Bodih,
Thanks for checking on your LS3. This may be something only on the L99s. It does appear to be some sort of gate/trap, probably to keep the resonance down when AFM kicks in.
I have released the tension on the springs using a screwdriver to hopefully keep the gates open all the time. It does seem a little louder now, but still seems quieter than my stock 2010 L99 coupe was. Maybe I got to used to the SLP Loudmouth I on my 2010.
I have not had a response from anyone with an L99 vert indicating their exhaust had these or not.