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InTheMarket · 08-07-2019, 09:44 PM

My Car: 2013 Camaro 2SS LS3 Manual, headers no cats, muffler delete.

So I bought a Condo and I can already tell based on the neighborhood and my neighbors that my hulking headers, no cats, no muffler LS3 could possibly wake the neighbors as I leave for work every morning. I'm trying to head off the issues, with some axle back solutions that will quiet down the exhaust noise a bit. Does anyone have experience with this issue, I searched the forums but could not find my specific situation. Am I worrying for no reason?

TL;DR: Headers, no cats, muffler delete, but looking to add a muffler to quiet it down.

InFiD3ViL · 08-07-2019, 11:20 PM

Rather expensive, but Varex makes a muffler and cat-back system with built in valving and key fobs/gps/app control that has 100% controllability.

This guy installed it on his 5.0 and it sounds really good. Not sure how it sounds on LS though The GPS control is an awesome feature for someone like you. No worrying about even having to mess with it. it is automatic based on what you set for location.

But obviously, that's probably the most expensive option.

J Rod · 08-08-2019, 06:11 AM

I leave for work at 6 am so I just fire up the car inside the garage with the door down and then open it up after 30 seconds or so when it settles down. Not sure how much it really helps cut down the noise but I've been doing it for 2 years and the HOA Nazis across the street haven't made any complaints yet. I'm guessing you have to park outside though so I would recommend a really quiet cat back and a set of cut-outs.

hrpiii · 08-08-2019, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by J Rod

I leave for work at 6 am so I just fire up the car inside the garage with the door down and then open it up after 30 seconds or so when it settles down. Not sure how much it really helps cut down the noise but I've been doing it for 2 years and the HOA Nazis across the street haven't made any complaints yet. I'm guessing you have to park outside though so I would recommend a really quiet cat back and a set of cut-outs.

I do this also. My neighbors are pretty cool and love my car, but I don't have to be a dick early in the morning either. I respect their sleep too. So I keep the garage door closed till it idles down and slowly pull out and down the street. Once on the main highway... then release the fury and the smile.

Greenhornet2 · 08-08-2019, 06:59 AM

I leave at 7AM. I haven't had anyone complaint yet. I just don't get on the throttle in the morning at all, too early anyway I'm half asleep lol. I too am curious if anyone knows a muffle that will quiet down the beast with headers and no cats. I love how the car sounds but it is a little much, can hear the thing from over a mile away when that boost kicks in.

SlingShot · 08-08-2019, 08:24 AM

You can always put the LS3 cans back on. They will make it quieter, until you put your foot in it then they get loud and sound very good.

wasthatacop? · 08-08-2019, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by InTheMarket

My Car: 2013 Camaro 2SS LS3 Manual, headers no cats, muffler delete.

So I bought a Condo and I can already tell based on the neighborhood and my neighbors that my hulking headers, no cats, no muffler LS3 could possibly wake the neighbors as I leave for work every morning. I'm trying to head off the issues, with some axle back solutions that will quiet down the exhaust noise a bit. Does anyone have experience with this issue, I searched the forums but could not find my specific situation. Am I worrying for no reason?

TL;DR: Headers, no cats, muffler delete, but looking to add a muffler to quiet it down.

HOAs can be a pain in the butt. I live in a house, on a cul-de-sac, with an HOA. I have a muffler delete and work in construction... so I leave at 5am. Surprisingly no one has complained yet. But HOAs do have a tremendous amount of power and you need to be careful.

SSkat · 08-08-2019, 08:45 AM

Borla S-type axle back will quiet it down a good bit. I just switched over to an Atak from the S-type because it was too tame for me. I live in a condo as well and with the atak the cold star is pretty harsh sometimes but no complaints from neighbors yet.

xc_SS/RS · 08-08-2019, 09:17 AM

Look at some Magnaflow mufflers. Sad to say it there isn't really a solid solution for loud cars and HOAs lol I feel your pain though. The magnaflows will at least retain the volume when you're WOT and get louder with age. The resonated x pipe is a great solution that will cut enough volume to keep them happy

I thought a NPP system would be good but it does squat even with the valves closed. So I'm going back to a Magnaflow exhaust

SSEssence · 08-08-2019, 09:38 AM

Maybe some kind of mild 2 wild switch system where you can quiet it down until you leave the neighborhood?

