CTS V Exhaust

HitchsCTS · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 08:39 PM

Would stock exhaust off of a CTSV fit onto a 3.2L? Found a nearby V owner that is willing to give up his old exhaust for free.

thanks

the cadillac kid · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 09:21 PM

it will fit.
it will increase the exhaust tone
and it will cost you some hp/tq

HitchsCTS · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 09:26 PM

really? Why would it hurt it? I like the sound of the V exhaust, want dual exhaust but most of the dual exhaust kits I found for the 03 sound way too loud

the cadillac kid · #4 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 09:36 PM

if HP/TQ is not a concern for you, then go ahead with the V exhaust, its free, & more attractive to look at and an improvement over the stock sound.

HitchsCTS · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-08, 09:40 PM

I'm not looking for more HP/TQ but I don't want to loose any!

FlyFlip420 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-08, 01:01 AM

I have it....I love it...One of my favorite mods. Gives a nice rumble....I cant say I have a HP loss, it feels like a gain, but i never had a Dyno done, but like I said even if it truely is a loss, mentally its a gain(feels stronger, peppier and sounds amazing with K&N intake) and I love it

HitchsCTS · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-08, 01:13 AM

Yeah im pricing out an Intake online, the one for my alero was 150, but for cts its like 240-350. Whats the pros and cons to both K and N and the volant? Is there alot of work involved to get the V exhaust to work with the 3.2L?

CTS_FAN · #8 (**permalink**) 01-10-08, 01:21 AM

If you can't use the free V exhaust I will gladly take it off your hands!!!!! I have the K&N on my 3.2 as most forum members with the 3.2 do and LOVE it. The Volant is better for the 3.6L guys.

HitchsCTS · #9 (**permalink**) 01-10-08, 01:24 AM

I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Is the KN hard to install? DOne osme before most are supper easy! But when I did rotors on my CTS they threw in random torq bolts...basterds

CTS_FAN · #10 (**permalink**) 01-10-08, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by HitchsCTS

I'll give it a shot and see what happens. Is the KN hard to install? DOne osme before most are supper easy! But when I did rotors on my CTS they threw in random torq bolts...basterds

K&N is very easy!! Took me about 45 minutes and I am very cautious about my CTS! Let me know how you like that V exhaust!!