Exhaust for the RS

[andyps]

Well I'm going to get exhaust on my sonic rs in the next month or so. I was going to get the gm Borla exhaust but I've been looking and I think I'm going with the zzp exhaust since it's about half the price and I'm pretty sure it's bigger pipe but I could be mistaken on that one.

 

[tbtree55]

just listen to this car and you'll be sold on the zzp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1vMwzeJQo

 

[Breezybro]

Is that just the catback with a muffler? Or is it different options. I want that setup

 

[ftwphoto]

Is that just the catback with a muffler? Or is it different options. I want that setup

It's turbo-back with zzp intake and a tune.

 

[Breezybro]

It's turbo-back with zzp intake and a tune.

I'm sorry, I'm not that savvy with exhaust, I understand there is an intake and a tune, but I'm interested in the options when ordering:

ZZPerformance 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic Catback Exhaust

Also, since this is an RS.. I'm assuming the RS option is for dual tips?

 

[AdorableKaren]

Yes I bought the dual tips for my rs. Make sure you order 2013 or the zzp turbo back exhaust won't fit your car.

 

[ftwphoto]

I'm sorry, I'm not that savvy with exhaust, I understand there is an intake and a tune, but I'm interested in the options when ordering:

ZZPerformance 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic Catback Exhaust

Also, since this is an RS.. I'm assuming the RS option is for dual tips?

Well there are 3 parts that make up a turbo back exhaust:
- the downpipe (the part immediately leaving your engine)
- the midpipe (The part that connects your downpipe to the cat-back (has flex tubing))
- and the cat-back, which goes from your catalytic converter back to the muffler

In order to get the numbers and sound that you see in that ZZP video, you need a full turbo back exhaust, which is all 3 parts. The link you've posted is for the cat-back portion. You'd then need to purchase 2 additional parts to complete it.

When buying, you'll likely want to choose the following options: (regarding the cat-back)

- add high flow cat (this keeps things more legal, while still improving power)
- ZZP muffler (this keeps things not SUPER loud, and again, more legal)
- and the RS option, which gets you the 2 tips that fit nice in the hole on the RS

Then you'd also need these 2 items:

Downpipe - Bad News Racing 1.4T Catless Downpipe

Midpipe - ZZPerformance 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T Mid Pipe

Get all three items, plus the ZZP (or DDMworks) intake, and a datalogged Premium tune, and you should sound and perform similar to that video.

Hope this helps!

 

[Insanika]

That video.. Shyoo.. Ok my summer plans now re-include this. OMFG.

 

[RSTURBO]

I have the full turbo back system from ZZP with the front catless DP and high flow secondary cat. Absolutely love it! Everyone has commented on how nice it sounds and there is no raspy noise. Def noticed a power increase with it and the dual tips are sexy...

 

[Breezybro]

Well there are 3 parts that make up a turbo back exhaust:
- the downpipe (the part immediately leaving your engine)
- the midpipe (The part that connects your downpipe to the cat-back (has flex tubing))
- and the cat-back, which goes from your catalytic converter back to the muffler

In order to get the numbers and sound that you see in that ZZP video, you need a full turbo back exhaust, which is all 3 parts. The link you've posted is for the cat-back portion. You'd then need to purchase 2 additional parts to complete it.

When buying, you'll likely want to choose the following options: (regarding the cat-back)

- add high flow cat (this keeps things more legal, while still improving power)
- ZZP muffler (this keeps things not SUPER loud, and again, more legal)
- and the RS option, which gets you the 2 tips that fit nice in the hole on the RS

Then you'd also need these 2 items:

Downpipe - Bad News Racing 1.4T Catless Downpipe

Midpipe - ZZPerformance 2012+ Chevrolet Sonic 1.4T Mid Pipe

Get all three items, plus the ZZP (or DDMworks) intake, and a datalogged Premium tune, and you should sound and perform similar to that video.

Hope this helps!

You are my hero, thank you so much! This is perfect.

 

[Sonic_RS_13]

Isn't there a secondary cat between the midpipe and cat-back? I could be wrong but that is what the info on the BNR page says.

 

[Insanika]

Isn't there a secondary cat between the midpipe and cat-back? I could be wrong but that is what the info on the BNR page says.

Seems to me that sounds right.. Isn't that the piece that can be replaced with the test pipe?

 

[ftwphoto]

Seems to me that sounds right.. Isn't that the piece that can be replaced with the test pipe?

Yes, that part can be replaced with the test pipe OR high-flow cat.

 

[Sonic_RS_13]

Only reason I ask is that I have the cat-back and was thing about doing the rest of the exhaust system. Just needed to know what parts to buy.

 

[AJH]

Hey, anyone in the Maryland area have their stock exhaust they want to get rid of?