Do "quiet" headers exist?
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Do "quiet" headers exist?
I have a 2002 Z06 with a CAI and Borla exhaust making 350 rwhp. Would like to get up to 400, but without significantly increasing low rpm decibles (would like to stay on good terms with the neighbors). Any header recommendations that wouldn't drastically increase volume?
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I have a 2002 Z06 with a CAI and Borla exhaust making 350 rwhp. Would like to get up to 400, but without significantly increasing low rpm decibles (would like to stay on good terms with the neighbors). Any header recommendations that wouldn't drastically increase volume?
exaust will be quite untill you lay into it then it screams, best exhuast combo for the z06 IMO
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The headers only add a marginal amount of sound, it basically comes down to your cats and your mufflers. Use a stock Z06 catback or some other quiet aftermarket system, and use high-flow cats. I have a big cam in my car with headers and everything, and with the stock Z06 catback I doubt 90% of people could tell the difference over a stock car.
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That's what I did. When I bought my car it had a nice Corsa catback. I traded it for a Ti Z06 and cash, then used the cash to get cutouts. With the cutouts closed it's really not that loud.
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Yes there is, I have lg pros without cats and I have gotten several people ask me what I have done to my car. It is very subtle at idle and light throttle but you can really tell once you start to get down on it.
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Heck I had slp loudmouths on mine and it without a doubt changed the sound, startup was much more aggressive and until it got warmed up you couldnt talk while standing behind the car. However while cruising around it was quieter inside the car.
