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Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

HELLO EVERYONE

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!

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

Welcome.

Several of our members have the Loudmouth Exhaust. I'm sure they'll be able to give you some feedback on it.

p.s. You might want to take off that ALL CAPS key. (It means you're yelling.)

Posted by agmSS (Member # 853) on :

Welcome to the board.

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

Posted by agmSS (Member # 853) on :

Er.....That was supposed to read "basic induction and exhaust mods."

Oops....

Posted by Sideshow (Member # 1231) on :

[ 26 February 2002: Message edited by: Sideshow ]

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

Welcome!!!

Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :

Welcome to the family.

I run with the Borla - no complaints. I have the medium plate in, and it's still plenty loud enough.

Posted by 35th6spd (Member # 1243) on :

Another Jersey guy! Hope to see your ride around town (SLP day Englishtown 4/20 ; Cops N Rodders North Brunswick 4/21 maybe?)

I must be getting old....I like how the exhaust on my 35th sounds with the stock SLP job....

Posted by Harry P (Member # 533) on :

Welcome Aboard! If you're anything like most of us here, you're going to have a blast with that car!

quote:
I AM LOOKING TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO MY CAR TO MAKE IT FASTER AND LOOK LIKE A SLEEPER

No flame intended, but you want to try to make your SS a sleeper? By adding a louder exhaust?

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

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.

Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :

Welcome!

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.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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

Posted by SSilver99 (Member # 1324) on :

Welcome!!!

Nice color choice BTW, mine is very similar.

I also have the loudmouth on my car and love it.
It sounds awesome, but it is LOUD!

[ 27 February 2002: Message edited by: SSilver99 ]

Posted by MOO4340 (Member # 471) on :

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

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

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!

[ 27 February 2002: Message edited by: DaddySS ]

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

hey daddyss

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!

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

Uh oh, watch out for nateSS................LOL!

A girl who has a nice car and knows how to use it too!!

How cool! Welcome to the group. We have a NBM '99 SS conv (you have good taste in color choice, I see!). Love your sig line! Hope to see you around.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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!

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

"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.

Posted by amy00ss (Member # 106) on :

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.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

ok then OBSESSED would better suit him?

ill be looking for him on the boards!

im too far awy from him to have a fun grudge match but getting info would be awesome!

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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!

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

You know that cartoon character whose tongue hangs out and his eyes bug out and his foot starts thumping the floor when a girl walks by?

That's more like NateSS. He loves car chicks!

If you come to the F-Body bash in Bowling Green, KY...Sept 20-22nd, you'll get to find out for yourself!

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
If you come to the F-Body bash in Bowling Green, KY...Sept 20-22nd, you'll get to find out for yourself!

We're supposed be trying to get as many Camaros to Bowling Green as possible...not scaring them away

I just noticed you already have SLP exhaust listed in you sig...is it dual/dual or center-mount?

[ 28 February 2002: Message edited by: OBSSD ]

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

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!

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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!

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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!

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

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

[ 28 February 2002: Message edited by: OBSSD ]

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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?

Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :

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.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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....

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

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.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:
hey daddyss
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.

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

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?

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

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.

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

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).

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

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...

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

really....i don't have aol, but how can i access it?

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

NATE I EMAILED YOU THE INFO TAKE A PEEK!

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

thanks

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:
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?

Cool...I pass there every day to and from work. I bought from Hawthorne 'cause the salesman at your location couldn't find a car (didn't seem interested) and Hawthorne found me one in a few hours.

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:
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

Actually, I read it twice so I wouldn't miss anything but it never dawned on me the 'Vette had magnesium wheels.

Now that you've already ordered the LM, this may be too late but at least you'll know: a cutout (or dump) shouldn't rob you of any power. At the last dyno day, one of the guys had a cutout installed and his 2001 SS and picked up roughly 8 horsepower and 10 lb-ft of torque when he uncapped it.

I'm glad you didn't take all the joking about Nate seriously...he was afraid we were making him look bad.

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

quote:
Originally posted by OBSSD:
I'm glad you didn't take all the joking about Nate seriously...he was afraid we were making him look bad.

Do we ahve to do anything to make him look bad? He needs our help??

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:
Do we ahve to do anything to make him look bad? He needs our help??

Bwahahahahahaha! Chalk one up for Dan!

Nathan's our little buddy....we have to find him a good car chick to cruise with. Maybe Dan has a daughter that would fit the bill?

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Bwahahahahahaha! Chalk one up for Dan!
Nathan's our little buddy....we have to find him a good car chick to cruise with. Maybe Dan has a daughter that would fit the bill?

Good one, Dan. And since you have so many daughters, maybe Teri is right!!!!

Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:
Do we ahve to do anything to make him look bad? He needs our help??

