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Old 04-10-2018   #1
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Default LT4 exhaust on a ZR-1

So I have been running Corsa for several years. I need a no resonance exhaust, but the snap crackle pop does seem to get annoying at times.

I had a chance to get a very low mileage LT4 Exhaust to try out, I wanted to see how is sounds

Initial impressions are good to me, but I only drove it a short bit. I do have a couple small leaks I need to fix but it was a nice clean modification, Granted I am running Watson Headers (2") and a pair of Magnaflow 3" Cats.

here are some pictures of the interface at the head pipes
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Old 04-10-2018   #2
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Default Re: LT4 exhaust on a ZR-1

Looks good, nice job. LT4 exhausts are suppose to the most free flowing of the stock C4 exhausts. Had one on my 91’ L98, even sounded good.
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Default Re: LT4 exhaust on a ZR-1

all done in the garage.. I even expanded my own pipes for the slip fit
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Old 04-11-2018   #4
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Great job Jeff! It looks great!


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Old 04-11-2018   #5
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Default Re: LT4 exhaust on a ZR-1

It looks awesome... and completed in the garage.

Let us know how it sounds and breathes when you get to drive it more.

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all done in the garage.. I even expanded my own pipes for the slip fit
Impressive. What tool did you use?
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Old 04-11-2018   #7
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Default Re: LT4 exhaust on a ZR-1

I used this:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-17350-P...70_&dpSrc=srch

I will say that the bends are all OEM. I just cut the one side and stretched it and it lined up. The piece on the car was an extra piece I had, but will be swapping to one that is a bit longer to help mitigate a couple leaks

Added picture with one end stretched with the tool.. needed to swap between 2 dies.. took 45mins..
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sealed the joints tonight.. hoping for no leaks..

Hans the Magnaflows are a much better (easier) fit
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sealed the joints tonight.. hoping for no leaks..

Hans the Magnaflows are a much better (easier) fit
Yeah, that’s the conclusion I came to. Much simpler to install.
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