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CallMeWonder · 07-13-2011, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shurenuff

Cool video

This sounds so much better, hate that crackling the original video shows.

Speedy1975 · 07-13-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by King Mouse

Is the exhaust popping due to a lean condition?

No, when the throttle is closed there is no fuel spraying in to the cyls and that's just the left over burning off on over rev. No big deal.

I wouldn't expect the production version to sound quite that good though. I doubt it'll pass EPA noise abatement testing with that setup.

The ZL1 looks like it's gonna be a great package. I wish they could do something to clean up those hoses coming out the front of the engine cover. That looks terrible.

*radz28* · 07-13-2011, 12:56 PM

It's my opinion the crackles are from the engine being cold and not up to operating temperatures. I know my '02 would pop and fart through the LTs and CB when cold, and bet all that goes away after evering thing's warmed up.

Z4me · 07-13-2011, 12:58 PM

I wish they could do something to clean up those hoses coming out the front of the engine cover. That looks terrible.[/QUOTE]

Thats one of the first things I will change is to clean up the engine bay.
The current way it looks

, so thats gotta change, unless they
clean it up before final production.

The engine sounds awesome in person, my wife and I really enjoyed hearing it.

*radz28* · 07-13-2011, 01:01 PM

A couple of those are intercooler hoses, so I'm sure finding some alternative wouldn't be hard to do. I agree that something should be done to clean those up.

MadeInAmerica19 · 07-13-2011, 09:08 PM

Would definitely put new exhaust on it, im sure it has potential.

hv92 · 07-13-2011, 10:11 PM

IF we do a resonator delete on the ZL1, would it effect the dual-mode exhaust function?

ralniv · 07-14-2011, 12:26 AM

Sounds like crap when there is no load on the engine.

Exhaust sounds from ZL1 track videos are so much sweeter to my ears.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 07-14-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ralniv

Sounds like crap when there is no load on the engine.

Exhaust sounds from ZL1 track videos are so much sweeter to my ears.

I'd say the videos in the OP are about 30-35% quality compared to the real thing sitting right next to you.

Of course, rolling around will sound better, but trust me when I say those videos don't do it justice.

Joebot8484 · 07-14-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'd say the videos in the OP are about 30-35% quality compared to the real thing sitting right next to you.

Of course, rolling around will sound better, but trust me when I say those videos don't do it justice.

Very true my friend, I got to hear it revv in person and I can't wait to listen to it's sweet music all day.

maniaxx · 07-14-2011, 09:56 AM

holy mother of god!!!!

JWR046 · 07-19-2011, 02:04 PM

yup.. sounds good but want to hear it myself in person. I cannot wait until the real street and strip tests start. I am looking forward to seeing what the final horsepower will be. The rumor of 570 sounds good. The CTS-v is 556 The dual mode exhaust on Vette adds 6 HP on a 430 horse 6.2. So even being conservative.... 562 HP. The exhaust is a lot better on the ZL1 than CTS-v so I am sure they picked up some more HP. Hoping for 575+

Can't wait to be able to order one.

07-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#45
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,186 View My Garage	It's my opinion the crackles are from the engine being cold and not up to operating temperatures. I know my '02 would pop and fart through the LTs and CB when cold, and bet all that goes away after evering thing's warmed up. __________________ '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

07-13-2011, 12:58 PM	#46
Z4me Drives: 2013 ZL1 IOM Vin #169 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,953	I wish they could do something to clean up those hoses coming out the front of the engine cover. That looks terrible.[/QUOTE] Thats one of the first things I will change is to clean up the engine bay. The current way it looks , so thats gotta change, unless they clean it up before final production. The engine sounds awesome in person, my wife and I really enjoyed hearing it. __________________

07-13-2011, 01:01 PM	#47
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,186 View My Garage	A couple of those are intercooler hoses, so I'm sure finding some alternative wouldn't be hard to do. I agree that something should be done to clean those up. __________________ '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

07-13-2011, 09:08 PM	#48
MadeInAmerica19 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS ABM w/ whites Join Date: May 2008 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 61	LSA = Potential Would definitely put new exhaust on it, im sure it has potential. __________________ First Car: Dodge Charger Daytona Second Car: ABM Camaro 1SS w/ custom white seats

07-13-2011, 10:11 PM	#49
hv92 Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA Posts: 547	IF we do a resonator delete on the ZL1, would it effect the dual-mode exhaust function? __________________ My name is Jake Huntsey. New YORK NEW YORK!

07-14-2011, 12:26 AM	#50
ralniv Drives: far too much Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 72	Sounds like crap when there is no load on the engine. Exhaust sounds from ZL1 track videos are so much sweeter to my ears.

07-14-2011, 09:56 AM	#53
maniaxx Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 2	holy mother of god!!!!

07-19-2011, 02:04 PM	#54
JWR046 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1786 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 239	yup.. sounds good but want to hear it myself in person. I cannot wait until the real street and strip tests start. I am looking forward to seeing what the final horsepower will be. The rumor of 570 sounds good. The CTS-v is 556 The dual mode exhaust on Vette adds 6 HP on a 430 horse 6.2. So even being conservative.... 562 HP. The exhaust is a lot better on the ZL1 than CTS-v so I am sure they picked up some more HP. Hoping for 575+ Can't wait to be able to order one.

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