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Old 07-14-2020, 09:50 PM
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So I recently purchase a 2012 Camaro RS V6 and I want to buy a good sounding exhaust on it but most of the exhaust are mainly for the SS or LT versions so I guess my question is can I fit for a example a SS modal magnaflow or borla exhust on my RS modal ?
 
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So I recently purchase a 2012 Camaro RS V6 and I want to buy a good sounding exhaust on it but most of the exhaust are mainly for the SS or LT versions so I guess my question is can I fit for a example a SS modal magnaflow or borla exhust on my RS modal ?
I don't have the answer not knowing 5th gen cars that well but a reputable muffler shop I'm sure could make it work. I doubt it will be a bolt in deal.
 
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Maybe you didn't use the right search terms.
https://www.phastekperformance.com/2...sts-s/1487.htm

 
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Thank you for the link I will defiantly look more into it
 
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RS and LS have the same engine? I don't know 5th gens but historically the RS package was a comedic package. Since all V8's in the 5th gens are SS. It stands to reason that all others are V6's
 
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Old 07-21-2020, 10:37 PM
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RS and LS have the same engine? I don't know 5th gens but historically the RS package was a comedic package. Since all V8's in the 5th gens are SS. It stands to reason that all others are V6's
No. LS is the base base model; cloth interior, steel wheels. Next is 1LT (cloth interior) and 2LT (leather interior, gauge package). All these only come with the V6. Then 1SS and 2SS that comes with the 6.2L LS engine (not to be confused with the base LS trim level). RS is a trim package available on the LT and SS, 20" wheels, HID and halo headlights, grayed out tail light and fog light trim. Below is my 2012 2SS 45th anniversary model, which automatically comes with RS trim.
The MBRP exhaust is an axle back muffler delete, which is what I'm going to put on mine (currently too damn quiet). Some guys like the sound of that setup on the V6, some don't.

 

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No. LS is the base base model; cloth interior, steel wheels. Next is 1LT (cloth interior) and 2LT (leather interior, gauge package). All these only come with the V6. Then 1SS and 2SS that comes with the 6.2L LS engine (not to be confused with the base LS trim level). RS is a trim package available on the LT and SS, 20" wheels, HID and halo headlights, grayed out tail light and fog light trim. Below is my 2012 2SS 45th anniversary model, which automatically comes with RS trim.
The MBRP exhaust is an axle back muffler delete, which is what I'm going to put on mine (currently too damn quiet). Some guys like the sound of that setup on the V6, some don't.

Are you saying that all non-SS do not have the same engine? That what I was trying to say. I just used the LS as an example since its the lowest level V6. and it would take the same exhaust as a LT.
 
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Old 07-22-2020, 09:46 PM
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let me know how that exhaust set up goes cause im also looking for one as well
 
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Old 07-22-2020, 10:18 PM
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Are you saying that all non-SS do not have the same engine? That what I was trying to say. I just used the LS as an example since its the lowest level V6. and it would take the same exhaust as a LT.
No, I'm saying the non SS models (LS and LT) have the same 3.6L V6 engine.
 
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Originally Posted by birrdy
let me know how that exhaust set up goes cause im also looking for one as well
Update: Installed my muffler delete a week ago. I bought the Doug Thorley setup because it's a good quality, stainless steel, and each side came fully welded as one piece.
There were a couple of stumbling blocks that I was mostly made aware of, when reading reviews. Even though the inlet diameter was the same as the outside diameter of the old pipe,
it didn't slip on because the old pipe gets cut close to the old muffler, and the end is a little bit oblong, not perfectly round. We had to expand the flange on the new pipe a little, and whack
the old pipe, not a huge deal. When attempting to install, the angle of the new pipes right after where it attaches to the old pipe was too steep. So we had to drop down the metal cross braces,
and remove the rubber exhaust hangers to be able to lower the old pipes just to fight the new pipes on. Because of the angle, the tips were then pushing up very tight against the rear diffuser,
so with a jack brace under the front of the new pipe, we heated the pipes at the bend until red hot, then two of us (470 lbs. worth) hung on each pipe to tweak it down to where it now fits the opening,
centered top and bottom. So, IF you are doing this by yourself, with the car not on a lift, this setup isn't for you. Get one of the cheaper ones that come in 3 pieces where you can fine tune the separate
front angled pipe. Personally, I didn't want the look of a pieced together exhaust. But, if you have access to a lift, and a helper, and the needed tools, as I do at work, then I wouldn't hesitate using this brand.
Overall (now), I'm very happy with it. As to the sound, it sounds great, still very quiet overall though. There is an initial louder rumble at cold start up, which is normal, then it settles down. At highway speed,
it's whisper quiet inside the car, has more of a low rumble at certain rpm's, and sounds very nice when the gas pedal goes to the floor. Mine is an SS though, so your sound results will vary with it being a V6.
 

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