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Kite31 · 02-26-2013, 09:42 PM

Ok so I finally got some money to burn and I've been looking around for the best mean sound for my vert. So far I have 2 choices. High flow cats or solo performance w/j pipe axles. I'm planningon getting them from members so I can save some money. Any suggestions you guys?

BLACKCAMARO2SS · 02-26-2013, 10:36 PM

I have the solo cat back for my 2012 vert SS. I have been very happy. Screams when you want it to. Not too Loud and NO DRONE!!!

thallman91 · 02-27-2013, 08:58 AM

Agree with BLACKCAMARO2SS - I have a '11 2SS/RS VR Vert and put a Solo Cat Back on it with a RotoFab CAI. Small sound when you're cruising...loud when you get on it..and best of all...no drone. None. Good stuff and a great sound. I struggled between the Solo and Borla...but the Borla (although I really like the sound)..didn't seem to solve the drone problem. Maybe putting on a Borla with added JPIpes would fix that...but the SOLO did it all for me! Good luck. Listen to a ton of videos here:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21289

nukemustang · 02-27-2013, 09:33 AM

I started with the solo cat back (tuned out AFM), that was nice...needed a little more, so I just upgraded to LT headers and high flow cats. It is still quite with no drone in the car while doing 65-70 on the interstate, but when you get on it, it sounds mean and you know for sure there is 8 under the hood.

boombuilt · 02-27-2013, 09:55 AM

I've had the Solo axle back on the car for a couple of weeks and am very happy with the sound. Even with the top down it's not loud in the car at all and the AFM noise isn't too bad...if you don't mind the sound of a fat kid hitting a bad note playing the tuba.

justa25thTA · 02-27-2013, 09:58 AM

you want just sound, or sound and performance? Get the high flow cats.

Lightrider · 02-27-2013, 11:01 AM

Have the solo cat back and really like it. Everyone mentions how quiet it is when you're taking it easy, and it is, when you're in the car. When outside the car, even taking it easy, it had a surprisingly louder, deeper rumble to it.

Late last year was following my car for the very first time with wifey driving it and got a chance to actually hear it from somewhere other than the driver's seat. I was very impressed and a bit surprised, the decel pop sounded great and even her easy accelerations from stop signs were way louder and deeper than what I perceive when driving it.

Mellow on the inside, louder on the outside.

Get the cat back, you won't be disappointed.

Kite31 · 02-27-2013, 12:34 PM

Thanks everyone. Looks like I know what I'll be getting then.

boostedsix · 02-27-2013, 01:51 PM

I have the Solo Cat back on my 11 Vert. Did it when the car was 3 weeks old. I absolutely love it and will never change it. Doing longtubes and highflows now cant wait to see how that sounds.

Bill813 · 02-27-2013, 04:48 PM

Had the dealer put the Solo cat back exhaust on before I picked up car when it was brand new, Been happy with it since. Since then put AHR LT headers on. Fanatastic

bundledmail · 03-05-2013, 09:14 PM

Won't be disappointed with the Solo J-pipe exhaust!

TRABlackCamaroSS · 03-05-2013, 10:51 PM

Just put the Mach XL w/J pipies on my SS the past Monday..Luv it no drone and it has a deep mean sound esp. at WOT. U can't go wrong w/ this system!

yubh8nmarty · 03-06-2013, 09:29 AM

Depending on your burn money, you tube the billy boat exhaust. Im running thier complete header to tips system which is a bit spendy, but the sound is awesome. no drone at driving speeds and when at idle they have an aggresive rumble.

CamaroRunsDeep · 03-07-2013, 02:43 PM

Solo exhaust with J pipes! Made the mistake of not going that way from the beginning. You will be sorry if you do otherwise....

02-26-2013, 09:42 PM	#1
Kite31 Drives: 11' 2SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 398	Solo performance help Ok so I finally got some money to burn and I've been looking around for the best mean sound for my vert. So far I have 2 choices. High flow cats or solo performance w/j pipe axles. I'm planningon getting them from members so I can save some money. Any suggestions you guys? __________________

02-27-2013, 08:58 AM	#3
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	Agree with BLACKCAMARO2SS - I have a '11 2SS/RS VR Vert and put a Solo Cat Back on it with a RotoFab CAI. Small sound when you're cruising...loud when you get on it..and best of all...no drone. None. Good stuff and a great sound. I struggled between the Solo and Borla...but the Borla (although I really like the sound)..didn't seem to solve the drone problem. Maybe putting on a Borla with added JPIpes would fix that...but the SOLO did it all for me! Good luck. Listen to a ton of videos here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21289 __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

