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04-27-2016, 06:05 PM
#4841
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04-27-2016, 06:41 PM
#4842
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At least for now, never say never
NSF
04-27-2016, 06:54 PM
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- Open headers definitely add horses, maybe 5-10%
- The extra horses are mostly at mid to high RPM
- Running through mufflers, and with most street driving, there is probably little noticeable power difference than stock exhaust . . .
HOWEVER:
- It will feel faster because it's louder.
On a different note: I was talking to the owner of a small company that I do work for today (he is NOT a car-guy) and he thought my '07 was new when I bought it two years ago.
We both know another guy that bought a new 2016 recently, and the above ^ guy said he liked the looks of mine better.
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04-27-2016, 08:55 PM
#4845
Team Owner
05-01-2016, 02:00 AM
#4848
Instructor
Friend was over yesterday with his newly purchased "Carlisle Blue" GS, It looks very good in the sunlight, nothing "girly" I saw. And when he left going up the street it sounded "awesome" with the NPP open.
I don't know why guys spend all that dough on after market muffler systems when they NPP sounds terrific, oh well to each his own. Now if you don't have the option to open it up then yes its way too quiet
NSF
I don't know why guys spend all that dough on after market muffler systems when they NPP sounds terrific, oh well to each his own. Now if you don't have the option to open it up then yes its way too quiet
NSF
05-01-2016, 08:43 AM
#4849
Race Director
Unless the basics have changed in the past 4-5 decades, going from memory:
- Open headers definitely add horses, maybe 5-10%
- The extra horses are mostly at mid to high RPM
- Running through mufflers, and with most street driving, there is probably little noticeable power difference than stock exhaust . . .
HOWEVER:
- It will feel faster because it's louder.
On a different note: I was talking to the owner of a small company that I do work for today (he is NOT a car-guy) and he thought my '07 was new when I bought it two years ago.
We both know another guy that bought a new 2016 recently, and the above ^ guy said he liked the looks of mine better.
- Open headers definitely add horses, maybe 5-10%
- The extra horses are mostly at mid to high RPM
- Running through mufflers, and with most street driving, there is probably little noticeable power difference than stock exhaust . . .
HOWEVER:
- It will feel faster because it's louder.
On a different note: I was talking to the owner of a small company that I do work for today (he is NOT a car-guy) and he thought my '07 was new when I bought it two years ago.
We both know another guy that bought a new 2016 recently, and the above ^ guy said he liked the looks of mine better.
The C6 in my opinion is much better looking than the C7, and your color is one of the best colors.
05-01-2016, 09:28 AM
#4850
on the interior.
Where?
05-01-2016, 01:49 PM
#4854
Race Director
I hear it's more than a "little" noticeable difference. Some have stated the headers sound great and gives it that extra oomph after install on their cars. And without changing out my NPP'S that is exactly what I'm looking for.
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05-01-2016, 02:21 PM
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This sensation also works if one un-silences the air intake (which often can actually make it perform worse if it runs too lean).
This holds true for old lot cars, ancient "old man" sedans, home-made go karts with lawnmower engines, motorcycles, etc., and (I'm assuming) any modern car.
Oh well, that stuff is all long ago behind me. I rather enjoy, what is to me, a world-class luxury car that is fast and looks sexy as hell.
Carry on . . .
05-01-2016, 02:35 PM
#4856
Le Mans Master
I love winding out 1st into second ... and then when I want to be sensible, which is not often, I close the pipes
Dave
05-01-2016, 03:12 PM
#4858
Race Director
One day not too far down the road I will have headers and a tune done. Just have to decide who I'll have do the work. As far as the NPP, mine are always open. I don't know why I wasted money on the damn m/w switch.
