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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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I read somewhere that GM installed some sort of "flap" in the exhaust system on late model C4s to lower the tone at low speeds. It supposedly opens when throttle is given. Has anyone found and removed this device?

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Never heard of it on the C4!

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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Only one Ive heard of is on the C6 Z06. There used to be a Power effects (aftermarket exhaust) system made for C4s but nothing from the factory.
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Yeah on those you can see the butterflies just inside the exhaust tips.
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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He might be referring to the person that built their own in a B&B exhaust and posted pics on the forum. I've never heard of this being a factory feature on a C4.
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Originally Posted by Cadder
He might be referring to the person that built their
own in a B&B exhaust and posted pics on the forum.
My vote is there are no moving flaps in any OEM C4 exhaust.

ericcer put together a very tidy exhaust arrangement. I had some
suggestions about the oil accumulator, but the exhaust is
exceptionally nice, IMO.





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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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No such animal on factory LTx systems. But it's always great to hear a new urban legend. Pass it on....
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