Swinging the other way: quiet exhaust
12-07-2006, 09:25 AM
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Swinging the other way: quiet exhaust Greetings,
I purchased my current vehicle (99 SS) from a member of this board a few years ago. On it, there is what looks like a custom made and installed long-tube, cat-less, muffler-less, pair of 3" pipes (x-pipe intersect) that hang kinda low and dump at the rear bumper (some welds show that they originally were axle-dump).
The "holy ******* ****!" loud exhaust was fun for awhile, but now my hearing tests are showing me that I'm sustaining gradual hearing damage (something I know to be irreversible), so I'm ready to put on an exhaust that is not only much quieter, but also hugs the car a bit better than the current one.
I have a pair of cats from a previous LS1 that I can use, but I really need suggestions on an exhaust that's stealthy quiet (can go loud at high rpms) and won't bankrupt me, as I am putting the gf through her second college education, leaving me with little disposable income. This car will NOT be tracked, as I am trying to keep it in very good condition until I can purchase one of the new Camaros in the future.
Thoughts? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I purchased my current vehicle (99 SS) from a member of this board a few years ago. On it, there is what looks like a custom made and installed long-tube, cat-less, muffler-less, pair of 3" pipes (x-pipe intersect) that hang kinda low and dump at the rear bumper (some welds show that they originally were axle-dump).
The "holy ******* ****!" loud exhaust was fun for awhile, but now my hearing tests are showing me that I'm sustaining gradual hearing damage (something I know to be irreversible), so I'm ready to put on an exhaust that is not only much quieter, but also hugs the car a bit better than the current one.
I have a pair of cats from a previous LS1 that I can use, but I really need suggestions on an exhaust that's stealthy quiet (can go loud at high rpms) and won't bankrupt me, as I am putting the gf through her second college education, leaving me with little disposable income. This car will NOT be tracked, as I am trying to keep it in very good condition until I can purchase one of the new Camaros in the future.
Thoughts? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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12-07-2006, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
There is a thread running currently in this part of the fourm talking about exaclty this....do a search one dual-in dual-out... your could keep your X...and quiet that mother down
12-07-2006, 02:15 PM
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Here is a link to that thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/617867-pics-true-duals-w-one-dual-dual-out-muffler.html
Basically it's a way to fit a full size muffler in a true dual setup. It will quiet the exhaust down a great deal, but there is another option. If you can fit them there you can run 2 full size mufflers before the exit tips out back...on a Camaro they might look weird but on a TA you can get it to work ok.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/617867-pics-true-duals-w-one-dual-dual-out-muffler.html
Basically it's a way to fit a full size muffler in a true dual setup. It will quiet the exhaust down a great deal, but there is another option. If you can fit them there you can run 2 full size mufflers before the exit tips out back...on a Camaro they might look weird but on a TA you can get it to work ok.
12-07-2006, 02:30 PM
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Just add mufflers since you don't have any.
To find out what mufflers sound the best to you, go here www.ls1sounds.com
Click on the true dual section and start listening to samples.
To find out what mufflers sound the best to you, go here www.ls1sounds.com
Click on the true dual section and start listening to samples.
12-07-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by lsx24
Here is a link to that thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617867
Basically it's a way to fit a full size muffler in a true dual setup. It will quiet the exhaust down a great deal, but there is another option. If you can fit them there you can run 2 full size mufflers before the exit tips out back...on a Camaro they might look weird but on a TA you can get it to work ok.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=617867
Basically it's a way to fit a full size muffler in a true dual setup. It will quiet the exhaust down a great deal, but there is another option. If you can fit them there you can run 2 full size mufflers before the exit tips out back...on a Camaro they might look weird but on a TA you can get it to work ok.
Ive seen that they place tem in "Oval up" Vs oval side to side
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12-08-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
A couple Borla XR-1s would set you back a couple hundred bucks and sound nice.
Borla XR-1 ExhaustThe Borla XR-1 Race exhaust is the highest flowing exhaust for the C5. It also is the loudest of all the exhausts.
12-08-2006, 04:30 PM
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He's not buying a C5 exhaust. 
The oval Borlas may not be totally stealthy, but a pair of them will make a noticeable difference in sound pressure levels. Combined with the cats, it will sound pretty decent and be quiter than what he has now. Summit/Jegs also carry a wide selection of mufflers if you want quiet at a cheaper price than Borlas.
The oval Borlas may not be totally stealthy, but a pair of them will make a noticeable difference in sound pressure levels. Combined with the cats, it will sound pretty decent and be quiter than what he has now. Summit/Jegs also carry a wide selection of mufflers if you want quiet at a cheaper price than Borlas.
12-08-2006, 07:13 PM
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Yeah I just thought a XR1 is a XR1..might be a bit diffrent to fit on the car its ment to but functionaly they'd be the same...if not..my bad!
Ive been doing some listening over at LS1Sounds....and is it me or does the Bassini sound like the SLP Dual-Dual on steroids
Ive been doing some listening over at LS1Sounds....and is it me or does the Bassini sound like the SLP Dual-Dual on steroids
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