SOLO exhaust or AWE

orange blaze · 02-17-2020, 05:03 PM

Just wondering what your take is on the new SOLO exhaust compared to the AWE axle back. Anybody bought the SOLO? I was thinking of purchasing the AWE until i saw Phastek also offered the SOLO.

2K16SummitSS · 02-17-2020, 05:12 PM

I have the Solo, can't speak on AWE. I think the Solo would be better compared with MBRP since they are both basically muffler delete with J-Pipes for drone.

Here's the thread with video for my setup...

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...highlight=solo

warren3537 · 02-17-2020, 05:46 PM

I am getting the AWE Axle back for my 19 ZLE with chrome tips, I had the AWE axle back on the 17 1SS that I had and loved it, no drone what so ever.

Joshinator99 · 02-17-2020, 06:05 PM

AWE Touring here. Build quality and the tips are really nice. Zero drone and tons of compliments on the sound. Plus, US-sourced 304 stainless too.

Abubaca · 02-17-2020, 07:54 PM

Another vote for the sound and quality of the AWE touring, but of course no back to back experience so it's hard to say. I love the AWE though.

ssmike · 02-18-2020, 07:38 AM

I can only speak to the Solo Performance setup. I have the "NPP" delete setup with black tips. I really like the sound and looks. No drone, a deeper idle sound, and pretty loud at WOT. Perfect blend of quiet cruising and aggressive sound when pushed!

Juiced1 · 02-19-2020, 08:56 AM

You can NOT beat Solo for bang for the buck. They make a great kit and it sounds amazing. If you plan on doing long tubes or adding big power it might get a little over the top since there is no muffler. The AWE track system is a overpriced muffler delete so I would avoid that one. The AWE Touring system is pretty amazing and they use higher quality steel then the Solo kit. It's one of our favorite systems and we always have specials running.

thebanks06 · 02-19-2020, 11:34 AM

AWE Touring.. the sound is like no other... they are the only one that convinced me to even buy and exhaust.

Kyrac0103 · 02-19-2020, 04:28 PM

I just installed the MBRP track axle-back version, everything is flat black including the tips and the sound is perfect!!! Loud on cold start but when warmed up and cruising at 60 MPH they ain't no louder than my OEM exhaust... Plus I love the way the black tips look instead of chrome, now my ass end looks mean!!! And they were a helluva lot cheaper than the AWE or Borla systems I looked at, easy to install too, did them in a weekend in my garage...

OVRKLL · 02-19-2020, 09:17 PM

AWE here also...I got the Touring Non-Resonated and no drone.
Loud on start up...very loud, and loud at WOT however, when cruising purrs like a Lion.
It also is much more raspy and the crackle/burble is more pronounced also.

A co-worker has the Borla Atak on his Challenger, and my AWE sounds so much angrier than his...especially at start up and WOT.
His Borla does sound good though, so I'm not knocking it, just trying to describe the sound differences.

The Track kit may be too loud, as I didn't think the Touring was going to be as loud as it is...I do have Kooks too.

Some construction workers at our building thought it was a Z06, another asked what kind of engine I had in it, and multiple people ask what did I do to it...one even asked if it had a cam...huh?

If you like loud go with AWE!

warren3537 · 02-20-2020, 06:15 AM

I got my AWE axle back yesterday and eventually I will get the Borla X-Pipe Exhaust Kit to make myself a good catback system at a lower cost.

Robby23 · 02-20-2020, 07:55 AM

I have the AWE touring axle back and catless TSP headers. Going to install them march 2nd ill post a video of stock NPP vs axleback vs axleback + headers.

Umbriel · 02-20-2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyrac0103

I just installed the MBRP track axle-back version, everything is flat black including the tips and the sound is perfect!!! Loud on cold start but when warmed up and cruising at 60 MPH they ain't no louder than my OEM exhaust... Plus I love the way the black tips look instead of chrome, now my ass end looks mean!!! And they were a helluva lot cheaper than the AWE or Borla systems I looked at, easy to install too, did them in a weekend in my garage...

It was cheaper because it has no mufflers, you basically paid for some cheap piping and black tips.

keystonemedical · 02-20-2020, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orange blaze

Just wondering what your take is on the new SOLO exhaust compared to the AWE axle back. Anybody bought the SOLO? I was thinking of purchasing the AWE until i saw Phastek also offered the SOLO.

Ill be doing a AWE catback w/ the Link Pipes come spring. I saw three different AWE exhausts over the last few months on different vehicles. The quality of the exhausts up close was pretty good. I saw pictures online of there 6th Gen pipe and the welds looked crappy to me. Maybe, bad picture, but in person, its a quality exhaust.

