Anyone know why Corvettes sound different than F-bodies?
11-23-2005, 07:44 PM
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Anyone know why Corvettes sound different than F-bodies? Anyone have any idea? I was talking about it the other day with my friend, and we came to the conclusion that it must be the design of the header that makes such a difference in exhaust notes, because if you take a Corvette and an F-body, give them both the same exhaust setup, they will sound different from each other.
11-23-2005, 08:01 PM
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Not the headers (manifolds) so much as the whole exhaust system. It's a totally different configuration on the vettes than the F-bodies. Even if it's the same brand, it's still totally different routing.
11-23-2005, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Not the headers (manifolds) so much as the whole exhaust system. It's a totally different configuration on the vettes than the F-bodies. Even if it's the same brand, it's still totally different routing.
Originally Posted by kpowr82
fbody uses y-pipe setup while vettes use true duals. That's the single most important factor when considering tone.
11-23-2005, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by baldurann
I guess the routing is what gives the F-Body a different tone? That'd be a pretty logical explanation aswell. But it seems when you run, say, open headers on either car, a Corvette will sound different.
I said the same exact exhaust setup, as in both would have an x-pipe, and the same muffler (or no muffler, as I would prefer).
I said the same exact exhaust setup, as in both would have an x-pipe, and the same muffler (or no muffler, as I would prefer).
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11-24-2005, 07:31 PM
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have u ever seen what the catbacks look like on either cars?!?!
there is a huge difference right there!
for one, the y-body uses a dual muffler system with an h-pipe.
and the f-body uses a single muffler system with a y-pipe.
the bottom line is that both have VERY different systems, and therefor have VERY different sounds.
to answer your question. take the engine out of the C5 and put it in an fbody and you will have virtually an indestiguishable sound between the LS1
there is a huge difference right there!
for one, the y-body uses a dual muffler system with an h-pipe.
and the f-body uses a single muffler system with a y-pipe.
the bottom line is that both have VERY different systems, and therefor have VERY different sounds.
to answer your question. take the engine out of the C5 and put it in an fbody and you will have virtually an indestiguishable sound between the LS1
11-25-2005, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by baldurann
I guess the routing is what gives the F-Body a different tone? That'd be a pretty logical explanation aswell. But it seems when you run, say, open headers on either car, a Corvette will sound different.
I said the same exact exhaust setup, as in both would have an x-pipe, and the same muffler (or no muffler, as I would prefer).
I said the same exact exhaust setup, as in both would have an x-pipe, and the same muffler (or no muffler, as I would prefer).
Have you heard a vette and fbody both open header side by side? My guess is no, cause they should sound exactly the same. The Z06 will sound different because of the different heads and cam.
11-25-2005, 03:51 AM
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Originally Posted by baldurann
Anyone have any idea? I was talking about it the other day with my friend, and we came to the conclusion that it must be the design of the header that makes such a difference in exhaust notes, because if you take a Corvette and an F-body, give them both the same exhaust setup, they will sound different from each other.
11-25-2005, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Predator
If it's true that they would sound different with the same exhaust system, it's probably the cam that makes them sound different.
11-25-2005, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by baldurann
Guess you all read my question wrong, but I think I figured out the answer myself. Thanks anyways. 
Then he doesn't even post what this mystic answer is! What a putz!
11-25-2005, 02:38 PM
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Yeah, everyone ELSE is stupid. They all read your question wrong.
Then he doesn't even post what this mystic answer is! What a putz!
Then he doesn't even post what this mystic answer is! What a putz!
11-25-2005, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nautilus
If they are both stock... and the same year... then they both have the same cam... (with the exception of the Z06)
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