I found the solution to making that LS1 sound tough and turn heads

[clyne42]

Well after much research through your forums and much deliberation, I went about my exhaust mods. After some experimenting, cutting of pipes, trying different mufflers etc, I found the perfect combination. No annoying droning but man it screams as you give it some and roars like a v8 should.

here it is:
Pacemaker tri-y headers
2.5" catback exhaust (Standard redback system)
modified cats to suit
BUT, remove the 2 intermediate mufflers from the redback system and replace with hotdogs

So there it is . . . the perfect sounding LS1 for under $1600

 

[VT-565]

good stuff! great to see people sharing their discoveries here. I reckon the LS1 crowd will appreciate it

 

[VTSSDUDE]

Cool, I will see what I can do when I get around to doing my VT.

 

[minux]

after headers i run a 3inch straight through, ive been told by a few people its the best sounding LS1 they have heard

 

[oliver]

wat does LS1 mean?

 

[minux]

lol, its the V8 Chev motor used in current(1999-2005) badged holdens

 

[oliver]

oh ok thanks

 

[Hairy Eater]

clyne.... do you think you can record the sound and put the sound file here for us to listen....

 

[clyne42]

If you guys tell me an easy way to record it, I will. As for running 3" from the headers, thats not much different to just having no exhaust and would be f*&&^% loud - but sound awesome. The combination i have, CAN be quiet going past cops but similarly, I have been told several times already "I didnt know holden V8's could sound that good" LOL

 

[minux]

If you guys tell me an easy way to record it, I will. As for running 3" from the headers, thats not much different to just having no exhaust and would be f*&&^% loud - but sound awesome. The combination i have, CAN be quiet going past cops but similarly, I have been told several times already "I didnt know holden V8's could sound that good" LOL

Nah its all within legal limits until it hits about 4200rpm then she really barks