Cam/Header Reccomendations?
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From: Dallas Texas
Cam/Header Reccomendations?
Hey Forum, I Just recently purchased a 2007 Vette Convertible. I am very satisfied with it, but I really want it to sound like a monster. I want a good rumble at low rpm's & to roar like a pissed off demon when in high rpm's. Can anyone recommend some good header's & or a cam that will increase it's vocal range? 
Instructor
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From: Leander TX
I'm running LG Super Pro 1 7/8 in headers, no cats, and B&B Bullets. It sounds exactly like you want it to sound. Add a cam and you have a race car. Look up LGs G6X3 cam... You will like.
P.S.- I went with 1 7/8 because of a future forced induction install. If no FI go 1 3/4 headers.
P.S.- I went with 1 7/8 because of a future forced induction install. If no FI go 1 3/4 headers.
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Kooks and Borla
I have the same car.
2007 vert. Z51 6sp stick
Running Kooks 1 3/4", Kooks X-pipe with hi-flow cats and
Borla S-Type II mufflers.
Im using BigDaddies Garage straight-Cel fix.
My setup allows me to sound pretty good, pull into my driveway late at night without wakeing the neighbors and best of all ... I just past DMV emissions !
My car is a daily driver, no racing. Just having fun each day.
2007 vert. Z51 6sp stick
Running Kooks 1 3/4", Kooks X-pipe with hi-flow cats and
Borla S-Type II mufflers.
Im using BigDaddies Garage straight-Cel fix.
My setup allows me to sound pretty good, pull into my driveway late at night without wakeing the neighbors and best of all ... I just past DMV emissions !
My car is a daily driver, no racing. Just having fun each day.
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CEL fix
http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/
Once you put an X-Pipe with hi-flow cats on, you will throw a check engine light. The problem is with the rear 02 sensors not getting the same amount of gases as they were originall desiged. The CEL fix is the solution.
Be forewarned that once you mess with your car, you will most likely throw check engine lights.
My car is a daily driver, so I need reliability and pass emissions too!
Once you put an X-Pipe with hi-flow cats on, you will throw a check engine light. The problem is with the rear 02 sensors not getting the same amount of gases as they were originall desiged. The CEL fix is the solution.
Be forewarned that once you mess with your car, you will most likely throw check engine lights.
My car is a daily driver, so I need reliability and pass emissions too!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2010
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From: Fort Worth TX
Is that the Katech LS3 Torquer cam?
Zengod,
I have Kooks headers with cats and NPP exhaust. It sounds great with the exhaust open, and very quite when closed. If you are close to Austin, Tx, Brian can get you hooked up and do the install also.
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Throw long tube headers on first, then worry about the over-axle. You may not even want it after the headers. I love the sound of my car, but wish I had gone that route initially because the headers make it scream.
I've got the Borla Multicore over axle, LG Street Series Long Tubes and LG X-pipe with high flow cats. Idle is deep and sounds means, plus wide open is loud and dramatic. Ideal cruising speed is just over 68, 70-73 mph with my A4 with 2.73s; zero drone in that range.
I've got the Borla Multicore over axle, LG Street Series Long Tubes and LG X-pipe with high flow cats. Idle is deep and sounds means, plus wide open is loud and dramatic. Ideal cruising speed is just over 68, 70-73 mph with my A4 with 2.73s; zero drone in that range.
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From: Dallas Texas
Sweet!! 
Thanks for all the info/ Recommendations everyone! I will definitely check everything out & see which I like the best. But If i have someone who know's what they are doing install everything, will that still cause the check engine light to come on? 
Thanks for all the info/ Recommendations everyone! I will definitely check everything out & see which I like the best. But If i have someone who know's what they are doing install everything, will that still cause the check engine light to come on?
Racer
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From: NC
i a '12 grand sport...kooks 1 3/4 headers with offroad x pipe and npp exhaust. sounds loud and awesome when they are open and quiet when closed. im gonna do a cam down the road as well. probably the LG g6x3. but the b&b bullets or fusions are also an awesome catback exhaust
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trouble codes
Lots of opinions on this topic of trouble codes
see this thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-hi-flows.html
see this thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...-hi-flows.html
Former Vendor
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From: Austin Texas
No and the torquer cam is smaller. The 230/234 is more LS2 specific since the heads are different.
Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad CA
You're getting good info here. I'm selling a set of LG long tubes and I have a sound clip with cats and a Corsa exhaust. Without cats and an even louder set of mufflers would be something else for sure.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...rs-w-cats.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...rs-w-cats.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Carlsbad CA
I think I will save that site. Thanks for posting it.
Burning Brakes
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we have LG headers and Borla exhaust on the wife's 05
to us, its ok, nothing i would rant about being over the top loud or knarly sounding
it certainly enhanced it without a doubt from a stocker (as one would expect)
however, probably add in a cam and i'm sure it would be quiet nice
also keep in mind i'm used solid cams with excessive duration and lift, so our view is way different from others
i'm sure any of the above mentioned setups will appeal to you
just hit youtube and have at it
to us, its ok, nothing i would rant about being over the top loud or knarly sounding
it certainly enhanced it without a doubt from a stocker (as one would expect)
however, probably add in a cam and i'm sure it would be quiet nice
also keep in mind i'm used solid cams with excessive duration and lift, so our view is way different from others
i'm sure any of the above mentioned setups will appeal to you
just hit youtube and have at it