First Impressions Of Hooker Blackheart Axle Back Exhaust
03-23-2017, 08:29 PM
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I am looking at the model without mufflers or resonators (was originally looking at SLP but these are a good $100 less) I am wondering if the exhaust plate hooker provides is mandatory? in looking at at blown up pic it appears to mount to the tabs to keep the exhaust from moving around
I have an exhaust plate that came with the car so I am not out any money if it is required but if not, I would rather use the plate I have now
thanks in advance
I have an exhaust plate that came with the car so I am not out any money if it is required but if not, I would rather use the plate I have now
thanks in advance
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03-24-2017, 10:40 PM
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I am looking at the model without mufflers or resonators (was originally looking at SLP but these are a good $100 less) I am wondering if the exhaust plate hooker provides is mandatory? in looking at at blown up pic it appears to mount to the tabs to keep the exhaust from moving around
Check out this site.... pictures at the end of the tutorial seem to point to the Hooker bracket acting as some sort of brace between the two tip sections. I'd guess that any type of "plate" could be fabricated to do the same function, but it's all in the eye of the beholder if the "look" will work.
03-24-2017, 10:47 PM
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Good write ups and info on your part Oly. I am somewhat surprised that you feel the need to deaden the cabin. Mine have broken in very nicely. I went to the Corvette Expo last weekend and no drone to speak of on the hwy. I drove with the radio off. Around town they are fantastic as well. I usually use my paddle shifters and drive in 4th in a 45mph speed limit. Sometimes 5th. But that's usually very close to the 1k RPM where the tranny will downshift automatically.
All that said, I wondering if you drive with the paddle shifters or use the auto mode. And if you do, that may make the difference in our differences of needing deadening. Just a guess. But do you use your paddle shifters? Or use the auto? FWIW we have the same cars being 07 convertibles. I can't imagine the feature pkgs making a difference. But mine is a 3LT. And I have the magnetic suspension. Agaion, just a guess. I can't imagine one pkg having more sound deadening in the cabin that the other. But anything is possible.
All that said, IMO, these are definite keepers. IMO they may not be quite as quiet in the cabin as the Corsa. However they are very close. But I'm going from memory from driving a friends car a few years back. The sound of these is better than Corsa IMO. They give the sound of pistons going up and down rather than a monotone consistent tone like the Corsa's do.(Outboard engine sound) Again, this is my subjective opinion. This is not a knock on those who like the Corsa sound. I like the Hooker better and would not trade them for Corsa in an even trade. YMMV
All that said, I wondering if you drive with the paddle shifters or use the auto mode. And if you do, that may make the difference in our differences of needing deadening. Just a guess. But do you use your paddle shifters? Or use the auto? FWIW we have the same cars being 07 convertibles. I can't imagine the feature pkgs making a difference. But mine is a 3LT. And I have the magnetic suspension. Agaion, just a guess. I can't imagine one pkg having more sound deadening in the cabin that the other. But anything is possible.
All that said, IMO, these are definite keepers. IMO they may not be quite as quiet in the cabin as the Corsa. However they are very close. But I'm going from memory from driving a friends car a few years back. The sound of these is better than Corsa IMO. They give the sound of pistons going up and down rather than a monotone consistent tone like the Corsa's do.(Outboard engine sound) Again, this is my subjective opinion. This is not a knock on those who like the Corsa sound. I like the Hooker better and would not trade them for Corsa in an even trade. YMMV
Anyway, glad you like'em too. I've only got about 5K miles on the exhaust, so maybe with a bit more time and miles, the sound will mellow out a bit.
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03-24-2017, 11:31 PM
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http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...ne-c6-exhaust/
Check out this site.... pictures at the end of the tutorial seem to point to the Hooker bracket acting as some sort of brace between the two tip sections. I'd guess that any type of "plate" could be fabricated to do the same function, but it's all in the eye of the beholder if the "look" will work.
Check out this site.... pictures at the end of the tutorial seem to point to the Hooker bracket acting as some sort of brace between the two tip sections. I'd guess that any type of "plate" could be fabricated to do the same function, but it's all in the eye of the beholder if the "look" will work.
I was just partial to my exhaust plate that came on the car, but if I have to ditch it then so be it
05-01-2017, 05:02 PM
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So how are tho pipes sounding ? They look interesting...
05-01-2017, 05:11 PM
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not sure yet, haven't pulled the trigger but found a set locally, guy bought them and hated them in his vert, said way too loud, no complaints of drone though, waiting to hear back from him on doing a deal for them, if not I will be ordering from a vendor on here
05-01-2017, 06:03 PM
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"Opinions vary..."
Like a lot of things in life, trying to find an objective way to determine if something is "too _____ (much, loud, expensive...) is tough.
IMHO, the Hooker sound is "just about right...". Definitely louder than stock (which is barely enough IMO, but must certainly meet DOT standards for allowable "noise.") And, not as obnoxiously loud as some others I've heard.
What is "too loud" for someone might be "just right" for someone else. The only way to know for sure is to find someone (hopefully near you...) who has the setup you're trying to evaluate and check it out for yourself. Maybe check with Hooker and see if they're going to have demo cars at local or regional car shows so you can hear one on a Vette.
If you can't check it out personally, it's just a roll of the dice if you're going to be happy with the results.
Edit 5/6: My gauge of whether the sound is "working..." -- the Mrs. and I went to a monthly Cars and Caffeine event on Saturday morning and as we pulled in and backed into a parking slot, a bunch of spectators immediately walked over... with a bunch of them taking pix and video of the back of the rig. And then, after getting out... time to answer some questions... So.... I'm pretty sure I've got a good sound mix!
