Exhaust upgrade?
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Exhaust upgrade?
I am thinking about a new cat back system for my 07 Vert? I would like to hear the engine a little more, the stock system is soooooo quiet. I dont want to blow my ear drums, just want to get a little more of an aggressive rumble, without an annoying drone. Any suggestions?
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21
I am doing american Racing headers, catted x-pipe, a tune, and keeping the stock mufflers. my car is a convertible and I did not want to go too loud. I was told this would add nice persormance over stock and a subtle difference in db's. I would not mind hearing what people have to say either.
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I am doing american Racing headers, catted x-pipe, a tune, and keeping the stock mufflers. my car is a convertible and I did not want to go too loud. I was told this would add nice persormance over stock and a subtle difference in db's. I would not mind hearing what people have to say either.
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21
The girlfriend thinks I am nuts and to her, it is only noise. To us, it is music!! Here is where I am getting it done.... http://www.hpsalesflorida.com/Specials.html. they do the headers, cats, wires, plugs, tune. all for $2,200.00, and come with very high references.
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I am thinking about a new cat back system for my 07 Vert? I would like to hear the engine a little more, the stock system is soooooo quiet. I dont want to blow my ear drums, just want to get a little more of an aggressive rumble, without an annoying drone. Any suggestions?
Melting Slicks
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From: Santa Barbara CA
A second vote for the B&B fusions. Perfect C6 exhaust in my opinon. With the valves closed, it is just a little louder than stock. When they are open, it has a deep muscle car sound. They have a much better tone than the Corsa Sports that I had on the car before. The Corsas really did have "zero" drone, but that was about it.
I got my system from Corvettes of Houston, which had a great price: http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...roducts_id=446
The Fusions came with the Mild to Wild wireless controller, remotes, vacuum control system, etc. for that price. It is the best of both worlds, really. I was going to do a factory NPP bi-mode system, but realized the quiet mode was just going to be too quiet and never be used. Plus, the B&B system is all stainless and much nicer than the GM stuff.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I went with LG longtubes, Z06 bi-mode mufflers (with muffler mod) and the NPP in a box controller. Nearly stock when closed and very loud when open. I spent $1750 for everything. Bear in mind an exhaust alone won't add any power (maybe 2-3 at best), just sound. I can't justify large amounts of money for just sound.
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Melting Slicks
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I've always been very picky about how my cars sound and have been known to change mufflers until I was happy with the tone. For me, selling the Corsa Sports that came on my car for $750 and buying a complete Fusion system w/ M2W for $1500 was well worth it.
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A second vote for the B&B fusions. Perfect C6 exhaust in my opinon. With the valves closed, it is just a little louder than stock. When they are open, it has a deep muscle car sound. They have a much better tone than the Corsa Sports that I had on the car before. The Corsas really did have "zero" drone, but that was about it.
I got my system from Corvettes of Houston, which had a great price: http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...roducts_id=446
The Fusions came with the Mild to Wild wireless controller, remotes, vacuum control system, etc. for that price. It is the best of both worlds, really. I was going to do a factory NPP bi-mode system, but realized the quiet mode was just going to be too quiet and never be used. Plus, the B&B system is all stainless and much nicer than the GM stuff.
This system has really caught my eye... Once I see (hear) one in the real world, it might have to be mine!
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BTW- Can this be controlled by your homelink by chance or is it a dedicated switch???
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I agree on the fusions. I have 1 7/8 headers and x-pipe and the fusions sound perfect with them. Slightly louder than stock closed and loud without being obnoxious open. They also have a really nice exotic tone to them when open and under acceleration. Well worth $15xx. I just placed an order for a 2nd set.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lee's Summit MO
Another BB Fusion vote here. Pricey but worth every penny. I have factory NPP with M2W and it's not nearly loud enough for my taste, even in the open mode. In closed mode it's "Cadillac Quiet". There's nothing I hate more than a whisper-quiet Corvette!!! Might as well be driving a Prius!!!
I'll be ordering my BB Fusion within the next 2 months.
I'll be ordering my BB Fusion within the next 2 months.
Last edited by Luster; Oct 11, 2010 at 07:48 PM.
Melting Slicks
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The retrofit system supplied by B&B is the Mild 2 Wild wireless system sold by Nakid Parts on this forum. It comes with 2 small remotes to control the exhaust.
I keep one on my key chain and the other is just double-sided taped to my dash under my start button for easy access while driving. I originally wanted to do the DIC button-controlled system that I believe is sold by Sunset Orange Creations, but I got this system with the exhaust and I'm happy with it.
FWIW, I added a one-way vacuum valve off a Turbo Audi to my vacuum control system. The B&B kit comes with a nicely integrated vacuum ball canister, but I found the flaps would open on their own after manifold vacuum dropped for more than a few seconds. I wanted full control and the ability to keep the car quiet under any condition.
With the check valve and vacuum ball, I can close the flaps, turn the engine off, and open and close them 5+ times without any manifold vacuum present. I can fire up my car after it has been parked for a week+ and the flaps will still be closed. This is nice if you live in a quiet area. Most cars would start in the loud mode and take a few seconds to get vacuum to the rear to shut the valves.
