Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Exhaust. Headers?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:47 AM
  #1  
Lic98LS1Bird's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Dallas Texas
Default Exhaust. Headers?

98LS1formula
any exhaust recommendations? Do not want the old loud thrush muffler type. Had the corsa on a previous ls1 vette and liked that sound.
Is it worth the power gain and cost adding the headers? Type?
Does that change the exhaust sound much?

was in the internal also by error.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2018 | 07:02 PM
  #2  
z-maro's Avatar
12 Second Club
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,287
Likes: 22
From: MN
Default

Originally Posted by Lic98LS1Bird
98LS1formula
any exhaust recommendations? Do not want the old loud thrush muffler type. Had the corsa on a previous ls1 vette and liked that sound.
Is it worth the power gain and cost adding the headers? Type?
Does that change the exhaust sound much?

was in the internal also by error.
Quieter options would be magnaflow or hooker. Sound will be different between the vette and f-body (x-pipe vs y-pipe). I would say it is worth it to add headers, 1-7/8" long tubes, and yes they do change the sound quite a bit.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2018 | 07:37 PM
  #3  
trilkb's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,106
Likes: 80
Default

Also depends if you keep cats or not. No cats..id definitely look into the magnaflow style set ups with the muffler similar to factory. Tsp system looks very nice, gmmg, hooker. Slp lm2 is obnoxious.

to be honest I'd consider the entire tsp line if I had the money.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2018 | 08:02 PM
  #4  
Bob570's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 640
Likes: 297
From: Michigan
Default

There is definitely a fairly decent amount of power to be gained with headers alone. They will change the sound a lot. That Magnaflow system is pretty quiet, even with a cam, headers and ORY it's not terribly loud. With the stock cam it was barely louder than my dad's stock 2017 2500HD.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2018 | 08:09 PM
  #5  
HCI2000SS's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 11,137
Likes: 20
From: Howell & Fenton MI
Default

If you want quieter stay away from the Magnaflow bullet style mufflers. I run their 14419 bullet muffler in the I-section on the y-pipe, and it has a nice deep tone, but still very loud
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:21 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE