The right exhaust system for my LS1

**thirdavesav** · 02-25-2010, 06:21 PM

Hello everyone, I am looking to install a new exhaust system on my 2000 Camaro Z-28, which I have had for 10 years now. I cut off my old exhaust, which was a Borla Pro Xs because it was too quiet for me. I was running a Flowmaster before I got into a car accident, and I loved the sound of it. I want that deep, nasty, throaty sound that complements my Maro on the street, and that you can hear from down the street. I have been looking into the Super 40 and Super 44 Flowmasters, a true dual exhaust Flowmaster system with an H pipe, and I heard that Magnaflows are good exhaust systems too. I have heard that the performance of Flowmasters are not that great , but to me I love the way they sound. If I can get great performance with the Camaro rumble that would be great. I appreciate the feedback.
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**Y2KPewterSS** · 02-25-2010, 06:52 PM

Check out ls1sounds.com

**c5z28** · 02-25-2010, 07:10 PM

Well hello from the east bay
People forget that it is the 80 series flowmaster that sucks, pick up a 10 series and see if anyone will argue it doesn't flow well. If you want loud and plan on sticking with stock exhaust manifolds a single muffler like the 10 series or a bullet/round muffler would be more aggressive than catbacks.
y2kpewterss's suggestion is a good start to help you get an idea of what you might prefer than just a bunch of strangers opinions

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**Mr. Luos** · 02-25-2010, 07:33 PM

Magnaflow is all I will ever use on my stuff.

**thirdavesav** · 02-25-2010, 08:43 PM

East bay's in the house, what kind of exhaust are you running under your Maro?

**Blue28** · 02-25-2010, 09:22 PM

A Flowmaster Super44 is a good sounding/flowing muffler, and so is a Spintech SC muffler.

Also Hooker has a great sounding/flowing cat-back system (with there Aero Chamber muffler) for around $377.

Myself I run a Magnaflow bullet right after the Y-pipe with a turn-down before the axle, it makes me grin every time I get on the freeway!

**c5z28** · 02-25-2010, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by thirdavesav

East bay's in the house, what kind of exhaust are you running under your Maro?

longtubes cats and true duals w/ magnaflow bullets-drones like a bitch at 2000rpm so if you have an auto I wouldn't.

**Z28boy2000** · 02-26-2010, 06:44 AM

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is that a watts link i see

**Blue28** · 02-26-2010, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Z28boy2000

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Yeah, and it was well worth the cost!

**c5z28** · 02-26-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Blue28

A Flowmaster Super44 is a good sounding/flowing muffler, and so is a Spintech SC muffler.

Also Hooker has a great sounding/flowing cat-back system (with there Aero Chamber muffler) for around $377.

Myself I run a Magnaflow bullet right after the Y-pipe with a turn-down before the axle, it makes me grin every time I get on the freeway!

I keep seeing those pics but I haven't seen any vids yet, what are you waiting for?

There is an autox at the Oakland coliseum this sunday folks

**garygnu65** · 02-26-2010, 02:07 PM

any pics of your Y-pipe.I think thats the key to a good flowing exhaust system,if you can,t run a X-pipe.

**thirdavesav** · 03-01-2010, 10:09 PM

After hours of research and listening to different exhausts on LS1 sounds, I'm leaning towards a Spintech super pro street true-dual exhaust setup. Now I'm researching between Kooks and American Racing headers. Also, whether I should go with a X or H pipe setup. Any advice is appreciated. Right on.

**TXZ28LS1** · 03-02-2010, 01:02 AM

hooker catback!!

**BlackSS1** · 03-02-2010, 03:09 AM

Originally Posted by thirdavesav

After hours of research and listening to different exhausts on LS1 sounds, I'm leaning towards a Spintech super pro street true-dual exhaust setup. Now I'm researching between Kooks and American Racing headers. Also, whether I should go with a X or H pipe setup. Any advice is appreciated. Right on.

I bought American Racing Headers to save a few bucks off the Kooks, but still to get a very hi-end header and was not disappointed. They are beautiful, and fit perfectly with no work at all, no BFH banging, just a great fit. Plus, IMO the collector designs are a little nicer than the kooks.

**thirdavesav** · 03-02-2010, 12:42 PM

Did you go with the X or H pipe with your ARH?

**garygnu65** · 03-02-2010, 12:59 PM

is that a 3inch magnaflow bullet?

**c5z28** · 03-02-2010, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by thirdavesav

Did you go with the X or H pipe with your ARH?

Just about everyone goes with an x-pipe for better flow.

**BlackSS1** · 03-02-2010, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by thirdavesav

Did you go with the X or H pipe with your ARH?

ARH catted Y-pipe actually. But for duals most do an X

**thirdavesav** · 03-07-2010, 10:25 PM

I finally decided on my headers and exhaust, and made some purchases this weekend. I decided to go with the Kooks 1 3/4" x 1 7/8" x 3" Stepped Stainless Steel Headers, a pair of Spintech Super Pro Street 4x6x9 Mufflers, and an H-pipe from Summit Racing. I went with the H-pipe because it supposedly gave more of the muscle car sound, but is lower in performance flow, also because I wanted to be different from others with the X-pipe. It wouldn't matter after I install a cam later anyway. I cant wait to install these parts, and its my first time installing headers so I know its going to be a challenge. Any advice for the install is appreciated. Right on.