Replace stock axle-back with?

JSH · 01-02-2021, 07:56 AM

I'm going to replace the stock axle-back exhaust and there's no fewer than a million different systems out there.

I know it's been discussed in-depth here but are there video/audio of what most or many customers have chosen?

CW3SF · 01-02-2021, 08:05 AM

AWE Touring axleback sounds awesome on the ZL1. I’d do the full catback to get rid of the crimped OEM section, and to allow you to run either resonated or non-resonated midpipes, but that’s a personal preference. It’s LOUD without the resonators and the resonators will just “take the edge off”. Many vendors here carry AWE but RDP Store usually runs sale coupons on it for better prices.

https://youtu.be/KHzO25F6JdY

1hprush · 01-02-2021, 08:29 AM

I had the Borla Atak on my SS and loved it! May add it to my ZLE along with the carbon tips.

Walkure · 01-02-2021, 08:33 AM

I have the AWE Touring axle back. It’s awesome. No pun intended.

L78toLT1 · 01-02-2021, 08:43 AM

Be mindful that any exhaust mods may put you over the db limits at some tracks, if you're not already there with your current mods. I've been black flagged for noise at a couple of tracks and I'm still running the stock suitcase. Once I determined where the db meters were located, I was able to lift a bit as I passed but it's still a minor pita.

JSH · 01-02-2021, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by L78toLT1

Be mindful that any exhaust mods may put you over the db limits at some tracks, if you're not already there with your current mods. I've been black flagged for noise at a couple of tracks and I'm still running the stock suitcase. Once I determined where the db meters were located, I was able to lift a bit as I passed but it's still a minor pita.

My course in Colorado is in the middle of nowhere with no noise restrictions. Is your course near residential?

gtfoxy · 01-02-2021, 11:23 AM

There was a thread just not too long ago with a compilation.

I’d look it up for you, but I’m feeling a bit lazy right now.

1973 just recently posted his S-Type/ header’d vids.

If I do one, I’m going that route again. Up in the air on which tips. Might take me a year to decide that.

Camaro1973 · 01-02-2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JSH

I'm going to replace the stock axle-back exhaust and there's no fewer than a million different systems out there.

I know it's been discussed in-depth here but are there video/audio of what most or many customers have chosen?

The full cat back is just a few hundred more then the axle backs, for the most part. Your basically paying for the mufflers and valves (if you go that route) so honestly it’s a better idea to just get the full cat back. Your also set in the future if you go headers to as most will bolt and fit right up to a full cat back. Keeping the npp function is great too as the sound is totally different when valves are closed.

I have the borla s-type with headers/green cats and I think it’s one of the best sounding exhausts. I had the atak mufflers before the headers and that was a good sound too, but once the headers were on it was nascar loud.

Camaro1973 · 01-02-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfoxy

There was a thread just not too long ago with a compilation.

I’d look it up for you, but I’m feeling a bit lazy right now.

1973 just recently posted his S-Type/ header’d vids.

If I do one, I’m going that route again. Up in the air on which tips. Might take me a year to decide that.

The carbon fiber tips on that red imo would look the best! You’ll Bret the sleek black plus the borla red/white lettering.

gtfoxy · 01-02-2021, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

The carbon fiber tips on that red imo would look the best! You’ll Bret the sleek black plus the borla red/white lettering.

I get ya, & I agree. The CF does look good. Would tie together nicely if I ever get a low-pro CF spoiler.

On the other hand I love the look of polished stainless. Shows more exhaust residue, but that’s easily taken care of. A couple squirts of Berryman’s B12 & a paper towel & good as new. Do mine about once a week.

Z OH 6 · 01-02-2021, 01:33 PM

AWE, best sounding exhaust and tips available

Blu Ray · 01-02-2021, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtfoxy

There was a thread just not too long ago with a compilation.

I’d look it up for you, but I’m feeling a bit lazy right now.

1973 just recently posted his S-Type/ header’d vids.

If I do one, I’m going that route again. Up in the air on which tips. Might take me a year to decide that.

