V6 diffuser is different than the SS diffuser. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 01:46 AM

I apologize if this has been covered but I searched and I didn't find anything. Am I the only one who didn't know that the SS's rear diffuser is different than the V6's? I discovered this today when I had my car into the dealership for an oil change.

They were in the process of installing ground fx kits on both an RS and an SS. I saw a couple of diffusers laying on the garage floor so I asked what they were going to do with them. They said they were just going to throw them in the trash. I asked if I could have them and they told me to help myself so I took them both. Upon closer inspection that's when I noticed. The exhaust cutouts on the SS diffuser are a bit larger and the strakes are thicker and beefier.

My company owns 7 Camaros - 1 SS and 6 LT2 RS's so I see both models all the time. I've compared the rear of the SS to the V6's over and over and have never noticed the differences. GM did an amazing job of proportioning every thing to the V6 models and the v8 models.

I just installed SOLO's Mach X LLT exhaust on my car 2 1/2 weeks ago complete with it's 4 1/2 inch tips. (stock SS's are 4") and it looked better but still something was slightly askew and I couldn't put my finger on it....until today. Now I know. My 4 1/2' tips look stuffed a little too tight inside those V6 cutouts meant for the wimpy looking 3" tips. Morever they kind of overwhelm the skinnier strakes on the V6 diffuser. I've been wanting to paint my diffuser black to match the car for a while now. Now I can without worrying about running around looking ghetto while it get's painted. The SS diffuser will be a subtle change. I'll post some before and after pics.

bandier · 06-25-2011, 02:17 AM

Hmm maybe I'll chum up the the body shop guys at my dealer. I want free parts to play with.

montreal2010yellow · 06-25-2011, 06:03 AM

I also have Solos and I did'nt like the tip being close to the diffuser. I swapped the diffuser for SS and the car now looks much better and I'm not afraid of any melting.

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 10:31 AM

Okay good. Because frankly i was a little concerned about that especially if was planning on painting the diffuser.

gahammerle · 06-25-2011, 10:47 AM

Hmmm, guess I should pick up the SS diffuser to give a little more space for my SOLO tips. I haven't had any problems with melting, but I think I get an occasional rub which translates to cabin noise. Not always there, just occasionally.

montreal2010yellow · 06-25-2011, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahammerle

Hmmm, guess I should pick up the SS diffuser to give a little more space for my SOLO tips. I haven't had any problems with melting, but I think I get an occasional rub which translates to cabin noise. Not always there, just occasionally.

I also had the rubbing issue (occasional)

KMPrenger · 06-25-2011, 02:49 PM

I found this out a few months back. I was going to install an SS diffuser that my brother (whom also works at a dealership) gave to me because I knew it had longer strakes. Then I discovered the holes were quite a bit bigger.

I think my 4" Magnaflow tips look perfect with the size of the V6 diffuser holes, so I ended up not doing the swap, and sold the diffuser to an SS owner on here.

SIXJAK · 06-25-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

I found this out a few months back. I was going to install an SS diffuser that my brother (whom also works at a dealership) gave to me because I knew it had longer strakes. Then I discovered the holes were quite a bit bigger.

I think my 4" Magnaflow tips look perfect with the size of the V6 diffuser holes, so I ended up not doing the swap, and sold the diffuser to an SS owner on here.

Hey like the new sig. Adobe's new photoshop has really got me going nuts. I try to post pics and i get nothing. I try to post links and they say pic is not authorized for public viewing even though I've authorized it. Gaaaaaah. Yeah my tips are a little too squeezed inside the smaller cutouts.

Pierce34 · 07-19-2011, 11:13 PM

Anybody have any pictures of the SS diffuser with the Solo tips?? And do you have any rubbing issues with SS one?

06-25-2011, 01:46 AM	#1
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	V6 diffuser is different than the SS diffuser. I apologize if this has been covered but I searched and I didn't find anything. Am I the only one who didn't know that the SS's rear diffuser is different than the V6's? I discovered this today when I had my car into the dealership for an oil change. They were in the process of installing ground fx kits on both an RS and an SS. I saw a couple of diffusers laying on the garage floor so I asked what they were going to do with them. They said they were just going to throw them in the trash. I asked if I could have them and they told me to help myself so I took them both. Upon closer inspection that's when I noticed. The exhaust cutouts on the SS diffuser are a bit larger and the strakes are thicker and beefier. My company owns 7 Camaros - 1 SS and 6 LT2 RS's so I see both models all the time. I've compared the rear of the SS to the V6's over and over and have never noticed the differences. GM did an amazing job of proportioning every thing to the V6 models and the v8 models. I just installed SOLO's Mach X LLT exhaust on my car 2 1/2 weeks ago complete with it's 4 1/2 inch tips. (stock SS's are 4") and it looked better but still something was slightly askew and I couldn't put my finger on it....until today. Now I know. My 4 1/2' tips look stuffed a little too tight inside those V6 cutouts meant for the wimpy looking 3" tips. Morever they kind of overwhelm the skinnier strakes on the V6 diffuser. I've been wanting to paint my diffuser black to match the car for a while now. Now I can without worrying about running around looking ghetto while it get's painted. The SS diffuser will be a subtle change. I'll post some before and after pics. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-25-2011, 06:03 AM	#3
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	I also have Solos and I did'nt like the tip being close to the diffuser. I swapped the diffuser for SS and the car now looks much better and I'm not afraid of any melting. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

06-25-2011, 10:31 AM	#4
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Okay good. Because frankly i was a little concerned about that especially if was planning on painting the diffuser. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#5
gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	Hmmm, guess I should pick up the SS diffuser to give a little more space for my SOLO tips. I haven't had any problems with melting, but I think I get an occasional rub which translates to cabin noise. Not always there, just occasionally. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

06-25-2011, 02:49 PM	#7
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	I found this out a few months back. I was going to install an SS diffuser that my brother (whom also works at a dealership) gave to me because I knew it had longer strakes. Then I discovered the holes were quite a bit bigger. I think my 4" Magnaflow tips look perfect with the size of the V6 diffuser holes, so I ended up not doing the swap, and sold the diffuser to an SS owner on here. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-25-2011, 02:17 AM	#2
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,309	Hmm maybe I'll chum up the the body shop guys at my dealer. I want free parts to play with.

07-19-2011, 11:13 PM	#9
Pierce34 Drives: 2010 2LT 6Spd Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 32 View My Garage	Anybody have any pictures of the SS diffuser with the Solo tips?? And do you have any rubbing issues with SS one? __________________ Solo Mach X-LLT Exhaust Vararam Intake

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