SquawkVFR · 08-08-2019, 09:50 AM

NOWEEDS or cutouts?

pnwdan · 08-08-2019, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by J Rod

I leave for work at 6 am so I just fire up the car inside the garage with the door down and then open it up after 30 seconds or so when it settles down. Not sure how much it really helps cut down the noise but I've been doing it for 2 years and the HOA Nazis across the street haven't made any complaints yet. I'm guessing you have to park outside though so I would recommend a really quiet cat back and a set of cut-outs.

he has no cats, door closed.. not a good combo lol

Greenhornet2 · 08-08-2019, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SSkat

Borla S-type axle back will quiet it down a good bit. I just switched over to an Atak from the S-type because it was too tame for me. I live in a condo as well and with the atak the cold star is pretty harsh sometimes but no complaints from neighbors yet.

Bro we could have traded. I have ataks and probably need the S type lol.

CamaroFred · 08-08-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

You can always put the LS3 cans back on. They will make it quieter, until you put your foot in it then they get loud and sound very good.

That's what I have. Cold start is a bit louder, cruise is as quiet as ever, WOT sounds awesome without being terribly loud.

08-07-2019, 09:44 PM	#1
InTheMarket Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 108	Headers and Straight Pipe, Homeowners Association... Help! My Car: 2013 Camaro 2SS LS3 Manual, headers no cats, muffler delete. So I bought a Condo and I can already tell based on the neighborhood and my neighbors that my hulking headers, no cats, no muffler LS3 could possibly wake the neighbors as I leave for work every morning. I'm trying to head off the issues, with some axle back solutions that will quiet down the exhaust noise a bit. Does anyone have experience with this issue, I searched the forums but could not find my specific situation. Am I worrying for no reason? TL;DR: Headers, no cats, muffler delete, but looking to add a muffler to quiet it down. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS: Summit White-Mojave Leather Interior : K&N CAI : Pypes Bomb Axle-Back Exhaust ---------------------------------------------------

08-07-2019, 11:20 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Rather expensive, but Varex makes a muffler and cat-back system with built in valving and key fobs/gps/app control that has 100% controllability. This guy installed it on his 5.0 and it sounds really good. Not sure how it sounds on LS though The GPS control is an awesome feature for someone like you. No worrying about even having to mess with it. it is automatic based on what you set for location. But obviously, that's probably the most expensive option. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

08-08-2019, 06:11 AM	#3
J Rod Drives: '14 BRM 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 801	I leave for work at 6 am so I just fire up the car inside the garage with the door down and then open it up after 30 seconds or so when it settles down. Not sure how much it really helps cut down the noise but I've been doing it for 2 years and the HOA Nazis across the street haven't made any complaints yet. I'm guessing you have to park outside though so I would recommend a really quiet cat back and a set of cut-outs. __________________ *592 HP/590 TQ* LSA Blower w/ 2.45 Griptec, Reinforced Brick, FIC 1000 injectors, JRE FPCM, LFP Dual Pass HX, ZL1 IC pump, RotoFab CAI, Bo White TB, Coated Stainless Power 1-7/8" LTs, NPP, NGK TR7IX, Mighty Mouse Wild CC, AEM X-Series WB, Aeroforce Interceptor, MGW Shifter, Z28 Grill, Gary's Custom ZL1 Rockers, Hero Tails, Tuned by IMC

08-08-2019, 06:59 AM	#5
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I leave at 7AM. I haven't had anyone complaint yet. I just don't get on the throttle in the morning at all, too early anyway I'm half asleep lol. I too am curious if anyone knows a muffle that will quiet down the beast with headers and no cats. I love how the car sounds but it is a little much, can hear the thing from over a mile away when that boost kicks in. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

08-08-2019, 08:24 AM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	You can always put the LS3 cans back on. They will make it quieter, until you put your foot in it then they get loud and sound very good. __________________

08-08-2019, 08:45 AM	#8
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	Borla S-type axle back will quiet it down a good bit. I just switched over to an Atak from the S-type because it was too tame for me. I live in a condo as well and with the atak the cold star is pretty harsh sometimes but no complaints from neighbors yet.

08-08-2019, 09:17 AM	#9
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Look at some Magnaflow mufflers. Sad to say it there isn't really a solid solution for loud cars and HOAs lol I feel your pain though. The magnaflows will at least retain the volume when you're WOT and get louder with age. The resonated x pipe is a great solution that will cut enough volume to keep them happy I thought a NPP system would be good but it does squat even with the valves closed. So I'm going back to a Magnaflow exhaust __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-08-2019, 09:38 AM	#10
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Maybe some kind of mild 2 wild switch system where you can quiet it down until you leave the neighborhood? __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-08-2019, 09:50 AM	#11
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	NOWEEDS or cutouts?