Standard C7 exhaust experience
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I got the normal exhaust then added a couple of flowmasters and it turned out to sound really good. I was wanting magnaflows but could not get any to fit right so the shop I had do it said try the flows and if you don't like them I will take them off for free. I like them, Even left the gates that change the exhaust tone with the drive mode switch. Also real quit at 75mph.
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What specific Flowmaster (part # or model number) went into your car please, as I am sure there are others who will go down the same path as you?
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Start up sound is good to hear. Nothing driving around town though, you need to be WOT in your opinion? I guess I'd like a little purr but I'll be driving this everyday so maybe it's a blessing in disguise. How does the standard exhaust look in your opinion as well?
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Comparison pictures in post #11, this thread.
http://www.stingrayforums.com/forum/stingray-corvette-discussions/1052-exhaust-gaping-2.html
I will be a bit blasphemous here but probably would not order NPP again. I would save the money for something else, maybe a tintcoat or toward a trans roof... I have had the perf exhaust for 1600 miles and one week and I understand many, rightfully so, like the throaty sound. But I'm ok with just put it in touring mode most of the time. I kinda like being in touring mode and nailing it around around town or away from a stoplight, without creating a fuss and turning heads. I had a 6.2 camaro and as some have said, it's muted, but it still there to tell you, you own a v-8. I am finding that was fine.
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I will say this....our shop car has the NPP on it and there is a good deal in look and sound difference between the two. The NPP cars have a slightly larger tip over the std exhaust. When we did the header start up for the first time and the flaps open.....to say the car was on the loud side is an understatement. Not bad on the highway and when you close it the car was almost stock sounding but WOT and open.....much much louder than what the C6Z's were open.
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If you don't mind, how much did this conversion cost? Was this the only change in the exhaust system that you made? Glen, your comment "strikes home" with me. I am not sure I want an amplified exhaust note on longer trips in a convertible and might find a better place to put that $1195.00 to boot. I will have to sort this out as I wait.
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My salesman told me I should get the Performance Exhaust for resale. I'm 55 and turned around to my 18 yr. daughter and told him selling it was her problem, not mine. He said, trust me, you want it. I do not have my baby yet, but am so excited I got it because it gives you options on having it on all of the time or have it regular and it shouldn't roar to much. I am at 3000 and will check for an update tomorrow. I expect movement on my convertible very soon. 3100, here I come!
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Cost for 2 mufflers and install was $350. Every thing in the system is stock but the mufflers, I even left the gates that change with the mode switch. Looks bone stock from the back. I was a little worried is was going to be too loud at highway speed, but it is not at ALL. In fact with the mode button in eco or tour it sounds stock at 75mph. It does sound great when you get on it though! I also had them make it to where if I want to put the stock mufflers back on I can.
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