I RECENTLY PURCHASE A 2002 CAMARO SS AND I OWN A 94 VETTE AND A 91 CAMARO RS AND I THINK BY FAR THIS IS THE BEST CAMARO EVER. I WILL BE SAD TO SEE IT GO THIS YEAR. I AM LOOKING TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO MY CAR TO MAKE IT FASTER AND LOOK LIKE A SLEEPER. I AM CURRENTLY INTERESTED IN THE SLP LOUDMOUTH EXHAUST AND LOOKING FOR FEEDBACK ON THE SYSTEM...SOUND AND HORSEPOWER BENEFITS TO THE CAR. THIS IS A WHOLE NEW ENGINE TO ME SO BEAR WITH ME IF I DONT UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING ABOUT THE LS1 MOTOR. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
I have the SLP LM on my '01 SS and I really like it. It definitely has the presence that will turn heads as you drive down the street. For normal driving, it's a little on the "loud" side, as the name implies, but not too bad. You can pretty much control the volume with your right foot. I've heard that the A4 cars experience some resonance in the 1800-2000 rpm range, but since I have an M6, I don't have this problem. The system absolutely wails when you're wide open. It sounds awesome. If you check out past threads in this forum or over at SLP, there have been a few posts of LM soundclips.
The system is several hundred dollars cheaper than other stainless cat-backs, but the others all have mufflers or other features. The LM has a tuned resonator rather than a muffler. Another system that you might consider is the Borla. It doesn't sound quite as mean as the LM on an LS-1, but it is tuneable, so if you get sick of the noise, you can quiet it down without compromising performance. I had a Borla on my '99 A4 Z28 and I really liked it. When I went shopping for a system for my SS, I had by then heard so many favorable comments about the sound of the LM that I decided I would at least listen to it before I made my purchase. The rest is history. I'm sure you could hook up with an SS owner in your area who has an LM if you'd like to hear one in person. For most people, that's all it takes to make the decision final.
You'll find that the LS-1 responds amazingly well to back induction and exhaust mods. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with it. Congrats and once again, welcome.
Good luck,
Andy
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thanks....the only fear i have is that the exhaust will be too loud i presently on my vette have side efeects exhaust systems and they are so loud that you get a headache after you drive for any long time. i would like to purchase an exhaust system that can be tuned...so maybe the LM isnt what im looking for
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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I run with the Borla - no complaints. I have the medium plate in, and it's still plenty loud enough.
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Welcome aboard. If you are in Jersey, you shoud go to SLP day. It's not that far off. You will get to hear all the different exhaust systems. I have the Borla and like it alot. The Loudmouth was not available when I changed mine or I would have seriously considered it. I like loud. I am getting old and deaf so loud is not so loud. Posts: 5946 | From: Litchfield, NH, USA | Registered: Feb 2000
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I have the Loudmouth on my SS and I love it. I also feared the Loudmouth would be too loud especially since the car is my daily driver. I had never heard it before I purchased it but decided to take the chance. And it sounds great and really isn't all that loud to me. You can control the volume pretty well if you have the M6.
One thing this exhaust won't do is make your car sound like a sleeper. People will definitely hear it.
Many people say it will seem loud at first, then after a couple weeks you won't even notice it. I found this to be very true. If you really are wondering about it though, then I would agree with the others about going to SLP Day. You can hear many different exhausts there and see which one you like best.
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Whoever said you couldn't run away from your problems obviously wasn't driving an SS.
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well actually im a Jersey GIRL!!!!! i had a vette with side exhaust and i got rid of that because it was too loud and annoying when driving for long distances. the 91 camaro has flomaster exhaust which just makes it sound perfect...but this car has to be special...appearance wise i want the car to look like a sleeper....i can always just tell people i have exhaust only then kill em on the track with everything else i want done in the near future. so far everyone i have came in contact with has really helped me learn more about the ls1 motor and the new camaro ss. if anyone else has any other information that might be useful please feel free to give the information. thanks again
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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Currently have the GMMG Chambered Exhaust on my 2000SS, no complaints and makes noise when you want it. Have had several people ask me if I had a big block motor installed, makes the LS1 motor sound even better. If you have not heard or seen one, then let me know, some others on the board have purchased the system from GMMG,Inc. in Marietta, GA. This is the same system that is on the Berger SS Camaro's and the Earnhardt SS's. KICKBACK
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quote:Originally posted by NVMY02SS: well actually im a Jersey GIRL!!!!! i had a vette with side exhaust and i got rid of that because it was too loud and annoying when driving for long distances. the 91 camaro has flomaster exhaust which just makes it sound perfect...but this car has to be special...appearance wise i want the car to look like a sleeper....i can always just tell people i have exhaust only then kill em on the track with everything else i want done in the near future. so far everyone i have came in contact with has really helped me learn more about the ls1 motor and the new camaro ss. if anyone else has any other information that might be useful please feel free to give the information. thanks again
So now the sig makes sense!
