V6 GM Perf exhaust install thread (pics)

Glen e · 03-29-2016, 01:07 PM

This will be a multi post thread.

So today I received them from Cultrag (thx Patrick) I put on 2 coats of bbq satin black paint just to protect and look better ......install with pics tomorrow at my local muffler shop.

Some nuggets from the install instructions:

1. It is a Borla product
2. The std big muffler must be cut out but then install is just hang and clamp in place. No more than an hour install
3. The SS exhaust contains an ANC upgrade for the Bose system, the V6 does not.
4. The tips are 4.25 inches diameter.

Stay tuned more info

KMPrenger · 03-29-2016, 02:20 PM

Nice!

DougCBJ · 03-30-2016, 07:39 AM

can't wait to see more, I didn't get the NPP exhaust (stupidly) so I'm really hoping this product is nice and sounds good on the V6.

Glen e · 03-30-2016, 08:07 AM

So here's the details, mounted at 8 am this morning, was rolling back out of the shop at 8:31 am!

I won't keep you waiting for my 1st impression: they are very quiet. I have owned a 13SS and the C7 NPP Vette so I knew not to expect V8 growl, but these are still very quiet. Not even worth attaching a wav file, at startup they are nearly identical to stock, but do have a nice additional growl when you step on it. Absolutely no drone at interstate speed. I'm satisfied but might go back and drop the resonator later on to add more voice to the system. For the $900 or so I would say most enthusiasts won't be satisfied with this GM system.

They do look nicer (bigger) than the stock setup due to thinner wall and clean depth of tip:

But if you do get them, or want any exhaust work done in S Fla, I highly recommend Mad Hatter Mufflers in Pompano Beach, Steve does great work, let's you watch, and explains everything. This is the 3rd car he's done for me....

I'll report back after I put some miles on it...

Update: see my post 15 below.....

Kracka · 03-30-2016, 08:36 AM

Hopefully the mufflers break-in a bit for you...

Glen e · 03-30-2016, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kracka

Hopefully the mufflers break-in a bit for you...

Hope so, does that really happen?

Kracka · 03-30-2016, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Hope so, does that really happen?

Depends on the packing material used. I had a Hooker muffler about 15 years ago and a few hundred miles on it added a noticeable amount of volume. Same with a Magnaflow muffler I had 6 years ago.

Glen e · 03-30-2016, 08:42 AM

Excellent, thx....both steve and I were shocked when we did the first startup. He also has mounted this borla before, on the small caddies and got more growl....

Kracka · 03-30-2016, 08:44 AM

Does the V6 has secondary cats that can be removed like the C7 and SS?

Glen e · 03-30-2016, 08:45 AM

Dunno, will consult with him in a week or two, he is recc the resonators come off next...

KMPrenger · 03-30-2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kracka

Does the V6 has secondary cats that can be removed like the C7 and SS?

The 2010 - 2015 V6s had secondary cats that were after the 02 sensor and could be removed without throwing a CEL. I'm going to assume this V6 has them as well, but unsure if it would cause a CEL or not if they "accidentally" fell off lol.

It added noticeable sound when it was done.

DougCBJ · 03-31-2016, 09:16 AM

incredibly disappointed by the review :(, I was hoping for an OEM aggressive sounding option. I should have went with the upgraded exhaust, I just don't like the look so much of the quad tailpipe.

Goobaba · 03-31-2016, 11:01 AM

You're killin me! I'm getting them installed on Monday, and the last word i wanted to hear in a first impression was "quiet" :( ...ok maybe tinny

Goobaba · 03-31-2016, 11:03 AM

At least it looks 1000x better than that bullsh*t giant metal muffler

03-29-2016, 01:07 PM	#1
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	V6 GM Perf exhaust install thread (pics) This will be a multi post thread. So today I received them from Cultrag (thx Patrick) I put on 2 coats of bbq satin black paint just to protect and look better ......install with pics tomorrow at my local muffler shop. Some nuggets from the install instructions: 1. It is a Borla product 2. The std big muffler must be cut out but then install is just hang and clamp in place. No more than an hour install 3. The SS exhaust contains an ANC upgrade for the Bose system, the V6 does not. 4. The tips are 4.25 inches diameter. Stay tuned more info __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 04-05-2016 at 02:36 PM.

03-29-2016, 02:20 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	Nice! __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-30-2016, 08:07 AM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	So here's the details, mounted at 8 am this morning, was rolling back out of the shop at 8:31 am! I won't keep you waiting for my 1st impression: they are very quiet. I have owned a 13SS and the C7 NPP Vette so I knew not to expect V8 growl, but these are still very quiet. Not even worth attaching a wav file, at startup they are nearly identical to stock, but do have a nice additional growl when you step on it. Absolutely no drone at interstate speed. I'm satisfied but might go back and drop the resonator later on to add more voice to the system. For the $900 or so I would say most enthusiasts won't be satisfied with this GM system. They do look nicer (bigger) than the stock setup due to thinner wall and clean depth of tip: But if you do get them, or want any exhaust work done in S Fla, I highly recommend Mad Hatter Mufflers in Pompano Beach, Steve does great work, let's you watch, and explains everything. This is the 3rd car he's done for me.... I'll report back after I put some miles on it... Update: see my post 15 below..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 03-31-2016 at 11:11 AM.

03-30-2016, 08:42 AM	#8
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Excellent, thx....both steve and I were shocked when we did the first startup. He also has mounted this borla before, on the small caddies and got more growl.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

03-30-2016, 08:45 AM	#10
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Dunno, will consult with him in a week or two, he is recc the resonators come off next... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

03-30-2016, 07:39 AM	#3
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	can't wait to see more, I didn't get the NPP exhaust (stupidly) so I'm really hoping this product is nice and sounds good on the V6.

03-30-2016, 08:36 AM	#5
Kracka Drives: 2021 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oak Point, TX Posts: 151	Hopefully the mufflers break-in a bit for you...

03-30-2016, 08:44 AM	#9
Kracka Drives: 2021 Corvette Z51 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Oak Point, TX Posts: 151	Does the V6 has secondary cats that can be removed like the C7 and SS?

03-31-2016, 09:16 AM	#12
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	incredibly disappointed by the review :(, I was hoping for an OEM aggressive sounding option. I should have went with the upgraded exhaust, I just don't like the look so much of the quad tailpipe.

03-31-2016, 11:01 AM	#13
Goobaba Drives: 2016 V6 RS Manual Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ATL Posts: 109	You're killin me! I'm getting them installed on Monday, and the last word i wanted to hear in a first impression was "quiet" :( ...ok maybe tinny

03-31-2016, 11:03 AM	#14
Goobaba Drives: 2016 V6 RS Manual Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ATL Posts: 109	At least it looks 1000x better than that bullsh*t giant metal muffler

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