Best Camaro ZL1 Exhaust?

JohnsonJ · 04-17-2021, 10:33 PM

I saw this video comparing most ZL1 exhaust but still cannot decide

any tips on the best ZL1 exhaust? hp? sound?

Camaro1973 · 04-18-2021, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnsonJ

I saw this video comparing most ZL1 exhaust but still cannot decide

any tips on the best ZL1 exhaust? hp? sound?

Its really a matter of opinion and personal taste. I would go with one that you like the best.

You cant go wrong with either, corsa, borla or awe.

If NPP is a function you want to keep, then consider that as well.

I personally had like 5 different types of exhausts on my ZL1 and the Borla S-Stype is the one i kept.

puppykat33 · 04-18-2021, 04:35 AM

+1 for Borla S-Type

Z OH 6 · 04-18-2021, 06:29 AM

Ask this question and you'll get a different opinion everytime. There's no power difference so its really just a sound preference. That being said, that video left out the best sounding exhaust of them all with the best looking tips, the AWE resonated touring exhaust.

JSH · 04-18-2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

There's no power difference so its really just a sound preference.

Are you saying there's no power improvement with these systems or is the improvement the same? I asked Corsa this via email recently but did not get a reply.

SJFGTO · 04-18-2021, 07:32 AM

There is no “best.” If there was, we’d all be running it. Purely subjective. FWIW, I run LT headers, no cats and the full ARH exhaust system including ARH mufflers. Has a great low old school muscle car rumble at idle, no rasp, some part throttle drone but not at the annoying level to me and an awesome roar at full throttle. Not a commonly used exhaust, bit I like it. The “best” will be what sounds best to you.

gtfoxy · 04-18-2021, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro1973

Its really a matter of opinion and personal taste. I would go with one that you like the best.

You cant go wrong with either, corsa, borla or awe.

If NPP is a function you want to keep, then consider that as well.

I personally had like 5 different types of exhausts on my ZL1 and the Borla S-Stype is the one i kept.

It sounds so good.

Flowtie1 · 04-18-2021, 08:08 AM

I have ARH long system into factory muffler. Couldn't be happier. Sounds primal at wot

LT4Greg · 04-18-2021, 08:54 AM

I’m thinking of getting a Corsa X pipe to connect to the stock suitcase muffler but don’t know if it would really be worth the money since mine will still have the factory exhaust manifolds and converters.

Vigilante375 · 04-18-2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JSH

Are you saying there's no power improvement with these systems or is the improvement the same? I asked Corsa this via email recently but did not get a reply.

With any catback or axle back exhaust it's hardly an improvement. 10 BHP at the most.

Full exhaust is where you'll see an overall gain.

Z OH 6 · 04-18-2021, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JSH

Are you saying there's no power improvement with these systems or is the improvement the same? I asked Corsa this via email recently but did not get a reply.

Going to be practically the same among all of them. The biggest restriction in the exhaust is the stock manifolds and cats.

Camaro1973 · 04-18-2021, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Ask this question and you'll get a different opinion everytime. There's no power difference so its really just a sound preference. That being said, that video left out the best sounding exhaust of them all with the best looking tips, the AWE resonated touring exhaust.

You spend may nights alone with your car and its exhaust i bet

Sickspeedkuwait · 04-18-2021, 12:40 PM

LT's and factory muffler sounds so damn good! Valves also just make the whole story better

It is plenty loud

Camaro1973 · 04-18-2021, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickspeedkuwait

LT's and factory muffler sounds so damn good! Valves also just make the whole story better

It is plenty loud

The factory suitcase sounds like a tin can IMO.

04-18-2021, 04:35 AM	#3
puppykat33 Drives: Black 2019 ZL1 M6, Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Georgia Posts: 322	+1 for Borla S-Type __________________ 2019 Black ZL1, M6, CF Hood and Dash, Nav System, ZL1 Addons rock guards and lift points, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, DD Smoked Marker Lights, Ceramic window tint, Gtechniq 9yr ceramic coating. JL Audio stealth box 12W6, Dyanamat trunk, Dead pedal cover, Soler TB/TC, Green Filter, Carbon-fiber Borla S-Type

04-18-2021, 07:32 AM	#6
SJFGTO Oh Oh it's Friday Night! Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Walton Woods Posts: 1,061	There is no “best.” If there was, we’d all be running it. Purely subjective. FWIW, I run LT headers, no cats and the full ARH exhaust system including ARH mufflers. Has a great low old school muscle car rumble at idle, no rasp, some part throttle drone but not at the annoying level to me and an awesome roar at full throttle. Not a commonly used exhaust, bit I like it. The “best” will be what sounds best to you. __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE NFG; ARH 2” headers, catless mids, ARH full exhaust, Lingenfelter 18% lower pulley, ATI Harmonic Balancer, Roto-fab CAI, EE-catch can, TM ported TB, NX Lid, BMR strut tower brace. Aeroforce dual pod interceptor gauges. Tuned by Vengeance Racing!!! 644 HP @ 6250 rpm / 689 trq @ 3660 rpm Four that wanna own me Two that wanna stone me One says she's a friend of mine...

04-18-2021, 08:08 AM	#8
Flowtie1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: South florida Posts: 332	I have ARH long system into factory muffler. Couldn't be happier. Sounds primal at wot __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Silver Ice Metallic

04-18-2021, 08:54 AM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	I’m thinking of getting a Corsa X pipe to connect to the stock suitcase muffler but don’t know if it would really be worth the money since mine will still have the factory exhaust manifolds and converters. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-18-2021, 06:29 AM	#4
Z OH 6 Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Gapplebees Posts: 3,078	Ask this question and you'll get a different opinion everytime. There's no power difference so its really just a sound preference. That being said, that video left out the best sounding exhaust of them all with the best looking tips, the AWE resonated touring exhaust.

04-18-2021, 12:40 PM	#13
Sickspeedkuwait Drives: '17 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 108	LT's and factory muffler sounds so damn good! Valves also just make the whole story better It is plenty loud

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