Exhaust! looking for help, which one????
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Exhaust! looking for help, which one????
Just p/u 3rd Vette, 02' tripple black 6spd- completely stock w/13k miles. Having fun with some mods and extras right up to the point of getting different exhuast. Now I'm beeting my head against the wall. 
Any recomendations??? have looked at B&B, Borla, Corsa, magnaflow and so on. If stock is a 1 and 10 is the loudest would love a good 5-7. I Also own a few modified Harley's and they would hit the 10 range so Noise loudness isn't bad. Looking for the good old muscle car sound while ripping through gears. True music to the ear! 
Appreciate any help..........
Any recomendations??? have looked at B&B, Borla, Corsa, magnaflow and so on. If stock is a 1 and 10 is the loudest would love a good 5-7. I Also own a few modified Harley's and they would hit the 10 range so Noise loudness isn't bad. Looking for the good old muscle car sound while ripping through gears. True music to the ear! Appreciate any help..........
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Borla would be about a 7-8. I love mine, quad tips. They sound better than stock at idle, and set off car alarms at wide open. 
Great muscle car sound. I would find some vette owners who live close to you that have made the change to what ever system they have, and listen to them. It can be a difficult decision to make. Been there done that!
Great muscle car sound. I would find some vette owners who live close to you that have made the change to what ever system they have, and listen to them. It can be a difficult decision to make. Been there done that!
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GHL exhaust, Anyone have experience with these?
Thanks for the input. That sounds like what I'm looking for. I am trying to locate some local cars to hear what a few systems sound like, but easier said than done. What about GHL's anyone have any experience with these????
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Originally Posted by Benchpress
Borla would be about a 7-8. I love mine, quad tips. They sound better than stock at idle, and set off car alarms at wide open. Great muscle car sound. I would find some vette owners who live close to you that have made the change to what ever system they have, and listen to them. It can be a difficult decision to make. Been there done that!
Great muscle car sound. I would find some vette owners who live close to you that have made the change to what ever system they have, and listen to them. It can be a difficult decision to make. Been there done that! Borla two tips for me though. Here are a few sound clips to start you off,http://www.thx2.net/exhaust.htm
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.36.6602
http://dodds.cc/chad/garage/z28/ls1_sounds/
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I have a complete Stainless Works System. 1 3/4 primary stainless headers, Random CAT's 3" stainless midsection with a merge X pipe and duel outlet 3" Stainless works exhaust.
The system is not real loud but it sounds wiched cool! On your scale of 1-10 I would have to say it was a 6. Very little interior cabin resonance. At wide open throttle it ROCKS!
Bill
The system is not real loud but it sounds wiched cool! On your scale of 1-10 I would have to say it was a 6. Very little interior cabin resonance. At wide open throttle it ROCKS!
Bill
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Originally Posted by Smoke-N-Shot
Corsa Indys have a sweet sound that you should consider... Nice and moddest around town and a bear at WOT... 
Add Hi-flow Cats to them and it's a BIG bear at WOT.
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I find most aftermarket tips too close to the bodyworks to suit me, therefore, I went with the Z06 ti's. And, the price is right, for take-offs. But, I suspect they'd be too quiet for you.
All the best.
All the best.
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Hey guy's,
Thanks for the responses, The video and audio links are awesome. As you have seen, many of you are in favor of the Corsa's and that's probably the way I'm leaning. I plan on placing my order on Monday, so any last minute additional advice is still appreciated..... After listening to those links, I can't wait to get my car dialed in!!!!
Thanks again
Thanks for the responses, The video and audio links are awesome. As you have seen, many of you are in favor of the Corsa's and that's probably the way I'm leaning. I plan on placing my order on Monday, so any last minute additional advice is still appreciated..... After listening to those links, I can't wait to get my car dialed in!!!!
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by T_Anderson
Hey guy's,
Thanks for the responses, The video and audio links are awesome. As you have seen, many of you are in favor of the Corsa's and that's probably the way I'm leaning. I plan on placing my order on Monday, so any last minute additional advice is still appreciated..... After listening to those links, I can't wait to get my car dialed in!!!!
Thanks again
Thanks for the responses, The video and audio links are awesome. As you have seen, many of you are in favor of the Corsa's and that's probably the way I'm leaning. I plan on placing my order on Monday, so any last minute additional advice is still appreciated..... After listening to those links, I can't wait to get my car dialed in!!!!
Thanks again
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Originally Posted by T_Anderson
Thanks for the input. That sounds like what I'm looking for. I am trying to locate some local cars to hear what a few systems sound like, but easier said than done. What about GHL's anyone have any experience with these????
GHL Bullets
GHL Bullets on Dyno
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Glh???
As my earlier post shows, I am also looking at the GLH's. I have heard good things about the Bullets and was curious where you guys have purchased yours???? also magnums or bullets?
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I have GHL Magnums on my ZO6 with LT headers and X-pipe. IMHO, you can't go wrong with this system. High quality polished stainless and available in 2 or 4 tip styles. Very civilized around town and cruising on the highway, and sound incredible at WOT. The magnums are also very reasonably priced. I got mine from Xtreme Motorsports, a forum vendor. HTH,,,,,,,,,, Jimbo
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I'm sure all the major brands are fine,but just a bit different.
Noone yet has stepped up for B+B.. so I will
I have the prt system..nice rumble....low to moderate interior resonation....but WICKED Loud at wot!
I couldn't be happier
Noone yet has stepped up for B+B.. so I will
I have the prt system..nice rumble....low to moderate interior resonation....but WICKED Loud at wot!
I couldn't be happier