Dual-mode exhaust must rarely be ordered

[dwinva]

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Because dual mode exhaust is a gimmick. It's for people that desire to leave their cars stock.

I get that you're not a fan of it and that is OK (live and let live)....but how is it a "gimmick"? Yes I do desire to keep my car stock...at least for now. Dual mode exhaust works like a charm and sounds great. It's loud when you fire it up, quiets down when you give it just a little throttle until you get up to 2800 RPM's and then it opens up again. It's subtle but definitely noticeable.

[LuSe4]

Originally Posted by Chi-One

It is available on automatics.

I guess I was only referring to SS cars. My mistake.

[christianchevell]

Love my dual mode exhaust, its nice to open it up and let it roar and of course it gains power with a more free flowing exhaust, then it can quiet down like if by a cop or just doing a steady speed.........Then it sounds like my old 2011....camaro ss....And one of the reasons the trade in was so much worth it to upgrade!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LuSe4]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I can appreciate if you like the sound, but spending extra money for no HP gain makes no sense to me. I have no desire to be loud without a benefit. The people that spend money on aftermarket parts (headers, special cats, etc) are doing so for HP gains as well. NPP is nothing but noise. Save your money and buy something that actually makes the car run better.

Who says no horsepower gain? I have read that it is on par with aftermarket exhausts for horsepower increase on a stock to lightly modded car. What reason's do you guys have for bashing it. THAT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME.

[mhoskins76]

Originally Posted by Chi-One

It is available on automatics.

You sure about that? Tried building one on the GM.ca website and you can't get the NPP with an auto. The NPP is only available with a V8 and the 6-speed manual.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Originally Posted by gajagfan

I can appreciate if you like the sound, but spending extra money for no HP gain makes no sense to me. I have no desire to be loud without a benefit. The people that spend money on aftermarket parts (headers, special cats, etc) are doing so for HP gains as well. NPP is nothing but noise. Save your money and buy something that actually makes the car run better.

Everything I've ever read says this exhaust will give you a HP gain.

[SUKXOST]

Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Because dual mode exhaust is a gimmick. It's for people that desire to leave their cars stock.

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

There are many more DD Mustangs in Jersey than Camaro's that I have noticed over the years. The Camaro's come out more often in nice weather.

The weather until the last two weeks here has also been not inclined for pleasure driving. It's been tough for many across the US.

Dual mode is not a gimmick. I bet you wished it came stock with your car instead of having to lay down cash to mod it and toss your system. For those who have it, it works like a charm and sounds bad A, and....it's been done by the factory. To each his own. Don't hate, celebrate.

[two_wheel_mayhem]

Originally Posted by LuSe4

Who says no horsepower gain? I have read that it is on par with aftermarket exhausts for horsepower increase on a stock to lightly modded car. What reason's do you guys have for bashing it. THAT MAKES NO SENSE TO ME.

I'm not the one saying there is no horsepower gain, I'm positive there is a horsepower gain when the car opens up it's exhaust leak.


What makes it gimmicky is that it sounds like an old pickup truck with an exhaust leak and horsepower gain is marginal for extra money, about the same power you build by changing your mufflers. Also it only boosts top end power you have no added benefits that real performance exhaust systems offer..low end/midrange I have my sights set a little further than just running an axle back system.

[Stevew]

My 2012 SS has the standard exhaust. My 2012 Vet has the dual mode exhaust. Here is my take. I wish you could manually select between the modes of the dual mode exhaust. I would have to check the sticker, but I think the dual mode exhaust was like a $1200 option. That's a lot of money for six hp and sometimes sounds good.

[upstater]

Originally Posted by mhoskins76

You sure about that? Tried building one on the GM.ca website and you can't get the NPP with an auto. The NPP is only available with a V8 and the 6-speed manual.

Not available on V8 auto's because of Active Fuel Management. Sounds horrible when it cuts out 2 or more cylinders.

[S3XPanther]

Originally Posted by davidcroft

Mine sounds real wicked with ARH LTs. My cars are NEVER stock. Next step is to see what it sounds like with a cam. Mr. gimmick britches is definitely jealous of the best sounding factory catback ever

Video please.

[Camaro_Corvette]

I really like the startup sound these give you too.

[Meister]

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I really like the startup sound these give you too.

+1

[benji1997]

Originally Posted by mhoskins76

You sure about that? Tried building one on the GM.ca website and you can't get the NPP with an auto. The NPP is only available with a V8 and the 6-speed manual.

Last time I checked, mine is a 2LT and most definitely has the dual tipped exhausts.