Stingers question
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Le Mans Master
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Stingers question
I am kind of passed the "loud exhaust" stage of my life, but I do want an after market exhaust for my 2000 coupe. I am looking for a low V8 rumble sound with moderate loudness on acceleration and a quiet cruise. Are stingers for me? If not any recommendations?
Burning Brakes
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I agree with GHL's. The GHL magnums in particular. They are good balance between the Z TI's and the Stingers around town. WOT is a hoot. I literally scared some ricer with fart cans passanger to the point that she ducked! 
Le Mans Master
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From: Bethlehem PA
Originally Posted by mdhmi
The Borlas will probably be a little too loud for you if you mate them to long tube headers. You might want to look into the Z06 Ti's or the GHL's.
Mark
Mark
The best way to decide right is to hear them for yourself.
No sound clip from the web, or good description will take the place of hearing them in person and on a demo ride if possible.
I'm always happy to let a Forum brother check out any of my mods.
Scott
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Originally Posted by viperZ06
I am kind of passed the "loud exhaust" stage of my life, but I do want an after market exhaust for my 2000 coupe. I am looking for a low V8 rumble sound with moderate loudness on acceleration and a quiet cruise. Are stingers for me? If not any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by 123Gone
I'm looking forward to hooking up my Stingers to my new LGM headers, which are being installed this next Saturday.
Racer
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Originally Posted by viperZ06
I am kind of passed the "loud exhaust" stage of my life, but I do want an after market exhaust for my 2000 coupe. I am looking for a low V8 rumble sound with moderate loudness on acceleration and a quiet cruise. Are stingers for me? If not any recommendations?
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Originally Posted by viperZ06
I am kind of passed the "loud exhaust" stage of my life, but I do want an after market exhaust for my 2000 coupe. I am looking for a low V8 rumble sound with moderate loudness on acceleration and a quiet cruise. Are stingers for me? If not any recommendations?
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From: San Diego CA
Stingers are not overly loud by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, most people who hear them, say they are "perfect". You won't find a better idle sound (deep, low rumble) and the WOT sound is intoxicating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Burning Brakes
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From: Overland Park KS
Originally Posted by viperZ06
I am kind of passed the "loud exhaust" stage of my life, but I do want an after market exhaust for my 2000 coupe. I am looking for a low V8 rumble sound with moderate loudness on acceleration and a quiet cruise. Are stingers for me? If not any recommendations?
Burning Brakes
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From: The Nether Region IL
This is all subjective so take the comments with a grain of salt. I had stingers for over a year with LT headers and at first I loved it but at cruise they were too loud in the car, plus resonance. Finally, I had to get rid of them.
I don't know how loud they really are with stock exhaust to comment on that but I sold them to get the GHLs and have never been happier.
I don't know how loud they really are with stock exhaust to comment on that but I sold them to get the GHLs and have never been happier.
Intermediate
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From: Dallas TX
I have the quad tip stinger cat-back on my 98, and it is a bit loud. Esp if you are past the "loud car stage". They can be quiet for cruising and under, but I find mine to drone too much at partial throttle. But in 21 and dont mind noise yet.................