02-17-2020, 05:03 PM	#1
orange blaze Red Hot SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	SOLO exhaust or AWE Just wondering what your take is on the new SOLO exhaust compared to the AWE axle back. Anybody bought the SOLO? I was thinking of purchasing the AWE until i saw Phastek also offered the SOLO.

02-17-2020, 05:12 PM	#2
2K16SummitSS Resident Land Surveyor Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS - Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Henryetta/Tulsa - Oklahoma Posts: 588	I have the Solo, can't speak on AWE. I think the Solo would be better compared with MBRP since they are both basically muffler delete with J-Pipes for drone. Here's the thread with video for my setup... https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...highlight=solo __________________ 2016 Summit 1SS 49th Anniversary Commemorative Limited Plutonium Edition - M6, Solo Axleback & !RearCats, Ultra-Rare Cloth Seats, Forgestar CF5V 19x10-285/35 19x11-325/30 2001 NBM Trans Am WS6, Wifey's Grocery Getter - Torquer V2 cam, Racetronix Fuel Pump, Yank 3000 Stall, Transgo 1-2 kit, TSP LTs, Magnaflow, Strano Springs/Koni STR.T shocks, 17x9.5/17x11 TTIIs, Ed Wright tuned

02-17-2020, 06:05 PM	#4
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,749	AWE Touring here. Build quality and the tips are really nice. Zero drone and tons of compliments on the sound. Plus, US-sourced 304 stainless too. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

02-18-2020, 07:38 AM	#6
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	I can only speak to the Solo Performance setup. I have the "NPP" delete setup with black tips. I really like the sound and looks. No drone, a deeper idle sound, and pretty loud at WOT. Perfect blend of quiet cruising and aggressive sound when pushed! Attached Images

02-19-2020, 09:17 PM	#10
OVRKLL Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE...makes me go YeeeHaw! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 577	AWE here also...I got the Touring Non-Resonated and no drone. Loud on start up...very loud, and loud at WOT however, when cruising purrs like a Lion. It also is much more raspy and the crackle/burble is more pronounced also. A co-worker has the Borla Atak on his Challenger, and my AWE sounds so much angrier than his...especially at start up and WOT. His Borla does sound good though, so I'm not knocking it, just trying to describe the sound differences. The Track kit may be too loud, as I didn't think the Touring was going to be as loud as it is...I do have Kooks too. Some construction workers at our building thought it was a Z06, another asked what kind of engine I had in it, and multiple people ask what did I do to it...one even asked if it had a cam...huh? If you like loud go with AWE! __________________ The Thrill isn't around the corner, the Thrill is the corner! So don't hesitate, just brake late!

02-17-2020, 05:46 PM	#3
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I am getting the AWE Axle back for my 19 ZLE with chrome tips, I had the AWE axle back on the 17 1SS that I had and loved it, no drone what so ever.

02-17-2020, 07:54 PM	#5
Abubaca Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jamestown NC Posts: 450	Another vote for the sound and quality of the AWE touring, but of course no back to back experience so it's hard to say. I love the AWE though.

02-19-2020, 08:56 AM	#7
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	You can NOT beat Solo for bang for the buck. They make a great kit and it sounds amazing. If you plan on doing long tubes or adding big power it might get a little over the top since there is no muffler. The AWE track system is a overpriced muffler delete so I would avoid that one. The AWE Touring system is pretty amazing and they use higher quality steel then the Solo kit. It's one of our favorite systems and we always have specials running.

02-19-2020, 11:34 AM	#8
thebanks06 Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 289	AWE Touring.. the sound is like no other... they are the only one that convinced me to even buy and exhaust.

02-19-2020, 04:28 PM	#9
Kyrac0103 Kyrac Drives: 2018 2SS A8 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: A Small town, OH Posts: 117	I just installed the MBRP track axle-back version, everything is flat black including the tips and the sound is perfect!!! Loud on cold start but when warmed up and cruising at 60 MPH they ain't no louder than my OEM exhaust... Plus I love the way the black tips look instead of chrome, now my ass end looks mean!!! And they were a helluva lot cheaper than the AWE or Borla systems I looked at, easy to install too, did them in a weekend in my garage...

02-20-2020, 06:15 AM	#11
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I got my AWE axle back yesterday and eventually I will get the Borla X-Pipe Exhaust Kit to make myself a good catback system at a lower cost.

02-20-2020, 07:55 AM	#12
Robby23 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 74	I have the AWE touring axle back and catless TSP headers. Going to install them march 2nd ill post a video of stock NPP vs axleback vs axleback + headers.

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