LOL...I almost said the same thing in my post but figured someone else might want to take the jab

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Steve da Wrench:
Good one, Dan. And since you have so many daughters, maybe Teri is right!!!!

Anyone really want to go near my daughters knowing me!! I have more than a few weapons here in NH!! Don't mess with the daddy side of me. It's a different person than you know.

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

Nate is a most honorable guy and would treat a girl with the respect she deserves.....that goes for her daddy, too! If he didn't do what's right, he'd have to deal w/Steve da Wrench and Joey Red!

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

You guys are so funny! You know i find it very funny that you all bash on nathan but i think its great that you all want to help him. I moved to Cali. 5yrs ago and came back here to jersey in august 2001 and i definetly would move back tot he west coast i loved it there just couldnt afford to live out there. very expensive! portland might be nice..lol...

stranger things have happen...so you never turn away an oppurtunity!

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

daddy...you know that hawthorne is owned by us also? we have 3 dealers actually
paramus, hawthorne and our new store...route 23 auto mall (ford/nissian)

nate...dont worry they dont make you look bad i will make my own judgement about you for myself...nobody hinders my thoughts!

Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :

A girl who can think for herself....a very good quality, Nathan! You go!

Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:
daddy...you know that hawthorne is owned by us also? we have 3 dealers actually
paramus, hawthorne and our new store...route 23 auto mall (ford/nissian)

Who'd of thought!...

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Nate is a most honorable guy and would treat a girl with the respect she deserves.....that goes for her daddy, too! If he didn't do what's right, he'd have to deal w/Steve da Wrench and Joey Red!

awww, thank you Teri. and you know i would not want to mess with da wrench or joey, who knew?
ooooo, Dan, of course i need your help to look bad, because you are so good at it
and yes teri, finding me a car chick would be a very good thing, especially one who can think for herself. i hear there is a perfect one somewhere in NJ.
hey Erin, Portland is fairly afordable, (hint, hint).lol
well, glad to hear that you arn't going off their jabs at me to determine who i am. hope my first impression is a good one, as you see my dust. (oops, was that out loud) j/k

oh, just incase you did not see the other post, i was able to get a hold of Andy (Doc212121) and have good news on your strips, i will email you the info.

Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :

Ha ha, this is the most fun thread we have had heere in a long time. It is soooo good to have someone new on the board.

Nate, it took me years of practice of to learn how to make a fool of myself! Glad I can help to pass on that talent.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

i can be alot of fun! im am glad that i brought a little bit of sunshine into your days by joining the board....i just sent my info in to join the ssoa so i am making it official!

now you guys will never get rid of me! im here for good!

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:

now you guys will never get rid of me! im here for good!

good, glad to hear it.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

ok...i found u in those pics they sent me but you were facing sideways so basically i saw u from behind...nice shirt!

Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

Nate, it took me years of practice of to learn how to make a fool of myself! Glad I can help to pass on that talent.

Its just nice to know we can help each other out in times of need! And yes, Dan, you are right. It didn't take Nate very much time to take over that title now, did it??!

Posted by JFsport01 (Member # 1374) on :

"daddy...you know that hawthorne is owned by us also? we have 3 dealers actually
paramus, hawthorne and our new store...route 23 auto mall (ford/nissian)"

I thought they owned Preakness Chevy in Wayne also?

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

no we dont own that one, the owners cousin or something to that effect owns that one.

where is nj are you?
would you be interested in joining a race team?

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:

Nate, it took me years of practice of to learn how to make a fool of myself! Glad I can help to pass on that talent.

great talent, i learn from the best

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:

ok...i found u in those pics they sent me but you were facing sideways so basically i saw u from behind...nice shirt!

what!?!? that view was not good enough for you
hahaha, the shirt is pretty cool, i want everyone to know where my loyalty lyes.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

oh no the view was very good

no problems! lmao

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

glad to hear it.

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

thanks for the chat last night nathan i enjoyed it very much. its nice to speak to a fellow ss owner with out him questioning my knowledge on the car. i dont pretend to know anything about this car basically i know how to put the key in the ignition and change the oil...lol....

i am learning as fast as i can thanks to all you guys!

ask me about my vette and i can tell you alot!

[ 14 March 2002: Message edited by: NVMY02SS ]

Posted by NVMY02SS (Member # 1422) on :

quote:
hope my first impression is a good one, as you see my dust. (oops, was that out loud)

i think you will see my dust there Mr.!

Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :

quote:
Originally posted by NVMY02SS:
thanks for the chat last night nathan i enjoyed it very much. its nice to speak to a fellow ss owner with out him questioning my knowledge on the car.
[ 14 March 2002: Message edited by: NVMY02SS ]

no, thank you. so if i have questions about vettes, i'll ask ya. and i'm sure you know a little bit more about the new camaros than just turning the key and changing the oil. however, if you don't, i'll help anyway i can.

talk to ya this weekend.

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