LMAO this made me Chuckle

- im a bit lazy right now

gotswap · 01-02-2021, 02:45 PM

aFe sounds great, just another option besides the others. Not overly loud when the butterflies are closed and a nice bark when open

EvilZL · 01-02-2021, 03:47 PM

I have the Borla S-Type Axle Back NPP with the Carbon Fiber Tips! just to get me by until I do headers and off road connection pipe, with a few bolt on's!
The carbon fiber tips look bad ass and the s-type sounds great

01-02-2021, 07:56 AM	#1
JSH Drives: '20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Mile High Posts: 4,195	Replace stock axle-back with? I'm going to replace the stock axle-back exhaust and there's no fewer than a million different systems out there. I know it's been discussed in-depth here but are there video/audio of what most or many customers have chosen? __________________ 2020 ZL1LE A10. LME LT4 390 short block, LME CID Heads, Kong E2650, FBO. 15" conversion, MT ET Street R 325/15. 100 octane: 1045hp/1055tq. 100 octane + Meth (1x10+): 1117 hp/1067 tq

01-02-2021, 08:29 AM	#3
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	I had the Borla Atak on my SS and loved it! May add it to my ZLE along with the carbon tips. __________________ Current: 2018 ZL1 ZLE Memories: 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro Convertible (Sold) 2003 Dodge Viper (Sold) 2005 Lingenfelter Corvette (Sold) 2004 Mazda RX-8 (Sold)

01-02-2021, 08:43 AM	#5
L78toLT1 Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: North Ga Posts: 1,810	Be mindful that any exhaust mods may put you over the db limits at some tracks, if you're not already there with your current mods. I've been black flagged for noise at a couple of tracks and I'm still running the stock suitcase. Once I determined where the db meters were located, I was able to lift a bit as I passed but it's still a minor pita. __________________ Baby Blue 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS/6m/MRC/NPP/Silver Rally stripes/ZL1 wheels & brakes/GForce DS and axles/ZLE Cradle Bushings/FE4 ARB front & rear/SEMA Grill/Rotofab dry/95mm TB/Magnuson 2300/Full LT4 fuel system/JMS boost-a-pump/E85 Sensor/Ported CID heads from LME/Cammotion PD cam/Thompson Motorsports forged shortblock/catted Kooks 1 7/8 headers /JRE remote tuned

01-02-2021, 02:45 PM	#13
gotswap Drives: 2019 ZL1 Crush Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 564	aFe sounds great, just another option besides the others. Not overly loud when the butterflies are closed and a nice bark when open __________________ 2019 Crush A10 E-Force 2650 670WHP 615WTQ All besides the 2650 is bone stock down to the air filter.

01-02-2021, 03:47 PM	#14
EvilZL Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 251	I have the Borla S-Type Axle Back NPP with the Carbon Fiber Tips! just to get me by until I do headers and off road connection pipe, with a few bolt on's! The carbon fiber tips look bad ass and the s-type sounds great Attached Images

01-02-2021, 08:05 AM	#2
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,276 View My Garage	AWE Touring axleback sounds awesome on the ZL1. I’d do the full catback to get rid of the crimped OEM section, and to allow you to run either resonated or non-resonated midpipes, but that’s a personal preference. It’s LOUD without the resonators and the resonators will just “take the edge off”. Many vendors here carry AWE but RDP Store usually runs sale coupons on it for better prices. https://youtu.be/KHzO25F6JdY

01-02-2021, 08:33 AM	#4
Walkure Drives: '17 ZL1 A10 Vert Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 375	I have the AWE Touring axle back. It’s awesome. No pun intended.

01-02-2021, 11:23 AM	#7
gtfoxy Account Suspended Drives: '21 Wild Cherry ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: WI Posts: 2,082	There was a thread just not too long ago with a compilation. I’d look it up for you, but I’m feeling a bit lazy right now. 1973 just recently posted his S-Type/ header’d vids. If I do one, I’m going that route again. Up in the air on which tips. Might take me a year to decide that.

01-02-2021, 01:33 PM	#11
Z OH 6 Drives: 2024 CT5-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: GA Posts: 3,557	AWE, best sounding exhaust and tips available

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