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kinpin · 01-21-2016, 09:08 PM

I have a 2014 ZL1 that I just ordered a combination set off KOOKs headers and off road pips for . I was thinking of getting a full Corsa Cat Back Exhaust system to but is the Corsa system really worth the money ? Is it that much better then the stock exhaust system in either sound quality or HP gran to justify the 1200.00 bucks ?

Sakudog · 01-21-2016, 09:17 PM

You won't gain any power from any 3" system with your setup or power level. Longtubes with NPP sounds great, I'd stick with that and see what you think before further investment.

What you do gain is beauty, the 3" systems out there (Magnaflow, Corsa, Borla) look GREAT from behind.

My car on the factory PD blower (before the Twin Turbos) made 840 rwhp through the stock NPP with longtubes.

Redlineviper · 01-21-2016, 09:19 PM

The more HP or air your engine expels the bigger the gains. For most the npp is sufficiant. I am installing my corsa in a couple weeks and expect 20hp gains and I am making 850whp. I think a 640-700 hp cat might pick up 5-10. That's just a guess. More of a gain in reducing drone than hp sometimes.

kinpin · 01-21-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sakudog

You won't gain any power from any 3" system with your setup or power level. Longtubes with NPP sounds great, I'd stick with that and see what you think before further investment.

What you do gain is beauty, the 3" systems out there (Magnaflow, Corsa, Borla) look GREAT from behind.

My car on the factory PD blower (before the Twin Turbos) made 840 rwhp through the stock NPP with longtubes.

OK thanks

Sakudog · 01-21-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Redlineviper

The more HP or air your engine expels the bigger the gains. For most the npp is sufficiant. I am installing my corsa in a couple weeks and expect 20hp gains and I am making 850whp. I think a 640-700 hp cat might pick up 5-10. That's just a guess. More of a gain in reducing drone than hp sometimes.

I think we should qualify that both of our cars are Twin Turbo and they are MUCH more sensitive to restrictions after the turbos than these PD cars.

Redlineviper · 01-21-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sakudog

I think we should qualify that both of our cars are Twin Turbo and they are MUCH more sensitive to restrictions after the turbos than these PD cars.

Very true and I like your post better than mine. We were both posting at the same time. Anxious to see what you find after you dyno yours again.

96ss1664 · 01-22-2016, 11:51 AM

If you go this route make sure to try and find someone local to you so you could hear theirs or if not try YouTube. My friend has the Corsa with headers and no cats on his CTSV, and to me the NPP sounds way better than the Corsa.

EvilZL1 · 01-25-2016, 11:08 AM

ARH no cats/w Corsa... love every bit of it

nvydvr · 01-25-2016, 11:42 AM

I had the Corsa ZL1 exhaust on my '15 1LE and it sounded awesome. I shifted from the dual exhaust. But, now that I have the NPP on my ZL1 I think I am going to stick with it. I will say the Corsa looks great on the rear, but for the price I can't justify changing it out. Just my $.02

polarisiq93 · 01-25-2016, 12:41 PM

I have kooks headers with high flows and the corsa cat back, I love the way it sounds and very quiet cruising on the highway. As said though the stock exhaust will do the job.

Vader2011v6 · 02-01-2016, 12:42 AM

I just put my corsa on I couldn't be happier. It sounds awesome. Quieter in the car and louder outside the car. To me the car sounds much smoother. I got it mostly for looks though and a little more sound. Im not expecting to get much horse power gains. The npp does good work though with flow.

Atomic Zl1 · 02-01-2016, 06:08 PM

I have 2 in ARH headers, no cats and Corsa catback. Love the sound of the car. Making 765 to the tire, before I changed to Corsa. I plan to tune again to see the gains.

Plus cold starts sound amazing....

EvilZL1 · 02-02-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vader2011v6

I just put my corsa on I couldn't be happier. It sounds awesome. Quieter in the car and louder outside the car. To me the car sounds much smoother. I got it mostly for looks though and a little more sound. Im not expecting to get much horse power gains. The npp does good work though with flow.

Yea, love the color man. If I'm not mistaken I follow you on Instagram, you're constantly uploading group outings. But love the corsa, I wanted them for more sound and the black tips.

