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nickbettschen · 11-09-2018, 06:57 AM

Starting to look around for a better sounding exhaust for my 2013 2LT Vert.

any of the places i check online don't say if they will fit the vert too.

question is are the exhausts the same on the vert as they are on the coupe?

and if not could anybody recommend one? or at least a site that takes the vert in question

TIA

samman11 · 11-09-2018, 10:33 AM

This link here. Solo Performance. I love mine!! And yes, it is different for the convertible.

https://solo-performance.com/axle-ba...-convertiblkit

GodWentPunk · 11-09-2018, 02:43 PM

In the spring I am going with LTH/HFC/x-pipe. I currently am stock on my SS except that I did a muffler delete which I was surprised that it's really not that loud without mufflers.

And noted, due to the undercarriage bracing, not all mufflers will fit the vert, you need to make sure the model you choose with fit.

joe...

St!ng · 11-10-2018, 06:55 PM

Coupe and convertible mufflers/exhaust are different. The convert has a box hanging down on the underside of the trunk floor that can hit the mufflers. I ran into this on my 2013 2SS with a used Flowmaster system. :(

Bandit63 · 11-10-2018, 10:47 PM

I went with TSP long tube headers, no cats and left the rest of the exhaust stock. I think it sounds awesome, pretty quite till you get on it, then it’s get loud. Best of both worlds

Indydriver · 11-12-2018, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bandit63

I went with TSP long tube headers, no cats and left the rest of the exhaust stock. I think it sounds awesome, pretty quite till you get on it, then it’s get loud. Best of both worlds

I did likewise except that I added HFCs with American Racing LTHs. I ordered the dual mode exhaust from the factory and didn’t want to lose that feature, so catback is stock. IIRC, it’s the midpipe that would require a brace replacement to fit a 3”.

Anyway, I’ve had this setup since new (4.5 years) and it’s been great. Still somewhat quite at idle and low RPM—although you hear it and kinda know sumpins up)—then it wails when the duals open up at 3000. With CAI and honed throttle body, picked up 44 RWHP.

Pro-tuned · 11-20-2018, 12:17 PM

Have dynatech competition 2 inch headers, 3 inch magnaflow exhaust fits fine with brace mods completed same day without spacers.

NYCamOwner · 12-26-2018, 04:17 PM

I am also looking around for an exhaust for my 2014 2LT Convertible (non-RS). Looking at either Borla or MRT, but open for suggestions. I grew up in cars with headers so I am used to the noise, but I don't want TOO much drone.

c-57d · 12-30-2018, 07:28 AM

I have the solo-performance axle back on my LS3 convertible. I LOVE it, however I just checked solo's catalogue and I believe that the only solo-performance option for your 13 V6 will be a cat-back. <>$ 960. Well worth it if it opens up the V6 like it did my V8.
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zandron263 · 12-30-2018, 10:35 AM

I have had the Solo cat back on my V6 since it was new. I love it nice deep sound when you get on it but no drone and quiet otherwise. Does not sound as good as a V8 but really improves the sound on the V6 over stock.

NYCamOwner · 01-07-2019, 09:10 AM

Well, I purchased the MRT V1.0 exhaust, just waiting for it to get delivered. I will not get it installed until after I pull the car out of storage in April, but I am hoping it sounds great.

skongolf · 01-10-2019, 11:22 AM

I have a Flowmaster American Thunder catback system on mine right now and it sounds good. Just got a great deal on a set of Kooks headers with the high flow cats so when I get them put on I will post a video of a before and after.

GodWentPunk · 01-10-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skongolf

I have a Flowmaster American Thunder catback system on mine right now and it sounds good. Just got a great deal on a set of Kooks headers with the high flow cats so when I get them put on I will post a video of a before and after.

Are you geting rid of the resonators? and the butterfly values?

joe...

skongolf · 01-10-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GodWentPunk

Are you geting rid of the resonators? and the butterfly values?

joe...

Gonna do whatever they say at the shop to get the best performance. I didnt think my exhaust had the butterly valves.

11-09-2018, 06:57 AM	#1
nickbettschen Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: kingston ontario canada Posts: 79	exhaust for convertible Starting to look around for a better sounding exhaust for my 2013 2LT Vert. any of the places i check online don't say if they will fit the vert too. question is are the exhausts the same on the vert as they are on the coupe? and if not could anybody recommend one? or at least a site that takes the vert in question TIA

11-09-2018, 02:43 PM	#3
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	In the spring I am going with LTH/HFC/x-pipe. I currently am stock on my SS except that I did a muffler delete which I was surprised that it's really not that loud without mufflers. And noted, due to the undercarriage bracing, not all mufflers will fit the vert, you need to make sure the model you choose with fit. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

11-10-2018, 10:47 PM	#5
Bandit63 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 257	I went with TSP long tube headers, no cats and left the rest of the exhaust stock. I think it sounds awesome, pretty quite till you get on it, then it’s get loud. Best of both worlds __________________ MRR M228 Wheels, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.91 Gear, Texas Speed VVT 3.2 Cam, CHE Rocker Arm Bushings, Texas Speed Headers, No Cats

11-20-2018, 12:17 PM	#7
Pro-tuned Angewendet Ingenieur Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 401	Have dynatech competition 2 inch headers, 3 inch magnaflow exhaust fits fine with brace mods completed same day without spacers. __________________ ———— LQ9, Iron Block, Forged internals, 408CI, Jannetty custom cam, TS short block, Whipple, Hardened Jackshaft, PRC 260, 2X3 Dynatech Full Competition, HF Cats, CAI, NW 103, Chee, ID 1300, COPO Breather, MSD, Fore Dual Pump, ultratorque, E85, dual Meth, True Trac, 3:45, 1500hp axle-shafts, DSS CF, BMR, custom Pearl/Candy paint by Jaidah.

12-26-2018, 04:17 PM	#8
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I am also looking around for an exhaust for my 2014 2LT Convertible (non-RS). Looking at either Borla or MRT, but open for suggestions. I grew up in cars with headers so I am used to the noise, but I don't want TOO much drone. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

11-09-2018, 10:33 AM	#2
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	This link here. Solo Performance. I love mine!! And yes, it is different for the convertible. https://solo-performance.com/axle-ba...-convertiblkit

11-10-2018, 06:55 PM	#4
St!ng Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: May 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 25	Coupe and convertible mufflers/exhaust are different. The convert has a box hanging down on the underside of the trunk floor that can hit the mufflers. I ran into this on my 2013 2SS with a used Flowmaster system. :(

12-30-2018, 07:28 AM	#9
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	I have the solo-performance axle back on my LS3 convertible. I LOVE it, however I just checked solo's catalogue and I believe that the only solo-performance option for your 13 V6 will be a cat-back. <>$ 960. Well worth it if it opens up the V6 like it did my V8. EN __________________ Come see the violence inherent in the sysadmin.

12-30-2018, 10:35 AM	#10
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	I have had the Solo cat back on my V6 since it was new. I love it nice deep sound when you get on it but no drone and quiet otherwise. Does not sound as good as a V8 but really improves the sound on the V6 over stock. __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

01-07-2019, 09:10 AM	#11
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	Well, I purchased the MRT V1.0 exhaust, just waiting for it to get delivered. I will not get it installed until after I pull the car out of storage in April, but I am hoping it sounds great. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

01-10-2019, 11:22 AM	#12
skongolf Drives: 2011 2SS RS Black Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 126	I have a Flowmaster American Thunder catback system on mine right now and it sounds good. Just got a great deal on a set of Kooks headers with the high flow cats so when I get them put on I will post a video of a before and after.