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Lemondrop · 08-31-2020, 10:29 AM

I've been looking to put an axle-back system on my otherwise stock '10 SS. I'm not interested in header swaps or full cat-backs, just something to make it sound deeper and better than stock. I've looked into things similar to Flowmaster American Thunder or Borla's S-Type but am conscious about being obnoxiously loud. What's a recommended axle-back that's not too bad on drone or too loud for neighbors as a daily driver? I've heard Flowmasters are drone masters but Borla is a little more pricey.

BAD DAB · 08-31-2020, 10:49 AM

If you have a L99 I highly recommend the Solo Axleback with J-Pipes.

Lemondrop · 08-31-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BAD DAB

If you have a L99 I highly recommend the Solo Axleback with J-Pipes.

Thank you I'll take a look. I've heard that's a truly drone free system.

Ghosttowncs · 08-31-2020, 12:11 PM

As far as a relatively inexpensive model, I am pretty pleased with the Rev9 axle back (with mufflers) I purchased off of ebay. They seem to be very good quality, while not being completely obnoxious. Comparing my LS3 to my nephew's muffler deleted C5 with an LS1, I think mine sounds much better.

drew peacock · 08-31-2020, 12:21 PM

wow sounds awesome.
any drone on the motorway though

mpsgolf · 08-31-2020, 02:39 PM

I DD’d my Camaro until I retired.

I have Stainless Works retro chambered. It is cat back mot axle back. But I like the sound. I did not want loud like many, but I did want something a bit louder and deeper - more like a muscle car than stock. The SW fit the bill for me. You definitely hear it when driving but it is not too loud.

There are a ton of sound clips on this forum - I listened to a ton before deciding.

Bigdumogre · 08-31-2020, 03:25 PM

I daily mine with flow masters but I admit it’s obnoxiously loud but that’s what I wanted lol. I would go with solo that was my other choice for a much more enjoyable daily driver experience which still sounds great.

GodWentPunk · 08-31-2020, 04:16 PM

I have a L99/vert and those cars are super quite... so I went with a muffler delete until I got my LTH

Cheap Guy · 08-31-2020, 04:47 PM

I’ve said it before in others threads - don’t rely on clips to make your choice. Most are just folks revving up their engines in the driveway for a few seconds. I checked out many of the clips and wondered what was this thing called “drone” all about. Well I found out the hard way. Even a little drone will wear you down on a long drive. Unless someone has actually had a particular exhaust for a period of time and specifically address how it sounds I’d take recommendations with a grain of salt.

Camaro2ss2010 · 08-31-2020, 07:15 PM

I have the SLP loudmouth 2, before headers and cam and everything else it was a really “tame” setup. Not so much now. I would recommend it for a deep/louder alternative that is not obnoxiously loud.

Lemondrop · 08-31-2020, 07:38 PM

I was leaning toward Borla as Flowmaster and Solo seem a little too loud but the SLP loumouth 2 sounds incredible. Any drone on the highway?

oldman14ss · 08-31-2020, 09:32 PM

I have solo with headers and NO DRONE whatsoever. and dynamic when you give it the gas. go to their web site and listen

BAD DAB · 09-01-2020, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman14ss

I have solo with headers and NO DRONE whatsoever. and dynamic when you give it the gas. go to their web site and listen

I have the Solo Axle Back with LT headers also and it sounds great. I also have HF cats and I still have my factory resonator. Great cruising rumble and aggressive on WOT. No drone.

sinlinson · 09-01-2020, 08:12 AM

I have a stock 2011 LS3. Put on a Borla Atak axel back. Love to sound, no drone that I've heard. Sounds like a different car. Got it off Ebay at a discount.

08-31-2020, 10:29 AM	#1
Lemondrop Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Good Axle-back exhaust for a daily driver? I've been looking to put an axle-back system on my otherwise stock '10 SS. I'm not interested in header swaps or full cat-backs, just something to make it sound deeper and better than stock. I've looked into things similar to Flowmaster American Thunder or Borla's S-Type but am conscious about being obnoxiously loud. What's a recommended axle-back that's not too bad on drone or too loud for neighbors as a daily driver? I've heard Flowmasters are drone masters but Borla is a little more pricey.

08-31-2020, 10:49 AM	#2
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	If you have a L99 I highly recommend the Solo Axleback with J-Pipes. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-31-2020, 02:39 PM	#6
mpsgolf Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St Louis Missouri Posts: 501	I DD’d my Camaro until I retired. I have Stainless Works retro chambered. It is cat back mot axle back. But I like the sound. I did not want loud like many, but I did want something a bit louder and deeper - more like a muscle car than stock. The SW fit the bill for me. You definitely hear it when driving but it is not too loud. There are a ton of sound clips on this forum - I listened to a ton before deciding. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS Transformer Mods: trunk subwoofer and amp, LED lighting (fogs, interior, trunk), skip shift eliminator, CAI cold air kit, Vmax ported throttle body, Stainless Works retro chambered cat back, JBA Cat4ward SS ceramic coated headers Potential Next Mods: Tune, F&R sway bars, rear cradle bushing inserts and trailing arms

08-31-2020, 03:25 PM	#7
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	I daily mine with flow masters but I admit it’s obnoxiously loud but that’s what I wanted lol. I would go with solo that was my other choice for a much more enjoyable daily driver experience which still sounds great. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

08-31-2020, 04:16 PM	#8
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	I have a L99/vert and those cars are super quite... so I went with a muffler delete until I got my LTH __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

08-31-2020, 12:21 PM	#5
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	wow sounds awesome. any drone on the motorway though

08-31-2020, 04:47 PM	#9
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I’ve said it before in others threads - don’t rely on clips to make your choice. Most are just folks revving up their engines in the driveway for a few seconds. I checked out many of the clips and wondered what was this thing called “drone” all about. Well I found out the hard way. Even a little drone will wear you down on a long drive. Unless someone has actually had a particular exhaust for a period of time and specifically address how it sounds I’d take recommendations with a grain of salt. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

08-31-2020, 07:15 PM	#10
Camaro2ss2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS M6 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,249	I have the SLP loudmouth 2, before headers and cam and everything else it was a really “tame” setup. Not so much now. I would recommend it for a deep/louder alternative that is not obnoxiously loud. __________________ ECS supercharger, custom ground cam, ported throttle body, long tube headers, aeromotive fuel pump, fic injectors, ATI super damper, Corsa Extreme exhaust, elite engineering catch can and many other things.

08-31-2020, 07:38 PM	#11
Lemondrop Drives: Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	I was leaning toward Borla as Flowmaster and Solo seem a little too loud but the SLP loumouth 2 sounds incredible. Any drone on the highway?

08-31-2020, 09:32 PM	#12
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	I have solo with headers and NO DRONE whatsoever. and dynamic when you give it the gas. go to their web site and listen

09-01-2020, 08:12 AM	#14
sinlinson 2016 2SS Convertible Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS convertible Join Date: May 2019 Location: NY Posts: 85 View My Garage	I have a stock 2011 LS3. Put on a Borla Atak axel back. Love to sound, no drone that I've heard. Sounds like a different car. Got it off Ebay at a discount.