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Who has the Bassani True Dual exhaust system

Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Who has the Bassani True Dual exhaust system

Thinking very seriously about getting this Bassani True Dual setup for my LT1.
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Yes I know its nearly a grand but I can sell my Borla adjustable catback and cutout to reduce the hit.

My question to you guys that have this on a LT1.
1. Even though this is marketed toward the LS1, how well do the front pipes interface with your LT's? FWIW I have LPP's which are similar to the Kooks.

2. Where did you purchase it?

3. Any regrets?
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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The tips are not cut even. I don't think it's worth that.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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You can buy everything to make your own true dual setup and pay to have it all installed for about half the price.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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nothing beats the sound of a lt1 with a borla bro.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by '94 Bad A Z28
You can buy everything to make your own true dual setup and pay to have it all installed for about half the price.
This, I just can not see spending a grand when you can pay an exhaust shop way less. (I would personally dump it at the axle). I am guessing you are buying this kit because you do not want it dumped at the axle.

Originally Posted by userchemical
nothing beats the sound of a lt1 with a borla bro.
That's up for debate.

To the the OP, I have no clue who sells it. Might try google.

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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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If you don't need cats then it's a very nice system. My custom 2.5" mandrel
bent true dual system, with cats, cost about $1,200. If you want a nice
system you need to pay for it. I don't have long tubes so my system bolts up
in the stock location. This way I can use either SLP shortys or stock exhaust
manifolds.

I also prefer the custom system design where the left and right exhaust tips
each represent a cylinder back (rather than both together). Seems to sound
better.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by userchemical
nothing beats the sound of a lt1 with a borla bro.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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IMO that system is actually a really good deal for the price. If you google it, there's a site that sells it for $788 (free shipping) for the aluminized version and about 1000 for the stainless version. You would have to figure in some cost for a shop to mount it and possibly modify it (depending on your headers etc.)

I wish I would have gone w/ this setup back when I did my exhaust last year.
Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by userchemical
nothing beats the sound of a lt1 with a borla bro.
When I had the manifolds or even the mid-tubes I would agree with you. Ever since I went long tubes it has not been the same. With cats, it was tollerable, but without cats it sounds like *** IMHO. Does not have the deep sound plus I get the rasp, drone and popping in th 2K RPM band.

Originally Posted by bombebomb
This, I just can not see spending a grand when you can pay an exhaust shop way less. (I would personally dump it at the axle). I am guessing you are buying this kit because you do not want it dumped at the axle.
I dont want to dump them at the axle. This is a fun car and not a race car and the sound would be too much. I must have a full exhaust.

I have also considered a bullet or a powerstick in the I pipe of the Borla. Has anyone done this?
Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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What is the part number on that? I dont see it anywhere.
Old Jun 27, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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In the process of designing mandrel bent true duals for my ride.

I am wanting to build a 2.5" pipe setup to ensure I get max performance without out going overkill for my engine specs. I don't think I really need 3" pipes to the rear bumper. I also want the ability to switch between catalytic converters and "cutouts" in rather short time when I feel the need.

The overall design will look very much like this $1000 Basanni setup, but better:
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This is what I have in mind currently:
  • 2.5" catalytic converters or "cutouts" right behind the collector that are easily switchable.
  • 3" to 2.5" reducers to the 2.5" dual pipes with the X-pipe located just after the short TA mount.
  • 2.5" in front of the x-pipe.
  • 2.5" pipe back to the dual in/dual out Magnaflow muffler in stock location.
  • 2.5" pipe from the muffler to each side under the rear bumper topped off with some nice stainless dual oval tips.

Below are current pics of the my current setup:
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 05:30 AM
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Like I said great job Bill, I may have to look into something like that later, lol
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Wow, that looks incredible. Excellent work!
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Thanks guys.
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