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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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I have to say that they both serve several purposes, but they do have one in common and that is to make more power. The bullet setup does a good job but is Very loud. Loud to the point you can be heard a mile away when you are running at WOT. Use to give me a headach, and the brackets broke several times. I had to buy some 304 stainless and build a bracket

THe LGM Big 3 on the other hand has a more smooth, and refined low growl. Comes totally polished, and looks great. Better yet you can sneak in late without being so obvious. The best things are that the test car made more power when back to back testing was done, and the number 1 ?? You can hear the 3 beeps when starting off a street race.

I've driven lots of miles with both setups, and honestly prefer the Big3 because I don't get a headache. When its loud it is pretty cool. When its too loud, its not cool. Either that or I am starting to get old. LOL, not old yet.
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On a side note, this is the one time its good to have 3 inches.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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im not a vette owner but my uncles cousin has a 05 c6. he has a cam long tubes and the bullets. they are loud but they sound great
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im not a vette owner but my uncles cousin has a 05 c6. he has a cam long tubes and the bullets. they are loud but they sound great
I completely agree that they sound good, but I was looking for more power, and a more refined sound. Besides that, my neighbors have been understanding enough. Thought it was time to pay them back. Keep in mind, the LGM Big 3 are not whisper quiet, just a lot smoother, and at WOT are extremely smooth. At least now I can start her up and idle without waking them up. I can also come home late without bothering anyone. Good neighbors that don't bother you are hard to come by.
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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I have the Big 3 and love them. They do have a drone at certain rpm.
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I have the Big 3 and love them. They do have a drone at certain rpm.
I hear ya bro, I love them too, but I do miss the racecar sound a little.

You said DRONE from the big 3 at certain RPMS? I haven't heard anything other then a whoosh sound sometimes. Don't know how to explain it.
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
The best things are that the test car made more power when back to back testing was done
All that needs to be said. That in conjunction with being quieter is icing on the cake.
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