Borla Drones need advice
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I'm new to the Vette world so I don't knowwhat a lot of the abbreviations stand for. What are ZO6 Tis?
Anyone want to Pmme a list of the abbreviations that are used onhere for things pertaining to Vettes?
Thanks, Marshall
Anyone want to Pmme a list of the abbreviations that are used onhere for things pertaining to Vettes?
Thanks, Marshall
Melting Slicks
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From: NE OH
I don't have a comprehesive list, but's it's pretty easy to figure out once you get in the swing of things. Ti, is the abbreviation for Titanium. This will apply to exhaust components as well as valve train items, such as Ti retainers, etc.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Bvette2000
If you want to keep your stingers, Corsa made a pipe for quieting down a loud system, (no it wasn't a full-on muffler change).
I'm not sure about any performance gains or losses with the system, but it may save you a few bucks. Bora might make one too if you give them a call.
I'm not sure about any performance gains or losses with the system, but it may save you a few bucks. Bora might make one too if you give them a call.
Good luck..
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Has anyone tried the Borla resonators with their Stingers? They're the resonators that replace the stock H-pipe and go with Borlas over axle straight pipes. That might solve the problem if you can find them at a resonable price.
Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
Originally Posted by slolane
I have the Dynatech system with Stingers and get a little drone at about 1500rpms but I drive right through it
Now my system did come with an x-pipe maybe thats the dif.
Now my system did come with an x-pipe maybe thats the dif.
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Originally Posted by outlaw8950
I'm new to the Vette world so I don't knowwhat a lot of the abbreviations stand for. What are ZO6 Tis?
Anyone want to Pmme a list of the abbreviations that are used onhere for things pertaining to Vettes?
Thanks, Marshall
Anyone want to Pmme a list of the abbreviations that are used onhere for things pertaining to Vettes?
Thanks, Marshall
FYI - Z06 Tis = Titanium exhaust which GM provided on 01+ zo6 vettes. They're lighter by a bit than the stock stainless ones and seem to be a good combo when adding a set of headers
My thoughts on the drone issues - Please don't take this the wrong way but with all the threads posted about people having issues with the drone on the stingers wouldn't people have an idea about this going in? Now obviously headers opens the sound up on the car a lot but still...
I've got a set of headers, no cats and a Corsa Pace Car exhaust, no drone, quieter on cruise at highway (ie don't have to yell at the person sitting next to you) but get on it and you can set off riced out civic alarm systems...or so i've heard
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by dukekid68
My thoughts on the drone issues - Please don't take this the wrong way but with all the threads posted about people having issues with the drone on the stingers wouldn't people have an idea about this going in? Now obviously headers opens the sound up on the car a lot but still...
I've got a set of headers, no cats and a Corsa Pace Car exhaust, no drone, quieter on cruise at highway (ie don't have to yell at the person sitting next to you) but get on it and you can set off riced out civic alarm systems...or so i've heard
PPL want performance exhuast but dont want the noice. Well as duke says opening up the exhuast air flow too allow the car to breath better will make more noise. Some exhuasts are tuned for certain sounds too. Stingers and BB Loud mouths are louder then straight pipes.
DOnt like the sound, get ear plugs.
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what you get
All I asked for in the post was to get from people the types of pipes that eliminated the drone. For those who did contribute informative data. For those of you who try to run smoke so be it. A forum is public place for open discussion not for bashing someone. Again those with good info thanks for your input.
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by D Lamberet
All I asked for in the post was to get from people the types of pipes that eliminated the drone. For those who did contribute informative data. For those of you who try to run smoke so be it. A forum is public place for open discussion not for bashing someone. Again those with good info thanks for your input.
danny
danny
you got replies from several people telling you what eliminates drone with long tube headers, a titanium exhaust.
I just got out of my quad Stingers and went with Z06 Ti's. Now, no drone, throaty muscular sound, a bit quieter, and lighter.
A lot of posts I've read have folks switching to Z06 TI's after adding headers to Borla Stingers. The Stingers do not have any type of resonance cancelling to them at all.
Good luck!
Good luck!
The Tis would be perfect for no drone, but they're pretty quiet after you've gotten used to Stingers. I went from Stingers to Magnaflow, and although they're heavy, they have the perfect balance of noise level, and a low bass tone. OTOH, I have a nice set of uncut Tis for sale.
I have QTP headers and the Ti, no drone here at all. Also, look for Tony Mamo's test of the different exhausts, with a 480 hp car he lost 3 hp bolting on the Ti's, so the performance is there just not the drone
After the headers were installed, the Stingers just killed me. I swapped out to the factory ZO6 mufflers and all is now perfect. No more drone at all.
I went to the ZO6 Tis from the Borlas to get rid of the drone.
I now have Bassani headers, Magaflow hi-flow cats and X-pipe. This combination sounds great at WOT and nice at cruise without any drone.
I now have Bassani headers, Magaflow hi-flow cats and X-pipe. This combination sounds great at WOT and nice at cruise without any drone.
ZO6 Tis will get what you want
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I have the same problem as stated in the original post. I loved the stingers on my otherwise stock Z. With ARH though, they are LOUD under throttle with LOTS of drone. When I get the tune, I am going to have them put the stock Ti back on for the time being. Hopefully I won't be dissapointed with the sound.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by DJMRTS
I just got out of my quad Stingers and went with Z06 Ti's. Now, no drone, throaty muscular sound, a bit quieter, and lighter.
Did the same here.
Burning Brakes
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From: Arlington VA
I have read some posts from folks that say the Car Chemistry inserts work well with the LTs and Stinger setup. Good Luck with it.
http://shop.carchemistry.com/
http://shop.carchemistry.com/
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Yeah.....I don't get it! I didn't read anyone being an a$$ in their posts!!??!! Very informative IMO! Maybe poking a little fun but lighten up! I will say this! You know what would really help? Posting actual sound files.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!