Corsa Sport Vs NPP
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Melting Slicks
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Corsa Sport Vs NPP
Hi
2007 vert Auto. Z-51
I am now ready to move on an exhaust but l have no clue what to look for as far as parts needed.
I have to look for a used deal because of $.
Also keep in mind l have to pay somebody to put it together both on and off.
Just want to make sure when l pick up the exhaust that l have the right size and all of the parts.
I live above Atlanta
Thanks
Alan
2007 vert Auto. Z-51
I am now ready to move on an exhaust but l have no clue what to look for as far as parts needed.
I have to look for a used deal because of $.
Also keep in mind l have to pay somebody to put it together both on and off.
Just want to make sure when l pick up the exhaust that l have the right size and all of the parts.
I live above Atlanta
Thanks
Alan
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Melting Slicks
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Pure Stock
Hi
I like the idea of the NPP, so when l am in my community l can close it and then open it when l leave it.
My wife can deal with the noise but in short doses! I have 2 other cars so l can use them when needed.
I have owned vettes since 1968 and owned all of the generations but l really miss the old rumble.
The Corsa Sport is supposed to be drone free and does not come to life until l get on it.
Thanks Guys
Alan
I like the idea of the NPP, so when l am in my community l can close it and then open it when l leave it.
My wife can deal with the noise but in short doses! I have 2 other cars so l can use them when needed.
I have owned vettes since 1968 and owned all of the generations but l really miss the old rumble.
The Corsa Sport is supposed to be drone free and does not come to life until l get on it.
Thanks Guys
Alan
Burning Brakes
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From: SWFL 🇺🇸
The Corsa will indeed drone at a certain RPM but the question still remains: Which do you want? More HP or more sound? If it's the former, invest in headers. If it's the latter, invest in a used non-Z-06/ZR-1 NPP. I'm sorry to sound so blunt but what your wife or the community likes or your history of Corvette ownership is irrelevant. What is it that you want from an exhaust precisely?
I'm assuming sound in which case you're looking for a switchable catback and BB Fusions come to mind.
I'm assuming sound in which case you're looking for a switchable catback and BB Fusions come to mind.
Last edited by Tropicana; Feb 15, 2015 at 09:39 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Relax
Hi
I picked up this C6 vert recently just to see if l would like a vert period. All of my prior vettes were coupes.
I plan on picking up a C7 within 2 yrs the only question is a coupe or vert!
My main interest is sound not HP.
This is why l do not want to spend alot on an exhaust.
If l am going have a drone with the Corsa then the NPP is the answer.
I picked up this C6 vert recently just to see if l would like a vert period. All of my prior vettes were coupes.
I plan on picking up a C7 within 2 yrs the only question is a coupe or vert!
My main interest is sound not HP.
This is why l do not want to spend alot on an exhaust.
If l am going have a drone with the Corsa then the NPP is the answer.
Burning Brakes
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From: SWFL 🇺🇸
Hi.
I agree. Assuming, of course, you don't have NPP right now, the best course of action per your wishes would be to pick up a used NPP exhaust and controller if you want the sound.
Personally, I'd just leave everything alone until trading it in for a C7 but if you must, pick up an exhaust you like but keep your old parts since you won't get a dime for your investment come trade-in time.
I agree. Assuming, of course, you don't have NPP right now, the best course of action per your wishes would be to pick up a used NPP exhaust and controller if you want the sound.
Personally, I'd just leave everything alone until trading it in for a C7 but if you must, pick up an exhaust you like but keep your old parts since you won't get a dime for your investment come trade-in time.
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Drifting
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If you want the best of both worlds I think the NPP is a no brainer, particularly if you add the Mild 2 wild mod so you can control it at will.
With all due respect to Tropicana, what the wife thinks is most certainly not irrelevant.
With all due respect to Tropicana, what the wife thinks is most certainly not irrelevant.
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Melting Slicks
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and just venting.
I am married for over 40 yrs and we have a 50/50 relationship plus she handles the & lol
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If you're going to leave the rest of the exhaust stock, either will do you fine. I've had both. My Corsa sports had 0 drone. None. That was behind long tube headers, no cats, and 650 hp. Yes, could hear a little exhaust note at crusie, but not anything remotely resembling any annoying drone. They sounded damn good at WOT too.
The NPP's can be had cheaper in the used market, but you have to factor in some type of controller and either do it yourself or pay someone to install the cans and the controller. The NPP's can also crack internally and give you problems there. That's what happened to mine and was the reason for grabbing a pair of used Corsa Sports. Got lots of compliments on how that Vette sounded.
A really cheap way to go would be to use NPP's with just a vacuum line run back to them. No controller. They'd only open in the absence of vacuum. IE, hard on the throttle. You can find the Z06 dual mode mufflers usually quite a bit cheaper, but you'll need a muffler shop to do the install as the pipe size is different. The NPP's are a simple bolt on.
The NPP's can be had cheaper in the used market, but you have to factor in some type of controller and either do it yourself or pay someone to install the cans and the controller. The NPP's can also crack internally and give you problems there. That's what happened to mine and was the reason for grabbing a pair of used Corsa Sports. Got lots of compliments on how that Vette sounded.
A really cheap way to go would be to use NPP's with just a vacuum line run back to them. No controller. They'd only open in the absence of vacuum. IE, hard on the throttle. You can find the Z06 dual mode mufflers usually quite a bit cheaper, but you'll need a muffler shop to do the install as the pipe size is different. The NPP's are a simple bolt on.
Racer
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i would say since you don't sound like you are doing headers, you would be happy either way. with the npp's i would install the mild to wild controller (very easy) and its completely silent with them closed and if you want some sound you can open them on command. the corsas dont drone but sound good. either way is fine really
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Racer
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Kingman , from what I've read I'd be leaning heavily towards the NPPs if I were you. Look in the for sale section and wait for a nice set to come up for sale and buy a controller for the valves so you can have quiet when you want it.
I have the Corsa sports on my car with about 800rwhp. Cam, headers, catless x pipe and it doesn't drone on the highway. I can listen to the radio or have a conversation with someone while on the highway. Tolerance to drone is different for everyone and maybe I am a little less sensitive to it than others.
I have the Corsa sports on my car with about 800rwhp. Cam, headers, catless x pipe and it doesn't drone on the highway. I can listen to the radio or have a conversation with someone while on the highway. Tolerance to drone is different for everyone and maybe I am a little less sensitive to it than others.