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Eric_ZL1 · 12-22-2014, 09:16 PM

Preparing for spring upgrades for my '13 ZL1 Vert and could use some guidance....

I am planning on doing the Lingenfelter 630HP (Stage 1) package but also was considering an exhaust upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the Corsa exhaust (recommended by LPE) or headers/hi-flo cats. The goal primarily being a more aggressive exhaust (not obnoxious) and no drone (my wife still wants to take trips in the car

).

FYI, I do have the MTW controller with the stock exhaust and it still seems a bit too tame.

Appreciate any suggestions, pros/cons...

ZL1-QTR · 12-24-2014, 03:28 AM

I'd go with headers first. With headers you would get the most HP gain out of the exhaust system, plus the exhaust note you're looking for

.

Shrek · 12-24-2014, 04:53 AM

I just did stainless works long tubes with their chambered exhaust and I love it.

JD-ZL1 · 12-24-2014, 05:41 AM

what numbers did Ted give you after you loaded the tune. rwhp/rwtq tks jim

Z/28Dan · 12-24-2014, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric_ZL1

Preparing for spring upgrades for my '13 ZL1 Vert and could use some guidance....

I am planning on doing the Lingenfelter 630HP (Stage 1) package but also was considering an exhaust upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the Corsa exhaust (recommended by LPE) or headers/hi-flo cats. The goal primarily being a more aggressive exhaust (not obnoxious) and no drone (my wife still wants to take trips in the car

).

FYI, I do have the MTW controller with the stock exhaust and it still seems a bit too tame.

Appreciate any suggestions, pros/cons...

You should check with LPE before you put on headers. At the risk of opening a can of worms, I was going in for the 630 package until I mentioned headers. I was told it causes a check engine light and they won't tune it out for you. I was on my own.

So now, I have moved to Jannetty 75RWHP. And Pfdat headers. Cannot wait to get it installed over the winter.

Do your research.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 12-24-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

You should check with LPE before you put on headers. At the risk of opening a can of worms, I was going in for the 630 package until I mentioned headers. I was told it causes a check engine light and they won't tune it out for you. I was on my own.

So now, I have moved to Jannetty 75RWHP. And Pfdat headers. Cannot wait to get it installed over the winter.

Do your research.

They said they will not tune for long tube headers? WTF?

nyrfan · 12-24-2014, 10:29 AM

Start with headers and work back. Headers give you sound and power, an exhaust just sound which after headers you may not even need or want.

nyrfan · 12-24-2014, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

You should check with LPE before you put on headers. At the risk of opening a can of worms, I was going in for the 630 package until I mentioned headers. I was told it causes a check engine light and they won't tune it out for you. I was on my own.

So now, I have moved to Jannetty 75RWHP. And Pfdat headers. Cannot wait to get it installed over the winter.

Do your research.

What, that's ridiculous!!

LuckyZL-1 · 12-24-2014, 01:07 PM

Headers ditch the Cats and use the exhaust controller. You'll be surprised how quiet it is and how loud it can be. We do road trips with them closed for the wife I run with them open as a noob repellent!

jon6.0 · 12-24-2014, 04:14 PM

I have headers with no cats and the stock exhaust. It's crazy loud with the flaps open. Sounds great flaps closed too. No drone at all going down the road.

Eric_ZL1 · 12-26-2014, 11:33 PM

Thanks for all the input... sounds like headers are the best way to start

revobasher · 12-28-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

I have headers with no cats and the stock exhaust. It's crazy loud with the flaps open. Sounds great flaps closed too. No drone at all going down the road.

Same here. Only flaps always open. Prius repellent.

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-28-2014, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

You should check with LPE before you put on headers. At the risk of opening a can of worms, I was going in for the 630 package until I mentioned headers. I was told it causes a check engine light and they won't tune it out for you. I was on my own.

So now, I have moved to Jannetty 75RWHP. And Pfdat headers. Cannot wait to get it installed over the winter.

Do your research.

That is totally strange. It must have to do with emissions. Every tuner in this world can tune for headers and no CEL.

SocalZL1 · 12-29-2014, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shrek

I just did stainless works long tubes with their chambered exhaust and I love it.

Is it crazy loud at start-up/cruising? Any drone? I'm considering headers and strongly considered the same exhaust.

12-22-2014, 09:16 PM	#1
Eric_ZL1 Drives: 2022 2SS Vert (on order) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 25	Corsa or Headers? Preparing for spring upgrades for my '13 ZL1 Vert and could use some guidance.... I am planning on doing the Lingenfelter 630HP (Stage 1) package but also was considering an exhaust upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the Corsa exhaust (recommended by LPE) or headers/hi-flo cats. The goal primarily being a more aggressive exhaust (not obnoxious) and no drone (my wife still wants to take trips in the car ). FYI, I do have the MTW controller with the stock exhaust and it still seems a bit too tame. Appreciate any suggestions, pros/cons...

12-24-2014, 04:53 AM	#3
Shrek Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Westerville Ohio Posts: 349	I just did stainless works long tubes with their chambered exhaust and I love it. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Black M6 Roto-Fab Intake, Apex Catch Can, Stainless Works 2" long tube headers with cat delete, Stainless Works 3" retro chambered catback, ATI Super Damper with 10% overdrive lower pulley, tuned by JRE. Sitting on Black MRR 228's wrapped in MT's.

12-24-2014, 05:41 AM	#4
JD-ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia Posts: 157 View My Garage	what numbers did Ted give you after you loaded the tune. rwhp/rwtq tks jim __________________ JRE 135 RWHP & 93 tune, SCT-4, ATI Superdamper, CAI, Elite2 CC , ID850 injectors, NGK TR7IX NAPA Green Belt Lingenfelter 9.55” L220290709 (23%) pulley Lingenfelter LPE idler relocation bracket DynaTech SupperMaxx LT headers/Supercats BMR 1" lowering springs BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, Z/28 wicker bill extension. HAWK HPS, MRR228's, M/T ET SS's P305/35-20

12-24-2014, 01:07 PM	#9
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Headers ditch the Cats and use the exhaust controller. You'll be surprised how quiet it is and how loud it can be. We do road trips with them closed for the wife I run with them open as a noob repellent! __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

12-24-2014, 04:14 PM	#10
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	I have headers with no cats and the stock exhaust. It's crazy loud with the flaps open. Sounds great flaps closed too. No drone at all going down the road. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

12-24-2014, 03:28 AM	#2
ZL1-QTR #00193 Drives: 14 ZL1 - 12 CT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 128	I'd go with headers first. With headers you would get the most HP gain out of the exhaust system, plus the exhaust note you're looking for .

12-24-2014, 10:29 AM	#7
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Start with headers and work back. Headers give you sound and power, an exhaust just sound which after headers you may not even need or want. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-26-2014, 11:33 PM	#11
Eric_ZL1 Drives: 2022 2SS Vert (on order) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 25	Thanks for all the input... sounds like headers are the best way to start