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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 10:09 AM
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Hey all: with my Z51 base '05 auto, can I install any NPP exhaust from any year up to '13?
Without the vac lines and controller; can it just be left and driven that way, i.e. open? , no valve control...I've no experience with these, just looking for a little louder than my stock setup now... but not loud.
thanks in advance for informed , experienced info...
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 06:23 PM
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I have NPP mufflers from an 08 on my 06. It works fine without the vacuum lines. Sounds fine to me.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 08:46 PM
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You can use up to '08 model year. In '09 GM changed the "over the axle" pipe routing. Ask me how I know.
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2008 NPP mufflers are a direct bolt on for 2005-2007. I put npp from a 2008 on my 07 years ago, Also bought NPP in a box which allows you to control the flaps(open and closed) loud or quiet when you want. Yes you can just bolt on the mufflers without issue and will be loud mode all time. Nice to have the controller though loud when you want and quiet when you want
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