test drove a zl1
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test drove a zl1
I test drove a zl1 vert a couple months ago and can't stop thinking about the sound of the exhaust. How can I get my vetted to sound similar?
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So skip the Bullets and do headers and cut-outs.
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A few months ago, I was at a dealer and they were moving a ZL1 off the showroom floor to move out a sold C7 and I commented to the sales manager how much better the ZL1 sounded vs the C7. ARH headers, Xpipe and BB PRTs - love the way mine sounds,
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My next-door neighbor has a ZL1 that I hear it all the time. It has a fairly nice exhaust note (I was surprised Chevy got away with that db level) but, honestly, I don't think it sounds that great, maybe becuase of the h/c/header/cutout/GHL setup I had on my C5. His ZL1 sometimes has that motorboat sound to it. I think an aftermarket exhaust would probably make it sound much better. JMHO
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My next-door neighbor has a ZL1 that I hear it all the time. It has a fairly nice exhaust note (I was surprised Chevy got away with that db level) but, honestly, I don't think it sounds that great, maybe becuase of the h/c/header/cutout/GHL setup I had on my C5. His ZL1 sometimes has that motorboat sound to it. I think an aftermarket exhaust would probably make it sound much better. JMHO
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So would you say your sound is similar. Throaty, but not to loud?
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If he doesn't answer, the PRTs are on the calmer end of the spectrum... however, if you're looking for that sweet sound without going overboard, try longtubes and an X-pipe into the stock exhaust (or pick up Z06 mufflers for about $350, give or take $50) before you drop the coin on a set of Borla mufflers. As I said, I'm VERY happy with the way my car sounds with the Kooks/X/Ti combo
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