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VetteFantasy 08-30-2019 01:25 PM

Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
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We just finished swapping my non-Fusion mufflers for Fusions. I'm really impressed with how quickly the valves open and close! However, the difference in sound between open and closed is really negligible - both at idle and while driving. The only point of reference I have is the C6 NPP system, and with that there's a VERY noticeable difference between open and closed.

I opted to keep my existing center muffler instead of getting a new X-pipe with the kit, and I'm wondering if the X would lend itself to a bigger difference between the two modes.

I'm really happy BBE let me specify round double-walled tips! I've been wanting those forever. Attachment 10329

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chriskinzel 08-30-2019 01:57 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
My Fusion sounds awesome when open. I don’t have a second muffler or cats, and I do have an X pipe. Big difference between open and closed.


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VetteFantasy 08-30-2019 02:13 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
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Originally Posted by chriskinzel (Post 298057)
My Fusion sounds awesome when open. I don’t have a second muffler or cats, and I do have an X pipe. Big difference between open and closed.


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Very good to know. Thanks! Not too loud when open? I also have headers and no cats.

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Paul Workman 08-30-2019 03:23 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
I'm wondering if they're not opening too soon. Maybe try pinning them shut to be sure they stay closed and see if they remain quiet.

:happy1:

VetteFantasy 08-30-2019 04:07 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
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Originally Posted by Paul Workman (Post 298062)
I'm wondering if they're not opening too soon. Maybe try pinning them shut to be sure they stay closed and see if they remain quiet.

:happy1:

I wouldn't say it's ever quiet - in fact, both modes sound like the non-Fusion BBEs did.

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chriskinzel 08-30-2019 09:07 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
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Originally Posted by VetteFantasy (Post 298058)
Very good to know. Thanks! Not too loud when open? I also have headers and no cats.

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Not to bad. Enough to let people know you have something special under the hood. I leave it open on the freeway and have a normal conversation in side.


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XfireZ51 08-30-2019 11:38 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
I have the FBI version of the Fusion system. Full open is most definitely noticeable as deeper, louder than closed. The C6 ran w/o resonator which was partly the purpose of the NPP valves. In place of resonator, using SW X pipe.
Very mellow at cruise and trailing throttle.

RussMcB 08-31-2019 07:25 AM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
Is your existing center muffler the original stock piece? If so, it is pretty restrictive, and probably doing a lot of the noise reduction now.

VetteFantasy 08-31-2019 10:39 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
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Originally Posted by RussMcB (Post 298078)
Is your existing center muffler the original stock piece? If so, it is pretty restrictive, and probably doing a lot of the noise reduction now.

I believe it's the Billy Boat center muffler. I think there must be a reason they offer the Fusion mufflers with the X instead!

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VetteFantasy 08-31-2019 10:43 PM

Re: Question about BBE Fusion mufflers
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51 (Post 298075)
I have the FBI version of the Fusion system. Full open is most definitely noticeable as deeper, louder than closed. The C6 ran w/o resonator which was partly the purpose of the NPP valves. In place of resonator, using SW X pipe.
Very mellow at cruise and trailing throttle.

Very interesting...do you have SW headers as well? That's what mine are.

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