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Topic: EXHAUST SYSTEM

in Forum: C3 Fuel, Emission Control, and Exhaust Systems

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EXHAUST SYSTEM

Posted: 7/13/07 1:46pm Message 1 of 43
Snateman
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Jamestown, ND - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Black on Black
I know this is all speculative, but what is the best sounding exhaust set up out there.  I need some opinions so let 'em roll.


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Posted: 7/13/07 1:55pm Message 2 of 43
rearn2go72
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Bladenboro, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
Chambered exhaust, IMO.


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Posted: 7/13/07 2:43pm Message 3 of 43
Snateman
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Black on Black
Is it loud when you get on it, or just loud all the time?


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Posted: 7/13/07 3:17pm Message 4 of 43
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hmel '74
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
loud all the time and even LOUDER when you get on it Wink
sounds great!
Hmel '742007-07-13 16:27:40


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Posted: 7/13/07 4:05pm Message 5 of 43
ranger3
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Chambered exhaust


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Posted: 7/13/07 5:34pm Message 6 of 43
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dwright
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Do a search on "exhaust" and "sound" and you will find lots of opinions.
 
If you think you want loud all the time, ride with someone who has it for an hour straight before you install them.
You might change your mind.
dwright2007-07-13 17:40:59


 
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Posted: 7/13/07 6:50pm Message 7 of 43
Snateman
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette Black on Black
I guess what I'm looking for is something that sounds mean but isn't annoying, maybe a growl as apposed to a bite.


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Posted: 7/13/07 7:44pm Message 8 of 43
mkapp7879
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I have headers, duals and stock style mufflers on my black79. Sounds great, not loud but you still know there's something under the hood, as does the guy next to ya at the stoplight! On my white79, I simply replaced the cat with a test pipe. Rest is all factory. Sounds almost as good as the black one. I don't like a LOT of noise, I like to let the Vette just stand out on its own. Not by how noisy it is.


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Posted: 7/14/07 4:25am Message 9 of 43
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
I have headers, 2 1/2" straight pipes and flowmasters. Love the sound!


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Posted: 7/14/07 5:36am Message 10 of 43
whtlitnin
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VENTRESS, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 Blue Roadster, sb400, cam, electronic ignition,10 disc CD changer, 2.5" chambered exhaust, 3.36 rear,tremec 5 speed from Classic Chevy, fiberglass rear spring and vintage air.
I had a 69 coup with hooker side pipes so the chambered don't sound that loud to me. Wouldn't change for anything!


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