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Bunker · 02-09-2012, 08:28 AM

Ok so I installed the Solo Hi-Flows and they sound good with my Magnaflow 16483. I plan on camming the car in the future and will be swapping to LT's before I do that (the Solo's I got a deal on from another member so I figured it would hold me over until I'm ready for the cam).

My neighbor has Kooks LT and a Corsa and his is a LOT louder than mine. Now I could chalk that up to the Magnaflow mufflers vs the Corsa mufflers (I actually like my deeper rumble than his supercar sound).

I'm just wondering if there is much of a difference between LT's and Solo Hi-Flow cats as far as sound. I know there will be a power difference but for now I'm just concerned about sound.

I like my deeper rumble, I just want louder :p

mtbikerinme83 · 02-09-2012, 11:25 AM

From what I've heard on a couple cars, the LT will be a fair amount louder, and not quite as deep sounding.

On a side note, let me know when you're ready to sell your solo high flows, I'm looking for a pair.

somewhatdamaged · 02-09-2012, 11:47 AM

I think it is part the Magnaflow mufflers. I had longtubes on my C6 Corvette with Corsa and that was way too loud. I now have the SOLO high flows with a Magnaflow resonated X and that one muffler controls sound pretty well - I can imagine the two mufflers contributing significantly to calming down the sound of your setup.

sschevybear11 · 02-09-2012, 12:17 PM

I had JBA high flow cats and now LT's with no cats and I think LT's are quieter at idle and normal driving but LT's scream louder at WOT. This is with stock Cat back.

TRIPWIRE · 02-09-2012, 12:32 PM

My friend has solo hi flows with straight pipes and his is a lot louder than my setup

geaux_tigerss · 02-17-2012, 01:16 PM

Haha, I noticed you wince when I revved it in the garage. And that was only 2500 or so. The corsa is pretty unforgiving.

As a side note, it seems to rev faster with the JRE tune. I hit it in neutral under an overpass on my way to work today and bumped the rev limiter before I could react. It was a nice surprise.

*radz28* · 02-17-2012, 01:18 PM

I think the LTs will have a cleaner sound. Manifolds always sound drone-y to me. I almost would liken it to: manifolds are like speaking with your hand over your mouth, while LTs remove your hand.

LTs just sound so much better.

Parag · 02-17-2012, 02:58 PM

LTs are louder for sure, and it more of a racy sound. now dont forget the cam will make it way louder too!!

cab2g · 02-17-2012, 03:22 PM

does your friend have cats at all? If not, that may also explain some of the volume difference... cats kind of act like mufflers

geaux_tigerss · 02-17-2012, 03:35 PM

Yep, high flow cats. Thinking about trading them out for straight pipe, though.

02-09-2012, 08:28 AM	#1
Bunker Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Port Arthur, TX Posts: 32	Solo Hi-Flows vs LT's - sound difference? Ok so I installed the Solo Hi-Flows and they sound good with my Magnaflow 16483. I plan on camming the car in the future and will be swapping to LT's before I do that (the Solo's I got a deal on from another member so I figured it would hold me over until I'm ready for the cam). My neighbor has Kooks LT and a Corsa and his is a LOT louder than mine. Now I could chalk that up to the Magnaflow mufflers vs the Corsa mufflers (I actually like my deeper rumble than his supercar sound). I'm just wondering if there is much of a difference between LT's and Solo Hi-Flow cats as far as sound. I know there will be a power difference but for now I'm just concerned about sound. I like my deeper rumble, I just want louder :p __________________ 2010 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS/RS 6M -One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.

02-09-2012, 11:25 AM	#2
mtbikerinme83 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3-M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 135	From what I've heard on a couple cars, the LT will be a fair amount louder, and not quite as deep sounding. On a side note, let me know when you're ready to sell your solo high flows, I'm looking for a pair. __________________ Currently: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS GFX LS3-M6, 3.91 1LE diff, Kooks LTH w/ cats, Borla Touring axel back, CAI intake with race scoop, and custom dyno tune Previously: 2010 IBM 2SS LS3-M6 CAI intake with JRE race scoop, VMax TB, Solo HF Catted Mid pipes, and JRE SCT tune

02-09-2012, 12:17 PM	#4
sschevybear11 Drives: 2011 Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: moline,il Posts: 504 View My Garage	I had JBA high flow cats and now LT's with no cats and I think LT's are quieter at idle and normal driving but LT's scream louder at WOT. This is with stock Cat back. __________________ 2011 Black 1SS M6 12.75@110.91 bone stock Now: Coated Dynatech LT's/!Cats/Hurst Shifter/Roto-fab/SLP SS badges/JRE 415HP Tune, Scoop & Washer Relocation Bottle,Hurst Stunner 20X9 Wheels, Moroso Catch Can, ASP pulley, Magnaflow X-pipe, GTO remote clutch reservoir 1989 Silver 5.0 Mustang LX Coupe 1999 Pewter Tahoe LT 2011 Blue Camry SE

02-17-2012, 01:16 PM	#6
geaux_tigerss Drives: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 740	Haha, I noticed you wince when I revved it in the garage. And that was only 2500 or so. The corsa is pretty unforgiving. As a side note, it seems to rev faster with the JRE tune. I hit it in neutral under an overpass on my way to work today and bumped the rev limiter before I could react. It was a nice surprise. __________________ 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Summit White 6" Lift, 37x13.50R24's

02-17-2012, 01:18 PM	#7
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,218 View My Garage	I think the LTs will have a cleaner sound. Manifolds always sound drone-y to me. I almost would liken it to: manifolds are like speaking with your hand over your mouth, while LTs remove your hand. LTs just sound so much better. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

02-09-2012, 11:47 AM	#3
somewhatdamaged Drives: 16' 2SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 573	I think it is part the Magnaflow mufflers. I had longtubes on my C6 Corvette with Corsa and that was way too loud. I now have the SOLO high flows with a Magnaflow resonated X and that one muffler controls sound pretty well - I can imagine the two mufflers contributing significantly to calming down the sound of your setup.

02-09-2012, 12:32 PM	#5
TRIPWIRE Chillin Like a Villain Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Dusk Ed. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Clarksburg,MD Posts: 551 View My Garage	My friend has solo hi flows with straight pipes and his is a lot louder than my setup

02-17-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	LTs are louder for sure, and it more of a racy sound. now dont forget the cam will make it way louder too!!

02-17-2012, 03:22 PM	#9
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	does your friend have cats at all? If not, that may also explain some of the volume difference... cats kind of act like mufflers __________________

02-17-2012, 03:35 PM	#10
geaux_tigerss Drives: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 740	Yep, high flow cats. Thinking about trading them out for straight pipe, though. __________________ 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 Summit White 6" Lift, 37x13.50R24's

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