I would be surprised if the Solo were louder than the Corsa Xtreme. I had the Solo and loved it, loud (but not excessively so) when you want it to be, quiet when you don't. No drone. I also ran shorty headers with it, so the stock 5.7 manifolds should be quieter still.

 

The biggest difference I am aware of is the Solo has a packing material in the muffler, over time the sound level and tone may change. The Corsa uses tuned chamber mufflers, a slight change of sound due to carbon buildup may occur.
Also, Corsa uses a better grade of stainless, no browning over time.

 

The biggest difference I am aware of is the Solo has a packing material in the muffler, over time the sound level and tone may change. The Corsa uses tuned chamber mufflers, a slight change of sound due to carbon buildup may occur.

Yeah, the Solo Mach-X mufflers are packed with stainless steel wool and ceramic fiber. Different sound compared to the Corsa for sure.

Also, Corsa uses a better grade of stainless, no browning over time.

Incorrect, both use 304 stainless.

 

Solo vs Corsa

[Incorrect, both use 304 stainless.]

According to Steve Mariano at Solo, the mufflers are 304, however, the pipes are 409.

 

According to Steve Mariano at Solo, the mufflers are 304, however, the pipes are 409.

Hmmm, it's possible. Hard to find hard specs on Solo other than the mufflers AND tips being 304 stainless, though doing some more digging I found that their Challenger V6 system does say 409 tubing. If that's the case for all their systems then that could why the Solo system is such a deal at under $1000.

In any event, if the Solo pipes really are 409 then that wouldn't bother me. They're out of sight so a color change would be unnoticed, at least by me.

 

I had both on my old RT. I thought the Solos were a little louder than the Xtreme at idle, but preferred the sound of the Xtreme at WOT. You can't go wrong with either...neither are loud enough to piss the neighbors off and both had no drone.

 

I know it's very subjective, but what made you like the sound of Corsa Xtreme at WOT versus the Solo? Since you've owned both you're an interesting case to my situation, LOL.

I greatly appreciate the replies from everyone. Certainly some good information. I'm still kind of apprehensive about it because I was pretty set on Corsa up until a few days ago, but I think I'm gonna try the Solo out. Figure if I don't like the Solo's I can always sell them and move on to Corsa : )

 

When I get on it my Corsa it gets loud

 

I have the Solo on my 2013 R/T its plenty loud but no complaints from the neighbors. I am in a large car club and I get frequent compliments on the tone and volume. You can make a Solo catback roar when you want to. You made a good choice and you'll be happy.

 

Corsa extreme sounds awesome with no cat's. Quiet while driving, but when you lay in to it, it's extremely loud. No droan at all.

 

No experience with the Solo. Corsa lets people know it isnt stock, but its very civil to you hit 4k rpm and up. Then it is LOUD.

Although, if you plan on adding headers and more power, it will make ears ring at WOT outside the car, as I found out from an unhappy co worker. Great power, great responsibility

 

I've posted this clip a few times here, its a great example of what to expect from Solo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwATOOAWdb0

 

Thanks for the feedback all.

I've updated my original post with the latest status and some concerns that popped up today. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

Saw your update, in the two years I've been on the forum I've never seen a complaint like that about SOLO and I haven't had any in the 35k miles its been on the car


https://www.google.com/search?q=f1&...us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&gws_rd=ssl#q=solo+exhaust+problems




Not much out there about problems

 

Thank you. I honestly couldn't find much of anything in my search either. I'm definitely going to inquire more about it on Friday during my install. Would love to get more details so I could pass it on to Solo and maybe they can speak with the shop to address the things they mentioned. Very strange.

Thanks for the follow up!

 

I put a Solo kit on my Scat Pack 2 weeks ago. I'm not a professional automotive mechanic / exhaust guy / whatever and I was able to put the thing on in my garage and it fit just fine. That's just my experience with it. I love it.

Here's a video I did the other day:

 

I did not have any problems with the Solo, install or otherwise.

 

Thanks all. I'm having it installed tomorrow and I'm expecting no issues. Hope to prove the shop wrong with their original assumption.

Will report back afterward with video comparison of stock vs the Solo.

 

Updated original post with outcome of install and photos. Will try and get video this weekend. Thanks!

 

I'm surprised to hear the comments the muffler shop made. I've had 2 Solo exhausts. One on my Solstice and one on the SRT. Now, they were both installed at one of the places Solo owns. So it was their guys doing the install, but I never had a problem with fit, or rattling or anything like that. The SRT exhaust still looked good after 20k miles and worked fine. Resold it to a member here who seemed to be very happy with it. I can't help but wonder if there was a mis-communication on the exact model or year that caused your guys to have to fabricate something to get it installed. My Magnaflow has not fit as well right from the start and is rattling like hell 6 months later. Driving me crazy.

The tips look good. I'm a fan of the round tips myself. I have the Magnflow rounds now. Very close in appearance to the Solo's, but I would have to give the nod to the Solo's.

 

I definitely love the tips : )

As far as fit, unless Solo packaged the wrong item, it is what it is. The packing slip and receipt match up with what I wanted (2015 RT). For the money, I'm happy. I have heard of some brackets not lining up on that one side from a couple of others on the forum. But not a huge deal. Again, for the money spent, I'm happy. :thumbsup: