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flipstyledsm22 · 04-05-2016, 10:08 AM

Just bought a second hand ZL1. The previous owner installed a MagnaFlow Cat-back exhaust system. It is so damn loud in the car, that I can hardly hear people talk to me. I also have to jack up the volume to listen to music when driving around.

Does anyone have any suggestions on exhaust systems? I was told that Borla S-Type, Billy Boat Exhaust, and Corsa X-Pipe makes great sounding exhaust systems that keep the sound behind you and eliminates the droning noises. How true are those statements?

JBZL1 · 04-05-2016, 10:17 AM

The stock NPP exhaust with fuse pull might be loud enough for you maybe? I wanted an aftermarket exhaust but someone had mentioned to remove the trunk carpet and fold the seats down for a louder sound, boy he was right! With the fuse pull it was pleasantly loud, and when I don't want to hear it as much I put the carpet back in the trunk .

flipstyledsm22 · 04-05-2016, 10:41 AM

Enlighten me... What is this fuse pull you talk of?

mrshanes · 04-05-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flipstyledsm22

Enlighten me... What is this fuse pull you talk of?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268970

flipstyledsm22 · 04-05-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mrshanes

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268970

Interesting... I'll see if the fuse had been pulled. If so, I'll put one in and see if there is a difference.

JBZL1 · 04-05-2016, 03:30 PM

Most likely it's been disabled due to you already having an aftermarket exhaust.

polarisiq93 · 04-05-2016, 04:21 PM

it won't make a difference if its pulled or not if you don't have the stock cat back in it.. I have the corsa catback its awesome zero drone

flipstyledsm22 · 04-05-2016, 05:43 PM

I forgot to mention. I own a convertible ZL1... Things are much quieter for you hardtop owners.

bobby35ny · 04-05-2016, 06:08 PM

Corsa is the way to go, no drone, END OF STORY!!
-Bobby

FunkedOut · 04-05-2016, 06:16 PM

Corsa is real quiet inside, as it cancels almost all of the bass out of the note.
I have an extreme 3" Corsa, which is louder than the sport 3" ZL1 corsa.
It is way louder than stock standing outside the vehicle and much quieter inside.

Homeless Man · 04-05-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by polarisiq93

it won't make a difference if its pulled or not if you don't have the stock cat back in it.. I have the corsa catback its awesome zero drone

Yea you have an aftermarket catback. The fuse pull is to keep the flaps open in the stock exhaust to keep it loud.

EvilZL1 · 04-06-2016, 12:13 AM

Love my corsa, quiet until I dont want it to be

flipstyledsm22 · 04-06-2016, 12:22 PM

So... if I purchase the 3" Sport Corsa (http://www.corsaperformance.com/view...=14971&cfg=972)

How much louder will it be compared to factory? If it is the same (or quieter), that is where I want to be. But if it is louder, I might just bite the bullet and buy another factory exhaust system... I'm really trying to weigh my options here and get my money worth.

I just found out the previous owner put the Magnaflow Axle-back race series exhaust system on it. I kept banging my head trying to find this exhaust for the ZL1 and all along it was a Super Sport exhaust... smh.

DeSH · 04-07-2016, 06:21 AM

Have you thought about seeing if anyone is willing to trade their stock catback exhaust for your louder Magnaflow? You might even make a little money off the deal.

04-05-2016, 10:08 AM	#1
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Low In-Cabin Noise Exhaust System for ZL1's Just bought a second hand ZL1. The previous owner installed a MagnaFlow Cat-back exhaust system. It is so damn loud in the car, that I can hardly hear people talk to me. I also have to jack up the volume to listen to music when driving around. Does anyone have any suggestions on exhaust systems? I was told that Borla S-Type, Billy Boat Exhaust, and Corsa X-Pipe makes great sounding exhaust systems that keep the sound behind you and eliminates the droning noises. How true are those statements?

04-05-2016, 10:17 AM	#2
JBZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kitchener ON, Canada Posts: 176	The stock NPP exhaust with fuse pull might be loud enough for you maybe? I wanted an aftermarket exhaust but someone had mentioned to remove the trunk carpet and fold the seats down for a louder sound, boy he was right! With the fuse pull it was pleasantly loud, and when I don't want to hear it as much I put the carpet back in the trunk . __________________ 2012 ZL1 preproduction car #13 ROTO-FAB intake / IC reservoir , 2.85" upper , ported inlet

04-05-2016, 03:30 PM	#6
JBZL1 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kitchener ON, Canada Posts: 176	Most likely it's been disabled due to you already having an aftermarket exhaust. __________________ 2012 ZL1 preproduction car #13 ROTO-FAB intake / IC reservoir , 2.85" upper , ported inlet

04-05-2016, 06:08 PM	#9
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,023	Corsa is the way to go, no drone, END OF STORY!! -Bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

04-06-2016, 12:13 AM	#12
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Love my corsa, quiet until I dont want it to be __________________ 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/

04-05-2016, 10:41 AM	#3
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	Enlighten me... What is this fuse pull you talk of?

04-05-2016, 04:21 PM	#7
polarisiq93 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ontario Posts: 217	it won't make a difference if its pulled or not if you don't have the stock cat back in it.. I have the corsa catback its awesome zero drone

04-05-2016, 05:43 PM	#8
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I forgot to mention. I own a convertible ZL1... Things are much quieter for you hardtop owners.

04-05-2016, 06:16 PM	#10
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	Corsa is real quiet inside, as it cancels almost all of the bass out of the note. I have an extreme 3" Corsa, which is louder than the sport 3" ZL1 corsa. It is way louder than stock standing outside the vehicle and much quieter inside.

04-06-2016, 12:22 PM	#13
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	So... if I purchase the 3" Sport Corsa (http://www.corsaperformance.com/view...=14971&cfg=972) How much louder will it be compared to factory? If it is the same (or quieter), that is where I want to be. But if it is louder, I might just bite the bullet and buy another factory exhaust system... I'm really trying to weigh my options here and get my money worth. I just found out the previous owner put the Magnaflow Axle-back race series exhaust system on it. I kept banging my head trying to find this exhaust for the ZL1 and all along it was a Super Sport exhaust... smh.

04-07-2016, 06:21 AM	#14
DeSH Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #4801 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 241	Have you thought about seeing if anyone is willing to trade their stock catback exhaust for your louder Magnaflow? You might even make a little money off the deal.