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I realise the exhaust question has been asked a few times so I apologise in advance, but I never see mention of legalities so here goes.
I'd like my SSV to sound like a V8 from the moment it starts up, rather than having to get the boot into it at 3000rpm or so for it to sound half decent. It isn't quite the 70's muscle car I dreamt of as a kid!
After looking at Google, I quite liked the idea of xforce Varex - but then I noticed the disclaimer about being engineered for race and off-road use only.
So...can anyone recommend an exhaust that gives nice sound without droning (especially on highway - I do Sydney/Melbourne fairly often and couldn't stand an annoying drone for 10 hours), that is completely legal in all ways? My worry for legal is that I wouldn't want an insurer to have any opportunity to reneg should the worst ever happen.
I'm not too fussed about power increases (be nice, but I don't want to double my insurance premium either), just the sound. I don't really understand the difference between cat back and whatever either so if someone could enlighten me? Would I get the Holden dealer to install the exhaust? If not, where (I'm in Sydney)?
What would cold air induction do too? or is that a performance only thing? I know we used to take air filters off 80's cars in the UK to make a better noise so not sure if CAI is something similar?
And the second part of my question relates to cosmetics only. As I mentioned, I grew up in the UK and V8's were pretty rare. But what I remember from the various concours shows etc, was chromed rocker covers and braided pipes that made the engine bay look a million dollars. The biggest disappointment of owning my first V8 is that the engine hides underneath a dumb plastic cover
So...is there anywhere I could get the engine 'dressed' and would it make any difference to warranties etc?
This link is a bit OTT, but it gives an idea of what I mean: 1969 Chevy Caprice Chrome Engine Bay Photo
Is that a lost art with modern V8s due to the elimination of carburetors?
Any help appreciated.
thanks
I'd like my SSV to sound like a V8 from the moment it starts up, rather than having to get the boot into it at 3000rpm or so for it to sound half decent. It isn't quite the 70's muscle car I dreamt of as a kid!
After looking at Google, I quite liked the idea of xforce Varex - but then I noticed the disclaimer about being engineered for race and off-road use only.
So...can anyone recommend an exhaust that gives nice sound without droning (especially on highway - I do Sydney/Melbourne fairly often and couldn't stand an annoying drone for 10 hours), that is completely legal in all ways? My worry for legal is that I wouldn't want an insurer to have any opportunity to reneg should the worst ever happen.
I'm not too fussed about power increases (be nice, but I don't want to double my insurance premium either), just the sound. I don't really understand the difference between cat back and whatever either so if someone could enlighten me? Would I get the Holden dealer to install the exhaust? If not, where (I'm in Sydney)?
What would cold air induction do too? or is that a performance only thing? I know we used to take air filters off 80's cars in the UK to make a better noise so not sure if CAI is something similar?
And the second part of my question relates to cosmetics only. As I mentioned, I grew up in the UK and V8's were pretty rare. But what I remember from the various concours shows etc, was chromed rocker covers and braided pipes that made the engine bay look a million dollars. The biggest disappointment of owning my first V8 is that the engine hides underneath a dumb plastic cover
So...is there anywhere I could get the engine 'dressed' and would it make any difference to warranties etc?
This link is a bit OTT, but it gives an idea of what I mean: 1969 Chevy Caprice Chrome Engine Bay Photo
Is that a lost art with modern V8s due to the elimination of carburetors?
Any help appreciated.
thanks