SS exhaust swap for ZL1?? i know someone is going to try ;) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SteveRS · 01-06-2012, 05:23 AM

this is a repost but I lost the thread months ago.. so im making a new one..

aside from the diffuser being different to accomodate the quad tips... will this theoretically work?? or will I have to get some other mods like some sort of cpmputer programming for the valves or somethin.. ill run with them open at all times.. doesnt bother me haha

nak3dsnake · 01-06-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveRS

this is a repost but I lost the thread months ago.. so im making a new one..

aside from the diffuser being different to accomodate the quad tips... will this theoretically work?? or will I have to get some other mods like some sort of cpmputer programming for the valves or somethin.. ill run with them open at all times.. doesnt bother me haha

I'm thinking of doing the same but the valves are controlled by the cars main computer. I dont know if that software can be added to previous ECU's. Even if you could your car would have the necessary wiring. What I've been looking at is the Mild to wild exhaust control kit from West Coast Corvette.

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...-c6z06zr1.aspx

*radz28* · 01-06-2012, 09:21 AM

What I would worry a little about would be the size of the pipes aft of the cats' and then how it fits against and around the rear pumpkin, being it's a lot larger on ZL1. The bodies of the mufflers are significantly different between the two (for obvious dual-mode reasons) but the bends aft the pumkin are more aggressive on ZL1. It seems like it would work, but I'd just anticipate checking these areas for any problems. Otherwise - I bet it'd be a nice fit

stymie · 01-06-2012, 12:16 PM

How about programming the in-car HOMELINK system to control the valving... ?

davidcroft · 01-06-2012, 12:20 PM

I am definitely going to be doing this swap. If I'm correct the dual mode exhaust on the corvettes run off vacuum. My '12 SS should have some of the Zl1 provisions already in tact.

SteveRS · 01-07-2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by davidcroft

I am definitely going to be doing this swap. If I'm correct the dual mode exhaust on the corvettes run off vacuum. My '12 SS should have some of the Zl1 provisions already in tact.

I remember seeing a dual mode exhaust up close when i was at a chevy dealer gettin work done on my cobalt SS revving below 4K it was fine then he let it rip and it opened up higher than 4500-5000 RPM..was a nice sight.. I mean n theory its not liek the ZL1 is a WIDER camaro.. and all camaros come off the same frame and platform so im sure this exhaust will mount up just fine.. we just need a good under body shot of a ZL1 LEGIT.. to see what the mufflers look like

nak3dsnake · 01-07-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stymie

How about programming the in-car HOMELINK system to control the valving... ?

Yes there's another kit that will let you.

http://shop.sunsetorangecreations.co...1&categoryId=2

nak3dsnake · 01-07-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveRS

I remember seeing a dual mode exhaust up close when i was at a chevy dealer gettin work done on my cobalt SS revving below 4K it was fine then he let it rip and it opened up higher than 4500-5000 RPM..was a nice sight.. I mean n theory its not liek the ZL1 is a WIDER camaro.. and all camaros come off the same frame and platform so im sure this exhaust will mount up just fine.. we just need a good under body shot of a ZL1 LEGIT.. to see what the mufflers look like

Its an issue of whether or not the tubing is 2.5 inch diameter or 3 inch diameter that so have speculated it might be. If its 2.5 it'll bolt right up, if not it'll require some adapting.

GEEo · 01-07-2012, 10:46 AM

I don't think its worth doing. you'd be better of with an aftermarket cat back IMO.

nak3dsnake · 01-07-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GEEo

I don't think its worth doing. you'd be better of with an aftermarket cat back IMO.

Except people want it for the dual mode part of the exhaust. And last time I checked there wasn't a dual mode kit for our cars, and a pair of dual mode mufflers are about 800 bucks a pair. I suppose you could get a set of baffles and do it yourself but that's not what people here want. So getting a take off exhaust from a ZL1 looks like the better deal.

Rogey89 · 01-07-2012, 11:03 AM

I don't think adding the ZL1 active exhaust to the SS is a good idea

01-06-2012, 05:23 AM	#1
SteveRS Drives: 2010 SIM Cobalt SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 6,331	SS exhaust swap for ZL1?? i know someone is going to try ;) this is a repost but I lost the thread months ago.. so im making a new one.. aside from the diffuser being different to accomodate the quad tips... will this theoretically work?? or will I have to get some other mods like some sort of cpmputer programming for the valves or somethin.. ill run with them open at all times.. doesnt bother me haha __________________ 2011 Imperial Blue 1.5SS 2010 Silver Ice Cobalt SS

01-06-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	What I would worry a little about would be the size of the pipes aft of the cats' and then how it fits against and around the rear pumpkin, being it's a lot larger on ZL1. The bodies of the mufflers are significantly different between the two (for obvious dual-mode reasons) but the bends aft the pumkin are more aggressive on ZL1. It seems like it would work, but I'd just anticipate checking these areas for any problems. Otherwise - I bet it'd be a nice fit __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

01-06-2012, 12:20 PM	#5
davidcroft Sellin Chevy's since '06 Drives: 18ZL1 02Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: DIRTY SOUFTH Posts: 1,461 View My Garage	I am definitely going to be doing this swap. If I'm correct the dual mode exhaust on the corvettes run off vacuum. My '12 SS should have some of the Zl1 provisions already in tact. __________________ '19 Z06-7Speed and lowered on stock bolts '02 Z28-Kooks true dual headers/TSP heads&cam/full suspension & Kmember sub40K orig miles. https://youtu.be/h6faSdcvNew TRADED!'17 ATS-V Coupe w/ Carbon Black pkg https://youtu.be/GH_t-R-TJV0 SOLD! '18 ZL1 Mosiac Blk SOLD!'16 SS Sedan-Forgestars/ARH/rotofab TRADED!2014 SS Sedan SOLD! 2013 Blue Ray1SS/1LE 1of20. TRADED! 2012 White 1SS/RS

01-07-2012, 11:03 AM	#11
Rogey89 ZL 1 3 7 Drives: '23 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Posts: 447	I don't think adding the ZL1 active exhaust to the SS is a good idea __________________ '11 2SS / '23 ZL1 / '23 Silverado ZR2 Daily

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