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littlefielc · 09-09-2016, 04:36 PM

I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL.
How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it?

David Littlefield

Leo72793 · 09-09-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by littlefielc

I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL.
How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it?

David Littlefield

Probably alot like this

https://youtu.be/kkRL_8wHsHQ?t=70

derek1387 · 09-09-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo72793

Probably alot like this

https://youtu.be/kkRL_8wHsHQ?t=70

Had to.

1Coopgt · 09-09-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by littlefielc

I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL.
How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it?

David Littlefield

It will sound great . Not to loud but when you want to hear it you can and will, along with everyone else.

BluedEvil21 · 09-09-2016, 08:28 PM

Hey there i have the same car I just have the npp exhaust valves on a switch.usually they are off I enjoy the sound sounds exotic-ish

camguynj · 09-09-2016, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by littlefielc

I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL.
How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it?

David Littlefield

Hey David, I'm from the 60s too ...1st muscle car was new '66 GTO I've listened to A LOT of video clips of Camaro exhausts and IMO this setup is what a 60s big block muscle car sounds like. You'll need more than just exhaust mods to get this sound...

cai,kooks headers and high flow cat ,flowmaster american thunder full3" cat back exhaust comp cam big blower cam

Kenny Camaro · 09-09-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Hey David, I'm from the 60s too ...1st muscle car was new '66 GTO I've listened to A LOT of video clips of Camaro exhausts and IMO this setup is what a 60s muscle car sounds like. You'll need more than just exhaust mods to get this sound.

You'll need at least 12 grand more cash. That does sound badass!!

camguynj · 09-09-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

You'll need at least 12 grand more cash. That does sound badass!!

Or you could go cheaper. Here's my car ...just cai, shorty headers and cutouts. Since then
I added HF cats and it sounds even better. Total cost ~ $2k

Leo72793 · 09-09-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by derek1387

Had to.

Kenny Camaro · 09-09-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Or you could go cheaper. Here's my car ...just cai, shorty headers and cutouts. Since then
I added HF cats and it sounds even better. Total cost ~ $2k

No cam? The other vid was definitely cammed

camguynj · 09-09-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

No cam? The other vid was definitely cammed

No cam ...yet

The car in that other video besides having a cam had LT hdrs AND had a 3" cat back exhuast ...IMO the 3" pipes is what enhances the other mods and really adds the extra resonance to make it sound like a big block exhaust.

littlefielc · 09-09-2016, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the replies and especially the video. I had a G37S with a Borla muffler that had a similar, sweet note. I probably save my pennies and give one a try.

shibbs · 09-10-2016, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by littlefielc

I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL.
How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it?

David Littlefield

If it's an LFX, you're not going to get it to sound the way you want it to aside from idle. The V6s can idle....tolerably. Once you get on it, it's not going to sound "right."

PostNup · 09-10-2016, 12:59 AM

I miss the old sounds.

I grew up spending my weekends at Moroso Motor Sports Park every weekend from fall to spring. Luv the old big blocks with a cam that you could hear the valves open and close.

Headers, high flow cats and 3 1/2" straight exhaust and my 94 LT1 sounded like that.

LS motors changed the firing order. Now they sound like European V8s or motorboats. Except for a heads and cammed LS3 with NPP... I've never heard anything similar since.

09-09-2016, 04:36 PM	#1
littlefielc Drives: 2013 convertible Hot Wheels Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Clute, TX Posts: 46	Do they sound right? I'm an older gentleman from the muscle car era. V8's sound good, I never even cared for Viper or Grand National noise. But I do like all kinds of motorcycle, F1 and sports car sounds. Who can figure? I've just bought a 2013 convertible LFX, 2LT, MT, Hot Wheels. On the way from FL. How's it going to sound if I put a Borla or similar on it? David Littlefield

09-09-2016, 08:28 PM	#5
BluedEvil21 Drives: 2013 Camaro v6 hot wheels edition Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: New York Posts: 94 View My Garage	Hey there i have the same car I just have the npp exhaust valves on a switch.usually they are off I enjoy the sound sounds exotic-ish __________________ Drop a gear and disappear

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PostNup CAR-DASHIAN Drives: 2015 Ashen Gray Metallic 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 540	I miss the old sounds. I grew up spending my weekends at Moroso Motor Sports Park every weekend from fall to spring. Luv the old big blocks with a cam that you could hear the valves open and close. Headers, high flow cats and 3 1/2" straight exhaust and my 94 LT1 sounded like that. LS motors changed the firing order. Now they sound like European V8s or motorboats. Except for a heads and cammed LS3 with NPP... I've never heard anything similar since. __________________ PERFORMANCE: ColdAirInductions CAI, ADM Race Scoop, Cordes Performance Racing Ported TB/IM/Custom VVT Cam, WFO Milled Heads, Stainless Power 1 7/8" LT/3" HFCs, JBA 3" Comp. Cat-Back, Taylor 10.4mm Plug Wires, Tim King Performance Stage 3 6L80, Circle D Billet 3600 Stall, Nic D ECM/TCM Tune, - 458rwhp/413rwtq (prior to PIM), Forgestar F14 (F)18" / (R)17" Rims. SUSPENSION: Z/28 Rear UCA Bushings, Carlyle Racing LCA/TA, BMR Adj. Toe Rods/Xtreme Anti-Roll Bar, Justice Pete Castor Locks/Radius Rod Inserts, Pegasus Billet Rear Cradle Bushings, Mickey Thompson Street SS II 305/45/17 tires.

09-09-2016, 10:36 PM	#12
littlefielc Drives: 2013 convertible Hot Wheels Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Clute, TX Posts: 46	Thanks for the replies and especially the video. I had a G37S with a Borla muffler that had a similar, sweet note. I probably save my pennies and give one a try.