Corsa Explaination for Downshift Popping

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Aug 31, 2006 | 06:26 AM

#21

mhdi22

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From: Schenectady NY

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Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8

If anyone wonders why the factory H pipe doesn't work as good as an X pipe, you only need to cut one open...

Pretty lame, huh?

thanks

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:44 AM

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jdmvette

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Originally Posted by beden1

Thanks for the information. I'm not sure I can use a Bassani X-pipe with the American Racing headers I have, as it has their own X-pipe as part of their system (I think it's one piece). I'll have to check it out. I did have the Corsa X-pipe before the header install, and I had the same amount of popping as I do now, albeit quieter.

you've already got an x-pipe that is superior than the others based on it's location in the system:

Aug 31, 2006 | 09:28 AM

#23

Oldvetter

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From: Waldorf MD

I hate that GM changed the firing order on LS engines. I know they did it to eliminate predentonation and enable them to increase the compression ratio, but I still hate it. It is the reason our engines sound like motorboats and Chevy Trucks (LT series) sound better than ours !

There I vented !

Aug 31, 2006 | 11:03 AM

#24

sxeC7

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From: Dallas Texas

St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10

In the old days, we called it "sucking back". You'd back off your dual exhaust steel pack mufflered carburated V8 in second gear and the popping and backfires would wake the dead. Great fun.

Aug 31, 2006 | 11:57 AM

#25

PA Z06

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From: Philly Burbs PA

my z06 has poped even when it was stock

Aug 31, 2006 | 01:55 PM

#26

2000BSME

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Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I believe that it may have had something to do with NVH as well, and my corvette doesn't sound anything like a motorboat.... but I have longtube headers, x pipe and corsa indy's, and it sounds mean as h3LL!

Aug 31, 2006 | 06:34 PM

#27

frckid

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From: California City CA

You guys are crazy, the LS1 has an awesome sound, I wish mine popped more. My old 95 5.0 mustang with longtubes is the best sounding V8 imho.

Aug 31, 2006 | 09:35 PM

#28

Zoso1951

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From: Rochester WA

St. Jude Donor '05-'07-'08-'09

popping sounds great

slowing in 2nd gear in my 99 5.3 LS Silverado!

duel flowmasters!
I have yet to experiance that in my C5 as I'm still paying off plastic debt incurred from recent divorce. That day will come though!
I envy you guys with all the kool mods.