IMHO, the Hooker sound is "just about right...". Definitely louder than stock (which is barely enough IMO, but must certainly meet DOT standards for allowable "noise.") And, not as obnoxiously loud as some others I've heard.
What is "too loud" for someone might be "just right" for someone else. The only way to know for sure is to find someone (hopefully near you...) who has the setup you're trying to evaluate and check it out for yourself. Maybe check with Hooker and see if they're going to have demo cars at local or regional car shows so you can hear one on a Vette.
If you can't check it out personally, it's just a roll of the dice if you're going to be happy with the results.
Edit 5/6: My gauge of whether the sound is "working..." -- the Mrs. and I went to a monthly Cars and Caffeine event on Saturday morning and as we pulled in and backed into a parking slot, a bunch of spectators immediately walked over... with a bunch of them taking pix and video of the back of the rig. And then, after getting out... time to answer some questions... So.... I'm pretty sure I've got a good sound mix!
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05-04-2017, 08:01 PM
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I took the plung.. I have them on order.. Suppose to be a 3 week wait before shipped..
Im sure ill like them.. ill keep ya all posted on my thoughts.
Im sure ill like them.. ill keep ya all posted on my thoughts.
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05-05-2017, 01:29 PM
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05-05-2017, 05:55 PM
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I am hoping they will be loud, every vehicle I own has a modified exhaust and I don't mind it at all, I went with this one because I heard a few other C5 / C6's with exhaust at car shows and they weren't that loud, my C4 was headers, high flow cats and chambered X pipe with no mufflers, I got the car that way and loved the sound
05-30-2017, 05:04 PM
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Burning Brakes
still waiting..
Still waiting for Hooker to get shipment out.. on the blackheart.. Was told there was a delay on the tip's.. And as i write this i see they moved ship date to 6/13/17..
Not good for business in my mind.. Ordered them on the 5/2/17
If they keep it up ill just get a refund and try these...Figure why not...try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-C6-...JX0tur&vxp=mtr
Not good for business in my mind.. Ordered them on the 5/2/17
If they keep it up ill just get a refund and try these...Figure why not...try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-C6-...JX0tur&vxp=mtr
05-30-2017, 08:15 PM
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Still waiting for Hooker to get shipment out.. on the blackheart.. Was told there was a delay on the tip's.. And as i write this i see they moved ship date to 6/13/17..
Not good for business in my mind.. Ordered them on the 5/2/17
If they keep it up ill just get a refund and try these...Figure why not...try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-C6-...JX0tur&vxp=mtr
Not good for business in my mind.. Ordered them on the 5/2/17
If they keep it up ill just get a refund and try these...Figure why not...try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-C6-...JX0tur&vxp=mtr
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05-31-2017, 08:16 PM
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I feel your pain.... I had to wait several weeks after ordering as their manufacturing tried to keep pace with orders. I actually ordered twice... 1st time it was 6 weeks back ordered... the company refunded $$ and then I ordered again a couple of weeks later (diff company) and it took about 9 weeks for it to show up. (I actually saved a few bucks with 2nd order...) Based on the 1st attempt, I knew it was going to be a waiting game... but I was in no rush.
And as i wright this.. i see their web page say's in stock now..... lmao
05-31-2017, 08:39 PM
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BTW... a fellow C6'er bought my OEM mufflers/tips cuz he's gone through 5 different (high-end) systems (Flowmaster, Corsa, etc.) and he is actually going to try modding the OEM setup to get what he wants (sound/volume wise). He asked to hear my setup. He really like it... and described it in a way I hadn't thought about.... he said it has a "European flavor..." -- especially when I rev'd up the RPMs. So yet another unsolicited favorable opinion on the sound of these puppies.
Good luck with your delivery and install!
05-31-2017, 08:46 PM
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I put a set on my base 2012 vert and am really happy with them. They are loud during acceleration but quiet down when cruising. No noticable drone. Great system for the money.
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05-31-2017, 08:54 PM
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Burning Brakes
Good for you! Keep'em on their toes... if they want to succeed with this they need to get their distribution up to snuff!
BTW... a fellow C6'er bought my OEM mufflers/tips cuz he's gone through 5 different (high-end) systems (Flowmaster, Corsa, etc.) and he is actually going to try modding the OEM setup to get what he wants (sound/volume wise). He asked to hear my setup. He really like it... and described it in a way I hadn't thought about.... he said it has a "European flavor..." -- especially when I rev'd up the RPMs. So yet another unsolicited favorable opinion on the sound of these puppies.
Good luck with your delivery and install!
BTW... a fellow C6'er bought my OEM mufflers/tips cuz he's gone through 5 different (high-end) systems (Flowmaster, Corsa, etc.) and he is actually going to try modding the OEM setup to get what he wants (sound/volume wise). He asked to hear my setup. He really like it... and described it in a way I hadn't thought about.... he said it has a "European flavor..." -- especially when I rev'd up the RPMs. So yet another unsolicited favorable opinion on the sound of these puppies.
Good luck with your delivery and install!
And all i wanna know is when exhaust will ship...
06-01-2017, 12:04 PM
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I know... their website "Contact Us" form is the worst I've ever seen! I surprised they don't ask for blood and urine samples. I ended up just emailing them direct and pestered them until they responded.
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06-01-2017, 06:48 PM
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Burning Brakes
Now wish me luck that all is fine when it gets here...