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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 09:36 AM
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While I understand how these exhaust muffler valves operate, they seemed more gradual in operation in my '18 Grand Sport than they do in my '19 Z06 I just purchased. It seems when they open on the ZO6, the sound increase is very abrupt to the point where it startled my wife and I the first time we drove it. I wasn't expecting to hear the exhaust note to go from quiet to very audible almost instantly. To those who know, does the different engines in these 2 cars have any bearing on the exhaust volume and/or response from the exhaust muffler valves?

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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 11:21 AM
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Your muffler bearings are working as designed. Enjoy the Z06!
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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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Gs 460 hp
z06 650 hp
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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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I notice the same difference between the Stingray and the Z06.
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Old Jun 5, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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That's the reason I pulled my fuse. I notice it on GS and find it irritating.
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