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Originally Posted by Atomic Zl1

I have 2 in ARH headers, no cats and Corsa catback. Love the sound of the car. Making 765 to the tire, before I changed to Corsa. I plan to tune again to see the gains.

Plus cold starts sound amazing....

Cold starts are wonderful! Cant wait to put a cam in it to hear the difference

Rando73 · 02-02-2016, 10:51 AM

I love the sound and the black tips!

01-21-2016, 09:08 PM	#1
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	ZL1 v8 Corsa Cat Back Exhaust ? I have a 2014 ZL1 that I just ordered a combination set off KOOKs headers and off road pips for . I was thinking of getting a full Corsa Cat Back Exhaust system to but is the Corsa system really worth the money ? Is it that much better then the stock exhaust system in either sound quality or HP gran to justify the 1200.00 bucks ?

01-21-2016, 09:17 PM	#2
Sakudog Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The ATX Posts: 966	You won't gain any power from any 3" system with your setup or power level. Longtubes with NPP sounds great, I'd stick with that and see what you think before further investment. What you do gain is beauty, the 3" systems out there (Magnaflow, Corsa, Borla) look GREAT from behind. My car on the factory PD blower (before the Twin Turbos) made 840 rwhp through the stock NPP with longtubes. __________________ Ryker #29 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 2015 Z/28 #809

01-21-2016, 09:19 PM	#3
Redlineviper Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 936	The more HP or air your engine expels the bigger the gains. For most the npp is sufficiant. I am installing my corsa in a couple weeks and expect 20hp gains and I am making 850whp. I think a 640-700 hp cat might pick up 5-10. That's just a guess. More of a gain in reducing drone than hp sometimes. __________________ 2013 A6 ZL1

01-22-2016, 11:51 AM	#7
96ss1664 Drives: 1996 Z28/SS, 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Paducah, Ky Posts: 176	If you go this route make sure to try and find someone local to you so you could hear theirs or if not try YouTube. My friend has the Corsa with headers and no cats on his CTSV, and to me the NPP sounds way better than the Corsa. __________________ 13 Camaro ZL1 IOM #3976 96 SS Camaro #1664, 04 2500 Dirtymax ZL1 Current Mods: KOOKS 2" w/orp, BTR Stage 3 Cam, LPE 2.55, LPE 9.1, ATI Damper, LPE Isolator Coupling, LPE CAI, Ported TB/Snout/Blower, JMS BAP, ID-850, 160 T, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Elite Eng CC Gen2...

01-25-2016, 11:08 AM	#8
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,741	ARH no cats/w Corsa... love every bit of it __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

01-25-2016, 11:42 AM	#9
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	I had the Corsa ZL1 exhaust on my '15 1LE and it sounded awesome. I shifted from the dual exhaust. But, now that I have the NPP on my ZL1 I think I am going to stick with it. I will say the Corsa looks great on the rear, but for the price I can't justify changing it out. Just my $.02 __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

01-25-2016, 12:41 PM	#10
polarisiq93 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 217	I have kooks headers with high flows and the corsa cat back, I love the way it sounds and very quiet cruising on the highway. As said though the stock exhaust will do the job.

02-01-2016, 12:42 AM	#11
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	I just put my corsa on I couldn't be happier. It sounds awesome. Quieter in the car and louder outside the car. To me the car sounds much smoother. I got it mostly for looks though and a little more sound. Im not expecting to get much horse power gains. The npp does good work though with flow. __________________ Custom blue 2014 ZL1. Cold air intake,clear bra,apex springs,apex oil catchcan,18 percent pulley,stainless works long tubes wit high flow cats,ls3 throttle body, (595tq/607hp) to the wheels

02-01-2016, 06:08 PM	#12
Atomic Zl1 Drives: 2013 ZL1-Clean one owner Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 86	I have 2 in ARH headers, no cats and Corsa catback. Love the sound of the car. Making 765 to the tire, before I changed to Corsa. I plan to tune again to see the gains. Plus cold starts sound amazing....

02-02-2016, 10:51 AM	#14
Rando73 Drives: 2012 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mt Holly,NC Posts: 229	I love the sound and the black tips! Attached Images __________________ 2012 M6 Black , Roto Fab , Corsa Cat-Back....