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jcgill · 02-26-2012, 04:46 PM

Is there a noticeable difference between JBA's and Solo's high flow catted midpipes sound or performance wise? I plan on tuning too so throwing a code is not a problem.

Also I have Borla ATAK axleback so does anyone have a video of how loud this would be?

The SwiftChancelor · 02-26-2012, 04:54 PM

Do you ever plan on doing headers?

jcgill · 02-26-2012, 04:55 PM

If I do it will be a long way down the road

The SwiftChancelor · 02-26-2012, 05:02 PM

I hear the Solo's are nice but of course thats what I'd say. I just know the Solo's are $600 and the JBA's are what, $450. You already plan on doing a tune. So, the money you spend on cats you could get some headers and depending on what kind you go with like the OBX you could afford there headers with high-flow cats for around $600. Bam, double win, of course its your choice this is just one mans opinion.

IndeedSS1 · 02-26-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcgill

Is there a noticeable difference between JBA's and Solo's high flow catted midpipes sound or performance wise? I plan on tuning too so throwing a code is not a problem.

Also I have Borla ATAK axleback so does anyone have a video of how loud this would be?

I had SOLO's up until a few days ago. My car is a lot quieter with the headers and their cats than with the SOLO. I don't know if anyone has tried both brands of cats. I can tell you there was a big performance difference going from stock to SOLO mid pipes. The difference between the SOLO's and headers didn't feel as great to me, but my car is a daily driver only.

2012REDSS · 02-26-2012, 06:13 PM

I have the solos and pypes pipe bomb and it's LOUD. I think the borla attack with solos would be really loud but the drone is what I think would be the thing I would worry about. I had no drone till the solos and I ordered their j pipes today to fix that.

Bornluckee13 · 02-26-2012, 06:46 PM

I just installed Stainless Power LT's w/cats and the Solo cat back. Its perfect, sounds mean as heck when your on it, but nice and subtle cruising!

jcgill · 02-26-2012, 07:45 PM

Yeah I didn't even think about them increasing or creating drone. My main concern is they will be too loud and then I'll have to sell them.

cab2g · 02-27-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I had SOLO's up until a few days ago. My car is a lot quieter with the headers and their cats than with the SOLO. I don't know if anyone has tried both brands of cats. I can tell you there was a big performance difference going from stock to SOLO mid pipes. The difference between the SOLO's and headers didn't feel as great to me, but my car is a daily driver only.

now that's a first. I never heard anybody admit that their car is quieter with headers haha! The Solos have 200 cells versus the stock 700 cell cats. Do you know how many cells the cats with your headers came with?

oh, and regarding drone and noise, if your exhaust already creates drone, the high flows will only increase it. But I have the stock exhaust with Solos and there is no drone at highway speeds 55-80mph for me. The exhaust gets A LOT louder when you are WOT with the high flows versus stock, but at idle and low RPMS it is not noticibly louder from inside the cabin. Outside the exhaust is louder, but not so loud that somebody can hear your car idling or driving a block, or even a few houses away.

2010 4 DW · 02-27-2012, 09:45 AM

They are the exact same part but the JBA is much less money as they are a larger company. I know that Solo does put an o2 spacer on the rear and JBA does not but that does not really matter if you are tuning. Or you can go buy the spacers for under $20 and have no CEL.

I think I paid around $400 for my JBA's.

Quick · 02-27-2012, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

I had SOLO's up until a few days ago. My car is a lot quieter with the headers and their cats than with the SOLO. I don't know if anyone has tried both brands of cats. I can tell you there was a big performance difference going from stock to SOLO mid pipes. The difference between the SOLO's and headers didn't feel as great to me , but my car is a daily driver only.

I made this comment in a thread the other day and was attacked from all four sides. I'm glad I'm NOT the only one who felt this way.

02-26-2012, 04:46 PM	#1
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	JBA HFC vs Solo HFC Is there a noticeable difference between JBA's and Solo's high flow catted midpipes sound or performance wise? I plan on tuning too so throwing a code is not a problem. Also I have Borla ATAK axleback so does anyone have a video of how loud this would be?

02-26-2012, 04:54 PM	#2
The SwiftChancelor Drives: SGM, 2011 2SS/RS, L99 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildcat Country Posts: 593 View My Garage	Do you ever plan on doing headers? __________________ K&N air intake, Solo w/Jpipes axleback, SP 1 7/8 LT headers

02-26-2012, 05:02 PM	#4
The SwiftChancelor Drives: SGM, 2011 2SS/RS, L99 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildcat Country Posts: 593 View My Garage	I hear the Solo's are nice but of course thats what I'd say. I just know the Solo's are $600 and the JBA's are what, $450. You already plan on doing a tune. So, the money you spend on cats you could get some headers and depending on what kind you go with like the OBX you could afford there headers with high-flow cats for around $600. Bam, double win, of course its your choice this is just one mans opinion. __________________ K&N air intake, Solo w/Jpipes axleback, SP 1 7/8 LT headers

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02-26-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	If I do it will be a long way down the road

02-26-2012, 06:13 PM	#6
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	I have the solos and pypes pipe bomb and it's LOUD. I think the borla attack with solos would be really loud but the drone is what I think would be the thing I would worry about. I had no drone till the solos and I ordered their j pipes today to fix that.

02-26-2012, 07:45 PM	#8
jcgill Drives: Summit White 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Arkansas Posts: 84	Yeah I didn't even think about them increasing or creating drone. My main concern is they will be too loud and then I'll have to sell them.

02-27-2012, 09:45 AM	#10
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	They are the exact same part but the JBA is much less money as they are a larger company. I know that Solo does put an o2 spacer on the rear and JBA does not but that does not really matter if you are tuning. Or you can go buy the spacers for under $20 and have no CEL. I think I paid around $400 for my JBA's.