Exhaust Questions
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Pro
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From: Ocean County NJ
Exhaust Questions
Car has Kooks headers and hi flo cats and mid pipes, Honker, Tune, Low Thermostat and factory mufflers.
I know that a new set of cans does little at this juncture but I would like a little extra sound.
Cartek suggests either the Corsa Sport or the GHL system. The sound of the Sport is too loud and the GHL system is even louder. I have heard the SLP Powerflo system and I like the volume and tone of the sound but have been told that the system can be restrictive.
Does anyone know of a system that sounds nice, is well made, and is not too loud? Remember, it must flow better than stock and future mods may include head and cams...........
I know that a new set of cans does little at this juncture but I would like a little extra sound.
Cartek suggests either the Corsa Sport or the GHL system. The sound of the Sport is too loud and the GHL system is even louder. I have heard the SLP Powerflo system and I like the volume and tone of the sound but have been told that the system can be restrictive.
Does anyone know of a system that sounds nice, is well made, and is not too loud? Remember, it must flow better than stock and future mods may include head and cams...........
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Colorado Springs CO
I'm surprised that, with Kooks headers, hi flo cats and mid (x?) pipe, the stock mufflers aren't sufficiently louder for you than the stock exhaust manifold, cats and H pipe, since you don't want to go to Corsa Sports that you think are "too loud" (IMHO, the Corsa Sports provide a tolerable increase in loudness over the stock catbacks with no other exhaust system elements changed out). In other words, given your aversion to Corsas and GHLs, one would think the modified system you currently have is at about the right sound level for you (remember, the stock catbacks are pretty efficient, so all you will be altering with aftermarket mufflers is the sound). Just a thought...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Lincoln CA
St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'19
Check out the B&B Route 66 system. It's fairly quiet compared to the GHL's but has a nice deep tone. It's well made and has, in my opinion, the best looking tips out there.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Orlando FL.
I belive Borla makes the same cat-back called the Stinger.
Any ways...I love the sound and love the 4" Tips with Vette logos....
Thats just me. Dont like the 3.5 tips....
I wish I had the link for the sound of them. Actually I think Fred Beans have a link with the GM Sounds.
I honestly think this is the best sounding cat-back for the corvette.
Plus I like that they have a embroided mold with the words "GM PERFORMANCE" on the mufflers... pricy but shop around.
Actually I bought them from Fred Beans.
Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando FL.
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Safety Car
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Roxbury NJ
Car has Kooks headers and hi flo cats and mid pipes, Honker, Tune, Low Thermostat and factory mufflers.
I know that a new set of cans does little at this juncture but I would like a little extra sound.
Cartek suggests either the Corsa Sport or the GHL system. The sound of the Sport is too loud and the GHL system is even louder. I have heard the SLP Powerflo system and I like the volume and tone of the sound but have been told that the system can be restrictive.
Does anyone know of a system that sounds nice, is well made, and is not too loud? Remember, it must flow better than stock and future mods may include head and cams...........
I know that a new set of cans does little at this juncture but I would like a little extra sound.
Cartek suggests either the Corsa Sport or the GHL system. The sound of the Sport is too loud and the GHL system is even louder. I have heard the SLP Powerflo system and I like the volume and tone of the sound but have been told that the system can be restrictive.
Does anyone know of a system that sounds nice, is well made, and is not too loud? Remember, it must flow better than stock and future mods may include head and cams...........
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Palm Springs,Ca.
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
If your concerned about your exhaust being loud, then stay clear from the GM off-road. I had them on my car for 2 weeks and could not take it, LOUD & DRONE. just my opinion.
