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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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I am selling my Vette right now because it is ... VERY healthy sounding - I'd like to spend a little more and get a quieter Corvette with more power. What is everyones opinion here on this sort of thing?
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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I hated my car when it was quiet. The more power thing is good though
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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mine isn't queit now with the B&B but after i put the MS4 cam, Z06 heads and Longtubes it's gonna sound REALLY mean But to answer your question, yes boosted Vette's tend to be quieter is some aspect but i wouldn't guess it's THAT much difference.~Cole~
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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The volume of the S/C greatly depends on the type and model. At idle, there is no S/C that will at least make some noise. The Vortech VQ series are pretty good at this. There are many S/C at cruise that is hard to tell they are there with a mild catback installed.

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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Novi 2000 is your answer to gobs of power and virtually no noise. I on the other hand want to be heard coming a block away and am getting an F1A
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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^ Lol, I might get an F1 too, lol or some huge TT's.
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
^ Lol, I might get an F1 too, lol or some huge TT's.
I love me some huge T-Ts
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I love me some huge T-Ts
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Originally Posted by WickedC5
Novi 2000 is your answer to gobs of power and virtually no noise.
I agree
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I love me some huge T-Ts
Sometimes too quiet.
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running a turbo and open exhaust sounds sorta like running it open with cats.... till you go WOT... then it sounds like a jet taking off....
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