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-------------------- 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover. SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI.... Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...
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i live in old tappan right near you, maybe you know of some others in the area that might be able to help me get some things done on the ss.
and yes my signature fits me just fine!
when i raced my vette guys at the track would come over and want to talk to my "boyfriend" about the stuff done to the car. and that would piss me off becuase some guys would automatically think that a girl didnt know anything about racing...but not this girl....i know alot about cars and i can run at the track just as good as any guy.
if anyone has some info please pass it along....this LS1 is all new to me and i want to learn
thanks again!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
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I take it that Nate is intrigued by women racers?
i am always up for a friendly little race between other fellow ss owners.
as long as its a FAIR race!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
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"Intrigued" would be putting it too mildly.
Unfortunately, I can't offer much advice about the Loudmouth since I don't own it. But Nate does and we've driven each other's cars back-to-back to make comparisons. With the mods I have and his car with only the Loudmouth, my SOTP meter came out pretty close for the two.
As for the sound...I personally think it's a little too loud and at certain RPMs, the volume isn't so bad but the resonance hurts my ears. But it does sound more intimidating
It's all about personal preference, though. Have fun making the decision and then enjoy the results.
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Welcome! Sometimes it's hard for the boys to understand that there are a few women out there that are into performance cars. Once they learn that you know a few things about cars, they are usually quite impressed! As a matter of fact, I work with mostly men and they all come to me when they have car problems! Go figure. SSee ya around.
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im too far awy from him to have a fun grudge match but getting info would be awesome!
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amy i work for chevrolet as a service advisor here in NJ and i know that it was my car knowledge that got me the job! so i know what it is like to be a girl in a man's world....i am surviving very nicely
us girls stick together!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
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Ah, NATESS is such a loveable guy.....we have to get lots of girls there for him so he'll have a date every day we're there. We can't let our little buddy Nathan down!
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yes i ordered the car with the dual exhaust from slp, i also got the slp mats and deck mat, magnesium rims, and slp grill.
well if all goes well i will see you all there at bowling green!
i'll try to give nate a run for his money!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
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p.s. i want to upgrade the slp exhaust to the loudmouth exhaust but i am worried that it would be annoying...im going to slp day in april so i might wait till then to make my choice. but in the meantime im in supercharger mode!
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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Since you already paid the extra $700 for dual/dual, I'd recommend you stay with it...at least until you ride several miles in an SS with the Loudmouth. From what I've heard, most of the other catback exhaust systems out there aren't measurably better than the dual/dual or CME (except for the Loudmouth and GMMG, the others mostly offer a different sound without added power).
[edit] - Wait a minute...magnesium rims Those were an option on the 'Vette a couple years back but they're not available on the Camaro
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ah very good...if u would have read my first post i owned a vette b4 i had the camaro, i took the rims from there and put the stock ones back on the vette...i cant get them to fit right though so i am designing something to make them fit right. i love them....plus they were expensive!
the slp exhaust i have isnt a head turner though!
i was also thinking about just welding a dump on the exhaust and run it that way but im afriad i will loose power off of it. we will see i have plenty of time b4 bowling green to get stuff done
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ok i have decided on the exhaust that will make or break my car! the winner is Borla. i went to an exhaust place over the weekend and i got to look at alot of different exhausts and i was very impressed with the sound of the car! i really does sound mean! RAW MUSCLE POWER! now im thinking about which headers would be the best to compliment the rest of the system! any suggestions?
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow Posts: 924 | From: new york | Registered: Feb 2002
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Welcome to the board. I have seen several posts on exhaust and it seems that most people will like the SLP dual dual system. Louder than stock but quietier than a loudmouth muffler.
