drone fix?
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drone fix?
I have a 2006 convertible with SLP loudmouth 2 exhaust and was wondering if there is a way to cut down on drone short of replacing exhaust.
Last edited by Don07; Nov 21, 2023 at 05:11 PM. Reason: missed word
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Also remember LOUD does NOT mean more Horsepower! It can, but usually does not, at least not through out the RPM band. if the pipe diameter is to large it can make more noise, create a drone, etc. but the engine may actually lose some of it's HP/TQ as it can not fill it with enough exhaust gas pressure to aid in the scavenging the cylinders. The better the exhaust is scavenged the easier it is to make power. Pipe size and bends are designed to help draw out exhaust because as it draws out that exhaust it sucks in the intake charge to fill the cylinder. That give each power stroke a bigger BOOM that helps the next cylinder in the firing order, and so on. The drone is cause by a vibration in the pipes as vibration is what causes any sound. Try adding new or more rubber donuts to the pipes to absorb that vibration, as it may stop it??
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I bought Z06 mufflers.
Gonna remove the Corsa extreme, and install the Z06.
Already have rdered 3 to 2,5 inch reducers
Corsa is great when driving open, but at regular highwayspeed (100km/h) to loud for me
First gonna lock the exhaust valve, planning on electric steering off the valve later without the vacuum.
But work keeps me busy till newyear
Gonna remove the Corsa extreme, and install the Z06.
Already have rdered 3 to 2,5 inch reducers
Corsa is great when driving open, but at regular highwayspeed (100km/h) to loud for me
First gonna lock the exhaust valve, planning on electric steering off the valve later without the vacuum.
But work keeps me busy till newyear
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