Exhaust sample line-up???????

[CamaroKid300]

I'm in....Stock LS3 with Borla ATAK Catback.

[IROCanSS]

I will only be there saturday but:

Stock LS3
1-7/8" LT headers
no cats
DMH cutouts
Flowmaster A/T Catback

Let me know where/when

SAMPLE:

[Blade]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Sounds like a great idea, but here's a question. Do mufflers sound different with different brands of long tube headers?

I wish I could enter my car in, but there's no one in the world with an exhaust system like mine, nor will there be one.

I dunno about the V8s, but in the V6 section there is definitely a difference based on mufflers and even the type of x-pipe that is being used.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by PQ

Ok, I get lot's of PMs on exhaust advice as do I'm sure some of you.

It's one of the hardest things to determine. What exhaust set-up to get.

Too loud, too soft, too raspy, too deep, is it throaty enough, does 3" sound better than 2.5 and on and on and on.

AND THAT's JUST FOR ONE TYPE. Different companies, mufflers for each and so on. Cammed, not cammed, all kinds of different ones.

So many exhaust possibilities and only the limited YouTube videos to go by. Helpful? Not really. A bit I guess gut the audio on a youtube vid through speaker a thousand miles away just doesn't help enough.

So many different combinations to choose from.

I have had a number of people I tried to help but was afraid to advise them throughout the purchase. Just didn't want to be responsible in any way for their remorse if they were unhappy with it. And I know guys and gals who have been in that category.

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OK

I said all of that to say this.

I'm just gauging if any of you would be willing at the fest just for an hour or so to line your modded cars up so people could sample your exhausts? Where better than a place with 500+ Camaros? LOL

I'd get a list from the different members and the different set-ups and line them up and label them as such so people could get a sample of what each sounds like.

Best time to do it would be in an area of the parking (lot if there is room) in the evening because a lot of potential sample cars will be racing.

Might not be a great idea so I am just gauging if anyone would be willing and if anyone thinks it could help those who are looking. If there is enough interest I'd coordinate the different cars to line up for a sampling. Owners would have to be willing to come out for an hour or so. Don't have to run the car the whole time but be willing to start it up a number of times.

Any interest at all in an exhaust line-up???

Whats to decide? Open long tube headers dumping under the seat...

[PQ]

Originally Posted by edog

I would be willing to show mine. Doug Thorley Tri-Y longtubes, and DT cat back 2.5" w/X-pipe. Let me know if I can help.

I'll start to make a list as we determine interest. Thank you.

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

I think it's a great idea.
Kooks headers with hi-flow cats and Borla S-Type catback.
Also for some extra listening pleasure,running a 1:1 cog drive on my Maggie so I will throw the supercharger whine in for free. lol

Originally Posted by cam62

I'm not going to the Fest.. but I love this idea. I'm a shopper..actively shopping but as op posted.. so many choices, combinations and youtube videos just don't cut the mustard.

Maybe we can get something like that setup at our Sunshine State Rally next month..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173163

Good luck with the SSR. Hope it works out well.

Originally Posted by mlee

I'm sure some vendors may want to get involved with this one too.

If all goes well we could just have a vendor do it. I just don't want any tricks or favoritism with any certain system. And no sales pitches for pressure. Just simply "Here is what these systems sound like so when you're ready to buy you know what they are."

And some vendors are total assholes.

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

I know listening to an exhaust system live is the best to make a decision from. However, with all these cars doing this in a row, will anybody really be able to tell who is producing what sound.

Also, there are different sounds to me, idle and revving while in park, listening to it at speed while inside the Camaro with windows up and down. Then listening to it as others hear it when you blow by them at highway speeds.

So I am not sure this idea will work, but to each there own. Good Luck.

You could be right. We'll see. Obviously some will be willing to set up a test ride at a later time for a person or persons interested. Some might not. But just being able to ask the owner all of those questions is helpful. One mans drone is another mans music.

Originally Posted by rico-2SS

This is a great idea
If I am there I would demo

This is a tough one cause I think engine mods also come into play a little for guys and gals looking at just exhaust. But I am sure with this many camaros around you will hear it all. Also listen at the drags and if you hear something you like ask them

My set up will be
Whipple sc, long tube ARH, rotofab CAI, magna flow cat back center port exhaust

Originally Posted by garcmol

I like it. I'll treat you to a stock GM V6 sample all day. Have to turn the other cars off and be very quiet though.

To caveat, why not something like a "Rev Zone" as well like at F Body? No burn outs, just a dedicated "drive by" area and a 4k rev.

Good idea. And if they here something they could pin them down and ask and hear more.

I'll start a poll at some point to see what is the best way to do this. Plus get together with the mods to make sure we can slide it in smoothly with everything else.

Originally Posted by its a syn

Great idea!! I will be at my 1st fest, would also be nice to know when someone is scheduled to race to get the higher RPM sound.

There really is not race schedule by driver but you could ask the car owner when and if he will be going out.

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I'm willing to sample mine as well...

Mine's completely stock from the cut-outs back

Hey, cut-outs are always fun. And an option for everyone.

Originally Posted by Mindz

Sounds like a great idea, but here's a question. Do mufflers sound different with different brands of long tube headers?

All part of the reason to do this. Someone might want to make it a point to get that exact set-up.

Originally Posted by AngelSpeedFreak

Sounds like a good idea to me... I could show the differences a button makes to turn mine from Corsa to noweeds

Originally Posted by SinisterEcho

Count me in as well! 1-7/8" Kooks LT w/ High flow cats, Magnaflow 3" competition series Cat back w/ X-pipe....

Originally Posted by inferno camaro

Great idea, I would like to listen and display. Mine has kooks LT, HF cats, 2 1/2" street sleeper, cam, cai.

Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

I'm in....Stock LS3 with Borla ATAK Catback.

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

I will only be there saturday but:

Stock LS3
1-7/8" LT headers
no cats
DMH cutouts
Flowmaster A/T Catback

Let me know where/when

Originally Posted by Blade

I dunno about the V8s, but in the V6 section there is definitely a difference based on mufflers and even the type of x-pipe that is being used.

We'll have to make sure we have it well posted as far as equipment.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

Whats to decide? Open long tube headers dumping under the seat...

I'm considering cut-out right there too.

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by PQ

I'm considering cut-out right there too.

Cutouts are a BLAST!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Cutouts are a BLAST!

I've seen a couple cars with them. LOVE them. I'd want to open them up when I see a little 'Two Tone' pos ricer coming up at the red light.

cooincidentaly the two cars I've seen them on are both RJT cars from here in Alabama.

[garcmol]

One of those that I know of is cammed too. Extra nice with the cutouts opened up.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by garcmol

One of those that I know of is cammed too. Extra nice with the cutouts opened up.

Yup. And the cam in my car WAS in his.

The other is Cammed and Blown like mine.

[garcmol]

I forgot about that! Cutouts like John's are pretty cool cause you can vary the opening. From loud to holy crap real fast.

[IROCanSS]

Y'all need to hear 2L82RUN's cammed whippled with cutouts. He'll be there with me.

[PQ]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Y'all need to hear 2L82RUN's cammed whippled with cutouts. He'll be there with me.

Awesome.

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Y'all need to hear 2L82RUN's cammed whippled with cutouts. He'll be there with me.

He ain't lyin',I heard him going all the way up to Oshawa!!