02-27-2013, 09:33 AM	#4
nukemustang Drives: 2017 Raptor, 2017 SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 277	I started with the solo cat back (tuned out AFM), that was nice...needed a little more, so I just upgraded to LT headers and high flow cats. It is still quite with no drone in the car while doing 65-70 on the interstate, but when you get on it, it sounds mean and you know for sure there is 8 under the hood. __________________ Saving for: 2019 ZL1 convertible..... SOLD:2016 2SS Red Hot Convertible with black metallic rally stripes SOLD:2011 Silver Ice Metallic 1SS/RS Convertible. Completed modifications: installed factory HUD, deleted AFM/DOD, Dynatech LT coated headers with high flow cats, Solo Cat back exhaust, CAI inc. intake, Vmax ported TB, SIM quarter flares/splash guards, steering wheel radio controls, PDIM iPod interface in center console, RX catch can, JRE cold air scoop, windshield washer bottle relocation.

02-27-2013, 09:58 AM	#6
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	you want just sound, or sound and performance? Get the high flow cats. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

02-27-2013, 12:34 PM	#8
Kite31 Drives: 11' 2SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 398	Thanks everyone. Looks like I know what I'll be getting then. __________________

02-26-2013, 10:36 PM	#2
BLACKCAMARO2SS Drives: 50TH ANNIVERSARY 2SS CONVERTIBLE Join Date: May 2011 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 329	I have the solo cat back for my 2012 vert SS. I have been very happy. Screams when you want it to. Not too Loud and NO DRONE!!!

02-27-2013, 09:55 AM	#5
boombuilt Drives: '12 2SS/RS convertable Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 77	I've had the Solo axle back on the car for a couple of weeks and am very happy with the sound. Even with the top down it's not loud in the car at all and the AFM noise isn't too bad...if you don't mind the sound of a fat kid hitting a bad note playing the tuba.

02-27-2013, 11:01 AM	#7
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	Have the solo cat back and really like it. Everyone mentions how quiet it is when you're taking it easy, and it is, when you're in the car. When outside the car, even taking it easy, it had a surprisingly louder, deeper rumble to it. Late last year was following my car for the very first time with wifey driving it and got a chance to actually hear it from somewhere other than the driver's seat. I was very impressed and a bit surprised, the decel pop sounded great and even her easy accelerations from stop signs were way louder and deeper than what I perceive when driving it. Mellow on the inside, louder on the outside. Get the cat back, you won't be disappointed.

02-27-2013, 01:51 PM	#9
boostedsix Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Vert Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 41	I have the Solo Cat back on my 11 Vert. Did it when the car was 3 weeks old. I absolutely love it and will never change it. Doing longtubes and highflows now cant wait to see how that sounds. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS/RS Vert L99 Club, Kooks LT, HF cats, Solo CB, Airaid CIA, JRE Tune

02-27-2013, 04:48 PM	#10
Bill813 Drives: 69 Vette 2000 Z28 2012 2SS 2013 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 65 View My Garage	Had the dealer put the Solo cat back exhaust on before I picked up car when it was brand new, Been happy with it since. Since then put AHR LT headers on. Fanatastic

03-05-2013, 09:14 PM	#11
bundledmail Drives: 2011 SS/RS Vert Summit White/IOM Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Huntsville Posts: 26 View My Garage	Won't be disappointed with the Solo J-pipe exhaust!

03-05-2013, 10:51 PM	#12
TRABlackCamaroSS Drives: '10 Blk Camaro SS/'08 Blk Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OKLA Posts: 466 View My Garage	Just put the Mach XL w/J pipies on my SS the past Monday..Luv it no drone and it has a deep mean sound esp. at WOT. U can't go wrong w/ this system!

03-06-2013, 09:29 AM	#13
yubh8nmarty YUBH8N Drives: 11 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Convert. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SHAW AFB Posts: 66 View My Garage	Depending on your burn money, you tube the billy boat exhaust. Im running thier complete header to tips system which is a bit spendy, but the sound is awesome. no drone at driving speeds and when at idle they have an aggresive rumble.

03-07-2013, 02:43 PM	#14
CamaroRunsDeep My 4th Camaro since 1981 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Vert 6M Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 88	No brainer Solo exhaust with J pipes! Made the mistake of not going that way from the beginning. You will be sorry if you do otherwise.... __________________ 79, 81, 70 1/2 Z28 Clone, 11 SS/RS IOM Vert!