npp exhaust
 

since i have heard such wonderful things about the npp, i was wondering, and this may be a completely stupid question from a newbie.

can the npp exhaust be installed on the LS2. i ordered my car before finding this wonderful resource and although i KNOW i will be happy with my little "old" LS2 i had this question.

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Here is link to the post about adding the z06 bi mode exhaust to a ls2.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1726443

I am in the process of doing it.

I didnt want to buy an 08 for the exhaust so I'm putting in 3" Z06 exhaust instead! Ha.

BTW the zo6 mufflers are 2.5" inlet. The Zo6 pipes neck down to 2.5 into the mufflers.
Gm just reused the same mufflers and used 2.5" pipe from the cats to the mufflers on the 08 ls3 npp system.

I am using a corsa 2.5" to 3" x-pipe to mate the ls2 cats to the z06 mufflers. I am using all gm vacuum tubing so no fab work is needed.
The valves will need a manual switch or a NPP / Z06 Exhaust Commander switch to operate like a stock z06 or NPP but that is not too difficult.

Good Luck on the install! :cheers:

No such thing as a "stupid question" only an unanswered one. You would need to retrofit the LS3 electronics also. It would be a project for sure. Problematic probably also.
Now, if you acquired the NPP plumbing and installed a "mild to wild" switch, eliminating the electronics...

Be sure you hear the new system before to jump ahead with this. You may find better sound in the aftermarket. Since you're in Cali, don't forget about future smog testing.:eek:

Mechanically the NPP will bolt right on, no problem. The problem comes down to the operation of the butterfly valves. The exhaust takes its cue from the throttle position sensor and rpm gage. The NPP also operates on vacuum pressure to actuate the butterfly valve and you won't have the requisite vacuum storage or pressure lines to cause it to operate. At the end of the day, it will be an "always open system" until someone comes out with an aftermarket control strategy.

Paul :cheers:

I would suspect that it would be a very difficult task given one thread I recently read. It is a thread where a forum user just received their 2008 car but it was missing the NPP exhaust. It appeared that the dealership felt it was way too complicated adding NPP to a non-NPP car so they ordered them a new car instead.

I think that was more of an issue of they got a brand new car and didn't want it being manhandled by the dealership although I haven't read the whole thread. But seriously, some dolt will come along and point out that the npp wasn't original on the car and who wants to buy a new car and deal wtih that?

I am working on something to make this happen :thumbs:

There you go - Ed's the man.

:yesnod: :thumbs: I didn't want to give away the secret. ;)

:iagree: :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers:

It can be installed on an older car if you don't mind operating it manually. I have a friend who has done it, and I watched him open and close it - so I know it can be done.

Anything's an improvement over the weak, stock C6 exhaust but IMO you can do better than the NPP exhaust. IMO unless you just like the sound of the NPP exhaust (compared to other systems) I'd find an after-market exhaust you like and go with that....have your Corvette sound 'good' all the time...not part time. I'd hardly worry about an after-market exhaust negatively affecting resale value.

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For those of us that like to stay on the good side of our neighbors the NPP (or any A/M bimodal exhaust systems) makes sense when it comes to changing the Corvette sound. I just don’t want to hear my neighbor pounding on my door complaining about my waking them up at O dark thirty every morning while leaving for work.

Wayne, have you spent any time driving an 08 with the NPP? I have. And I've had three Corvettes with B&B Bullets (and one with B&B PRTs). I've heard most of the other aftermarket exhausts as well. The NPP sounds as good as any of them, in my opinion. And you CAN have the sound all the time. For about $18, I put a switch in my circuit. I have have the good sound all the time, and turn it to quiet for those times I don't want it louder.

GM hit a grand slam with this option. From the posts I've seen, most of the people voting against it have never driven one. I've now got about 1200 miles on my car - about 900 with the exhausts open all the time. To me, there are absolutely no negatives to this system - only positives.

I can't say that I have had the fortune to own as many Vettes as you have, but I did my fair share of research by listening to other owners Vettes at car shows and gatherings, I also got a chance to listen to an NPP exhaust at a semi-local dealership last week (for those of you in the central Jersey location, Oasis chevrolet).

With that said, I can say without any doubt or reservations, that the NPP sound doesnt even come close to the Borlas!!! The NPP sounds like a sick Corsa with thin walls. I can't believe anyone would like them. Grand Slam for GM - HA!!! Its more like a foul ball that went over the wall and hit an old lady in the head!!!

Anyway, in the end it's just personal opinion, yours is as good as mine, but I can tell you that NPP will never be found on my Vette...

BTW, for those folks that are concerned about your neighbors - stick with the base exhaust for your Vette - I found that the NPP is very loud at start up, just as loud as aftermarket exhaust. Also, when pulling into your driveway, aftermarket exhaust is no louder...

Did you ride in the cars, or just listen to them standing still? While I agree that it is all subjective, I've ridden in two different C6's with Corsa Sports. One of them I rode in for about three hours -much of it very spirited driving. I can assure you that the NPP sounds much deeper than they do. These are very close to the Bullets I had just. I also suspect you did not listen to the NPP's with the fuse pulled.

If you feel you have heard them enough to make a fair comparison, I will say that yes, it's subjective and I would not tell you or anyone else is wrong. Just be sure to give them a fair chance before ruling them out. I can tell you that based on my rides in cars with Corsas that I have always considered them a total waste of money - I hope that gives you an idea of where I'm coming from.

I heard Borlas inside and outside the car, Corsas and NPP outside only. The Borlas to me are like the definition of what a car like this should sound like. I did not care for the Corsas and NPP - too raspy/tinny, not deep/mellow enough. But, I don't disagree with you that I should drive in the car to finalize my opinion, and I probably will do that. But with that said, and knowing that Borlas are a bit cheaper than NPP, very easy to install, look great, and sound absolutely incredible, I think my money is on the Borlas.

BTW, I hate the NPP split personality thing. I know that its a plus for many people, but I just see it as a gimmick that has no place on a sports car. And honestly, as far as the neighbors are concerned, NPP is NOT that quiet, like I said in my previous post, the start up is LOUD, so if people think that this will make their neighbors happy - think again...

Nice job. Not something I would have attempted.

Jim......:iagree: