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E.T. · 07-27-2012, 10:56 PM

I love the sound of my Solo under moderate to heavy throttle, but at idle, it's sooo quiet. Cold start sounds real good, though. High flow cats will definitely liven up the exhaust note, but idle was still quiet (at least on my setup). If you plan on getting LTs in the future, don't bother with the high flows because the LTs will come with their own. I put my Solo cats on a few months ago, but then decided to do LTs, so off they went. They're for sale in the parts section of anyone is interested.

IndeedSS1 · 07-28-2012, 10:35 AM

My headers were a little quieter than my SOLO's eveywhere except for WOT. Even the LS shop noticed when they did the initial install. Then when I had them removed, the difference was confirmed. I'm guessing it's the may the difference between the L99 and LS3 or combination of other bolt-ons.

Since you were asking about one brand of HFC versus another. If you ever have an issue with SOLO's you can talk to the owner directly or one of his vendors. The customer service is great.

xcarolina23 · 11-06-2012, 02:29 PM

I hope you guys are still around because I need a comeback on this thread haha!!! If I get the Mach XL or Magnaflow competition series catback my next step would be to go either LT headers or High flow cats right? You cannot run both? I am assuming they both require a tune and LT headers give more power?

Sorry for the dumb question but would really appreciate some input, especially since you guys are running these systems.

thahemp · 11-06-2012, 08:07 PM

You can get HF cats and get away with not tuning. Worst case scenario... you have a few CELs from the rear O2 sensors. Many have no CELs with HF cat midpipes. I don't have LTs, but I understand that you can expect a CEL if you do those without tuning.

I also noticed that after the Fastlane intake and the Solo HF cats, my car didn't show a CEL, but it behaved weird at WOT with traction control and stabilitrac on. I attribute this to adding up "no tune" mods. Eventually you're bound to cross the line somewhere and your car will let you know. It wasn't terrible, I just turned the traction control off every time I got into the car and the problem disappeared.

If you're going for power, you don't have to pass fascist inspections, and you're going to tune... get long tubes. They are the better value in the long run. With that being said, I was very happy with the performance gains from the Solo midpipes with no tune.

It's up to you.

::EDIT::

And you can run both... but not how you're thinking. You can get long tubes WITH high flow cats. They are a little more expensive. When they call them "off road" on the websites, that means they don't have cats.

The Blue Ox · 11-06-2012, 08:44 PM

I have had my Solo High Flow Cats on now for about 7,000 miles with no codes or problems whatsoever ! Not tuned either! Easy install that I installed myself! Really woke the exhaust up with the 3" B&B Catback!

InfernoB · 01-08-2017, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ss black

i had cats go bad on me on my 2nd set pm me and i will tall u which ones

It obviously had to be the Solos… since nobody ever has anything negative to say about the product? Man put it out there; is this forum for the Camaro owner, or for the vendors! If they went bad and Solo took care of you then thats great… so no need to feel bad about telling the truth. But if they didn't, the Camaro community needs to know!?! Either way, this forum is supposed to be for "US"! I'm just sayin'… Aint no need in being scared?

RichP · 02-23-2017, 11:53 AM

I used to get an occasional CEL with my Solo High Flow Cats from 1 bank when it was below 45f.

Now I am getting the CEL ever time I drive the car...does that mean the CATS are going bad?

07-27-2012, 10:56 PM	#29
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,262	I love the sound of my Solo under moderate to heavy throttle, but at idle, it's sooo quiet. Cold start sounds real good, though. High flow cats will definitely liven up the exhaust note, but idle was still quiet (at least on my setup). If you plan on getting LTs in the future, don't bother with the high flows because the LTs will come with their own. I put my Solo cats on a few months ago, but then decided to do LTs, so off they went. They're for sale in the parts section of anyone is interested. __________________

07-28-2012, 10:35 AM	#30
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	My headers were a little quieter than my SOLO's eveywhere except for WOT. Even the LS shop noticed when they did the initial install. Then when I had them removed, the difference was confirmed. I'm guessing it's the may the difference between the L99 and LS3 or combination of other bolt-ons. Since you were asking about one brand of HFC versus another. If you ever have an issue with SOLO's you can talk to the owner directly or one of his vendors. The customer service is great. __________________ She is only memory now.

11-06-2012, 02:29 PM	#31
xcarolina23 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wellington, FL Posts: 198 View My Garage	I hope you guys are still around because I need a comeback on this thread haha!!! If I get the Mach XL or Magnaflow competition series catback my next step would be to go either LT headers or High flow cats right? You cannot run both? I am assuming they both require a tune and LT headers give more power? Sorry for the dumb question but would really appreciate some input, especially since you guys are running these systems. __________________ Photo Album:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album.php?albumid=11844 My Mods: Satin powdercoated wheels, CAI cold air intake with washer fluid tank relocation kit and scoop, Solo cat-back exhaust, jetsream blue G2 caliper paint, blacked out emblems and lights, Gorilla lock lugs, hydro-dipped fuse box cover and strut bar, jetstream blue SS emblems, engine cover, and cold air intake cover, replaced convertible top, and ABL under-dash/dome lights.

11-06-2012, 08:07 PM	#32
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	You can get HF cats and get away with not tuning. Worst case scenario... you have a few CELs from the rear O2 sensors. Many have no CELs with HF cat midpipes. I don't have LTs, but I understand that you can expect a CEL if you do those without tuning. I also noticed that after the Fastlane intake and the Solo HF cats, my car didn't show a CEL, but it behaved weird at WOT with traction control and stabilitrac on. I attribute this to adding up "no tune" mods. Eventually you're bound to cross the line somewhere and your car will let you know. It wasn't terrible, I just turned the traction control off every time I got into the car and the problem disappeared. If you're going for power, you don't have to pass fascist inspections, and you're going to tune... get long tubes. They are the better value in the long run. With that being said, I was very happy with the performance gains from the Solo midpipes with no tune. It's up to you. ::EDIT:: And you can run both... but not how you're thinking. You can get long tubes WITH high flow cats. They are a little more expensive. When they call them "off road" on the websites, that means they don't have cats. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

11-06-2012, 08:44 PM	#33
The Blue Ox Drives: 2010 SS L99 Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Coast Posts: 1,167	I have had my Solo High Flow Cats on now for about 7,000 miles with no codes or problems whatsoever ! Not tuned either! Easy install that I installed myself! Really woke the exhaust up with the 3" B&B Catback!

02-23-2017, 11:53 AM	#35
RichP Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Vert L99 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 117	I used to get an occasional CEL with my Solo High Flow Cats from 1 bank when it was below 45f. Now I am getting the CEL ever time I drive the car...does that mean the CATS are going bad?