Anyone with a GTHaus / Meisterschaft Exhaust?

nates89 · 09-24-2021, 08:23 PM

I installed a catback Meisterschaft exhaust on my ZL1 today. I bought it as I loved the sound it produced. Deapite the high price, I thought it would be worth it. Build quality is fantastic and it looks great.

Problem is I am experiencing some terrible drone. Does anyone else have the same exhaust and experience the same thing? I’m extremely disappointed. I had a Borla ATAK previously that sounded great and had no drone at all.

Z OH 6 · 09-24-2021, 09:12 PM

Why did you change if you were already happy with the Borla exhaust?

Camaro1973 · 09-24-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Why did you change if you were already happy with the Borla exhaust?

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Joshinator99 · 09-24-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nates89

I installed a catback Meisterschaft exhaust on my ZL1 today. I bought it as I loved the sound it produced. Deapite the high price, I thought it would be worth it. Build quality is fantastic and it looks great.

Problem is I am experiencing some terrible drone. Does anyone else have the same exhaust and experience the same thing? I’m extremely disappointed. I had a Borla ATAK previously that sounded great and had no drone at all.

Titanium version or stainless?

nates89 · 09-25-2021, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Why did you change if you were already happy with the Borla exhaust?

The Borla was on my 2019 which I sold with the exhaust on it. I now have a 2021.

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Titanium version or stainless?

Stainless.

Z OH 6 · 09-25-2021, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nates89

The Borla was on my 2019 which I sold with the exhaust on it. I now have a 2021.

Stainless.

Oh, why didn't you buy another Borla exhaust if you liked it so much before? Just trying something new?

nates89 · 09-25-2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Oh, why didn't you buy another Borla exhaust if you liked it so much before? Just trying something new?

I actually ordered a Borla first, but the vendor called me and said it was back ordered and I’d be waiting an unknown number of weeks.

That’s when I started looking for a new exhaust (I considered everything). Spent many hours looking at videos and comparing the different sounds. GTHaus sounded different so I went for it. Only found good reviews, biggest complaint from people was cost.

Spaceme1117 · 09-25-2021, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nates89

I installed a catback Meisterschaft exhaust on my ZL1 today. I bought it as I loved the sound it produced. Deapite the high price, I thought it would be worth it. Build quality is fantastic and it looks great.

Problem is I am experiencing some terrible drone. Does anyone else have the same exhaust and experience the same thing? I’m extremely disappointed. I had a Borla ATAK previously that sounded great and had no drone at all.

Did you get just the axle-back or the mid pipe section as well?

nates89 · 09-25-2021, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaceme1117

Did you get just the axle-back or the mid pipe section as well?

Midpipe section as well, it removes the secondary cats.

CW3SF · 09-25-2021, 06:35 AM

Drone is a hard issue to overcome because it’s usually due to the design inside the mufflers. You could try adding an X pipe, or a second X pipe if it already has one. If that doesn’t work you could try adding a set of resonators. Unfortunately there’s no magic fix.

nates89 · 09-25-2021, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

Drone is a hard issue to overcome because it’s usually due to the design inside the mufflers. You could try adding an X pipe, or a second X pipe if it already has one. If that doesn’t work you could try adding a set of resonators. Unfortunately there’s no magic fix.

Yeah I was hoping that I could fine someone with the same system to see if they had the same issues, or if GTHaus possibly packed the mufflers wrong and this is a one off problem.

Z OH 6 · 09-25-2021, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nates89

Yeah I was hoping that I could fine someone with the same system to see if they had the same issues, or if GTHaus possibly packed the mufflers wrong and this is a one off problem.

Its not going to be a manufacturing issue. Its going to be a design issue. All mufflers have different sound characteristics based on their design. As stated above, you could try adding some resonators or an X-pipe or H-pipe if that system doesn't have one already. Muffler design has a huge role in reducing drone.

nates89 · 09-25-2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Its not going to be a manufacturing issue. Its going to be a design issue. All mufflers have different sound characteristics based on their design. As stated above, you could try adding some resonators or an X-pipe or H-pipe if that system doesn't have one already. Muffler design has a huge role in reducing drone.

Yeah im no stranger to exhaust design. Im an automotive engineer and had a stint at GM in Pontiac, Michigan at GPS.

I’ve never been design responsible for exhaust systems, but I have a few friends that have.

I don’t have any desire to arbitrarily throw parts at this system if it wasn’t designed well to begin with. While it’s a low chance, there is a chance it’s a manufacturing issue. Having one muffler packed incorrectly could easily cause done, especially considering the mufflers are connected.

Scottyz · 09-25-2021, 07:24 AM

We have any Gthaus dealers in the GTA? I would love to hear how that sounds.

09-24-2021, 08:23 PM	#1
nates89 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 70	Anyone with a GTHaus / Meisterschaft Exhaust? I installed a catback Meisterschaft exhaust on my ZL1 today. I bought it as I loved the sound it produced. Deapite the high price, I thought it would be worth it. Build quality is fantastic and it looks great. Problem is I am experiencing some terrible drone. Does anyone else have the same exhaust and experience the same thing? I’m extremely disappointed. I had a Borla ATAK previously that sounded great and had no drone at all.

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CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Drone is a hard issue to overcome because it’s usually due to the design inside the mufflers. You could try adding an X pipe, or a second X pipe if it already has one. If that doesn’t work you could try adding a set of resonators. Unfortunately there’s no magic fix. __________________ Kong Stage X Port, NW103, LPE HPFP, XDI +30 Injectors, ARH Headers, Flex Fuel, JMS Booster, AWE Touring, Elite E2-X CC. Stock heads, stock cam, stock pulleys: Tuned by KingLT1. 740whp Uncorrected on e50

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Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	We have any Gthaus dealers in the GTA? I would love to hear how that sounds.

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