[Z06] straight pipes too loud
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From: mo
straight pipes too loud
Alright guys need some help. i never thought id say this, but the borla straight pipes are too loud. when the car is floored they sound good like a nascar, but under 3k rpm the resonance is horrible..can an xpipe fix this problem? any suggestions
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Hehehe... I could have told you that. I got nutty and took of my Borla Stingers in favor of the straight pipes b/c I thought I liked loud.
As you said they're incredible at WOT, but the resonance will give you a headache. I also have Kooks headers w/ cats so it makes it even worse.
I kept mine on for a day then put my Stingers back on that night. B&B Bullets and Borla Stingers are a nice loud catback but not horrible like the straight pipes.
I listed mine for sale the night I took them off and had them sold in 10 minutes.
As you said they're incredible at WOT, but the resonance will give you a headache. I also have Kooks headers w/ cats so it makes it even worse.
I kept mine on for a day then put my Stingers back on that night. B&B Bullets and Borla Stingers are a nice loud catback but not horrible like the straight pipes.
I listed mine for sale the night I took them off and had them sold in 10 minutes.
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LOL I put straights on my '66 Chevelle cause I thought loud would be cool. I couldn't hear anyone in the passenger seat over 45mph. Stock works for me on my Z06. I kinda like the "sleeper" sound at red lights.
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Does this system have cats or no cats? They'll quiet things down.
I'd say if you would like a nice rumble and want low/no drone, a Z06 Ti system will deliver what you're after. I love the sound of my car and it's stock.
I'd say if you would like a nice rumble and want low/no drone, a Z06 Ti system will deliver what you're after. I love the sound of my car and it's stock.
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From: erie pa
I never drove so slow when I had straight pipes. If I even punched it in the slightest, cops from the next state could hear me. Took all the fun out. Then I went with Corsa Pace mufflers. Great at WOT, but sounds like a sedan at idle, and it makes me miss the straight pipes. What a dilema.
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Originally Posted by Marine
LOL I put straights on my '66 Chevelle cause I thought loud would be cool. I couldn't hear anyone in the passenger seat over 45mph. Stock works for me on my Z06. I kinda like the "sleeper" sound at red lights.
I do love my Stingers. I don't think they are too loud. Sounds great at idle. You can carry conversations at highway speeds easily. I am tempted to go with long tubes and cats for a little bit more sound.
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From: Sunnyvale Ca
Originally Posted by RWspinning
How loud are borla stingers?
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I also have X-pipe with Borla Stingers. They sound awesome, especiallly when you WOT. I won't recommend installing headers with this set up because it may be too loud. My neighbors said that they really can't hear my car when I come back into the community because I'm always tone down giving everybody that respect. So my point is, I love the Borla's, just don't act like a fool with them. The best thing is when we all go on spiritual rides, I love it. The ferocious sound around other quiet vettes seems to intimidate. My $.02.
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See I will be doing headers and the hoel exhaust system but wasnt sure If the stingers would be too loud with the long tubes combination. I will try to see if there are any sounds clips out there.
Last edited by RWspinning; Oct 24, 2005 at 07:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by dbirdz06
A sleeper Z06? Is that even possible? Most people on the streets know what they're capable of, no way to hide it in a corvette.
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Originally Posted by Marine
You just might be surprised how many people don't have a clue what a Z06 is.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
I have them and I dont think they are too loud??? but then again I ware ear plugs under my helmet 
Yup ppl in the next county will hear you. Not to mention waking the dead when you start the car.
Yup ppl in the next county will hear you. Not to mention waking the dead when you start the car.
