Do different headers sound different?
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Do different headers sound different?
Say you have 3 Corvettes, red of course, let's say base C6s, and you replaced the exhaust system. Borla S-Type II 3" mufflers. 3" mid pipes, cats, all identical, but different brand headers. Kooks, AR, whatever. All of the headers are 2" X 3" long tubes.
Could a person discern a difference of the sound? Not necessarily which was which brand, but consistently identify A from B from C.
Could a person discern a difference of the sound? Not necessarily which was which brand, but consistently identify A from B from C.
Last edited by SteveJewels; Oct 7, 2025 at 08:16 PM.
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Keeping all variables the same, I also seriously doubt you'd be able to tell a difference between brands.
I also agree with Robert, unless you have F/I and/or are making big power, 2in are too big.
Feel free to give me a shout to discuss and/or for pricing on a set
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I also agree with Robert, unless you have F/I and/or are making big power, 2in are too big.
Feel free to give me a shout to discuss and/or for pricing on a set
- Alec
267.788.4897
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I doubt it unless one was 1 3/4" and one was 2". I did notice a significant sound difference on my c5 between headers and an offroad h pipe, then switching to an offroad x pipe with the same catback.
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