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thanks i have the dual right now and i need louder, so i just purchased the borla system. i think it sounds real nice and i can change it if i want it to be louder or softer....
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Ok guys (HTWLSS, Steve da wrench, and Obssed) very funny. i was wondering why NVMY02SS was saying what she was saying in the post "Natess??" trying to set me up Steve and Teri? fine, fine, i might be a little woman/car crazy, but i can't help it. anyway, i do have the LM on my SS. i do really like it. the only down fall is that there is cabin resonence at about 2000-2300 RPM. especially if you are going up a hill in too high of a gear. but i also hear that borla is a good choice. i would like to hear it at bowling green. BTW, yes i am intrigued, or should i say obsessed by women racers sorry it took so long to respond, but my computer has been down for a while.
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lol, i told you they were the ones to blam for this. they told me that you like...no....are obssed with women racers...i think its cool! i actually changed my mind about the exhaust i ordered the LM instead....i want to be noticed now instead of being quiet and a sleeper...
i love the attention it gets when you roll past someone and then romp on it and it scares the begeezus out of them! lmao
-------------------- " IF YOU WANNA PLAY WITH THE BOYS, THEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY WITH THE TOYS " FORMER OWNER OF: 2002 Camaro SS Sebring Silver Metallic, Ebony leather, Automatic Trans, 17" Chrome wheels, SLP SS grille, and Monsoon stereo Other mods:SLP LOUDMOUTH exhaust, SLP cold air induction kit, air lid, and smooth bellow
i live in old tappan right near you, maybe you know of some others in the area that might be able to help me get some things done on the ss.
and yes my signature fits me just fine!
when i raced my vette guys at the track would come over and want to talk to my "boyfriend" about the stuff done to the car. and that would piss me off becuase some guys would automatically think that a girl didnt know anything about racing...but not this girl....i know alot about cars and i can run at the track just as good as any guy.
if anyone has some info please pass it along....this LS1 is all new to me and i want to learn
thanks again!
There are several of us in the area that would be glad to help. Old Tappan is really nice BTW, I almost bought there.
-------------------- 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover. SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI.... Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...
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quote:Originally posted by NVMY02SS: amy i work for chevrolet as a service advisor here in NJ and i know that it was my car knowledge that got me the job! so i know what it is like to be a girl in a man's world....i am surviving very nicely
us girls stick together!
Which dealer?
-------------------- 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover. SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI.... Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...
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quote:Originally posted by NVMY02SS: thanks i have the dual right now and i need louder, so i just purchased the borla system. i think it sounds real nice and i can change it if i want it to be louder or softer....
If you want to unload the dual dual after you install the borla I'd be interested.
-------------------- 2000 SS Convertible, M6, Onyx Ebony leather, Hurst, Monsoon, 12 CD SLP Options: Syntech, Mats, Fobs, Plaque, Cover. SLP add ons:SS Grille, SLP Lid & K&N, smooth bellows, SLP CAI.... Other Add Ons: TTS LT headers Y Pipe and Cats, TR 220, LS6 Intake, GMMG, ASP underdrive pulley, Hypertech 180 stat, Granatelli MAF, Rapid Motor Sports custom tuning, BMR STB, LCAs, Relocation brackets, Adj. Panhard, Don Goetz bolt on SFCs, Hotchkis springs, Hurst Billet Plus shifter Appearance: FRCs with afterthoughts SS overlays, Mark's Caliper decals on black painted calipers, AR TTIIs (Gunmetal Spokes) with BFG Gforce T/A KDWs...
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quote:Originally posted by NVMY02SS: lol, i told you they were the ones to blam for this. they told me that you like...no....are obssed with women racers...i think its cool! i actually changed my mind about the exhaust i ordered the LM instead....i want to be noticed now instead of being quiet and a sleeper...
i love the attention it gets when you roll past someone and then romp on it and it scares the begeezus out of them! lmao
yeah, they are always getting me in trouble. i'm glad you're ok with it. well, i would not call it obsessive, but darn close LM, good choice. you will definately get noticed with that exhaust. but i'm sure you get noticed now as it is. just be sure to not get noticed by a certain group of individuals (cops).
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daddyss...i already sold it to a friend im sorry!
i work the one in paramus on 17 i have been there for 3 years. is that where u bought yours?
natess....i get my fair share of getting noticed you can see what i look like on my profile on aol if you would like...
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