Installing and Testing the MOST EXPENSIVE Silverado ZR2 Exhaust!

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Installing and Testing the MOST EXPENSIVE Silverado ZR2 Exhaust!

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2 жыл бұрын

3rd exhaust system on the ZR2 so far. It's VERY expensive, but is it worth it? Comparing all 3 in this video with decibel levels at idle, highway, cold start, etc. Does it drone?
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@Gunnvulcan Жыл бұрын

Looks and sounds excellent. I'll be getting one for my ZR2 for sure.

@sean47w7 Жыл бұрын

I think it’s the best sounding exhaust not only for this 6.2 but for a lot of other vehicles out there as well. That h-pipe really has that nice deep tone which I love🔥

@paulphillips8367 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, I love to watch you do your own mods. Its a great tutorial for those of us that still like to wrench on our own vehicles. Exhaust looks and sounds amazing. Let us know if you’re able to adjust the mufflers sideways to eliminate the partial hanging below the frame. Great work!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm sure I could flip the muffler that hangs lower, but that would require some cutting a welding.

@scottreedy2842 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. Definite improvement!!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ricdynasty Жыл бұрын

Sounds so good !

@oliver.hood28 4 ай бұрын

It's very funny I noticed the permit tag holder, just picked up a blue ZR2 from Upstate last month. Best truck ever.

@e1kaiser482 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! perfect to the truck without doubts

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@salmoister9444 2 жыл бұрын

My lord does that AWE sound amazing. That no drone tech is nuts. It seems like it doesn't drone at all on the highway, but when ya get on it, lol. Goozebumpz. That bashguard is super cool btw.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, my thoughts exactly!

@scottreynolds273 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping me make my mind up when my ZR2 comes in..

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Frustrating waiting I'm sure!

@cleanasdirt6832 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, it sounds great.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@carlj8724 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic dude!!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@brysonconrad7590 2 жыл бұрын

That sound is so mean! Sounds incredible!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@odave1446 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. Will definitely get one for my ZR2, if I ever get it. Ordered it on 3/24. Its now sitting in the Mexican desert near Silo waiting for parts to finish. Question: Have you had any issues with paint peeling/chipping around the hood scoop or bottom of doors? Great ZR2 videos! Keep 'em coming

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Frustrating waiting, hence why I cancelled the one I ordered and found one 6 hours away. No issues with hood paint.....yet. Thank you!

@abninf501 Жыл бұрын

Awesome sound! I want it for my Colorado ZR2 👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@homerfeltheim12345 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Jagman2919 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. Really informative. You may want to purchase a Range Technology DFM/Auto stop plug in device. plug it into your OBD port to turn off the DFM and auto stop. They are a couple hundred bucks I think. I have one on my 2020 TB 5.3 LT and it works flawless. Keep them vids coming !!!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to when available on the 22s.

@dream-_weaver4769 2 жыл бұрын

Lol... Whatever you are doing to your ZR2, I'm doing to mine!! Thanks for the vids bro. Btw... you need to get some serious sponsorship from these companies because you and I are keeping them in business. 💯😄

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hey I'd love some more sponsors! lol

@randomguy909 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good man, I’m gonna get it

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You wont' regret it!

@paulie937 2 жыл бұрын

great job ❤️

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@betweenthepines4000 Жыл бұрын

AWE killing it in domestic market lately. Have it on my 3.6 Jeep Gladiator, albeit nowhere as badass sounding as this. Makes me want 5.3 or 6.2 Silverado

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

They make the BEST stuff!

@gabeguerra225 2 жыл бұрын

AWE Exhaust sounds absolutely bananas and very good! If I want that kind of exhaust setup, I would prefer AWE's BashGuard

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I need it for my E36!

@lawn2learn 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. I went Borla attack muffler. Very throaty and no drone.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Both solid options.

@christianlemus951 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@RiderZer0 2 жыл бұрын

You might have sold me on this exhaust. I’ve been waiting to see what borla comes out with for the at4x, but I was looking at this system. I want the truck to be quiet when taking long road trips, but ruble when I step in it. The fact this doesn’t drone interests me. 107 seems pretty loud though lol

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

It's loud for sure, but perfectly quiet on the highway when cruising!

@kevinblock2307 2 жыл бұрын

Dang that sounds great 👍

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, surprised me how good it sounds.

@cjsportscards15 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 trail boss with 5.3 I was thinking about going with awe system but then again borla cat back sounds super nice as well

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Both are solid options, but I LOVED my AWE.

@cjsportscards15 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross let me ask you do you think they both sound the similar or does awe have more aggressive sound to it?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Haven’t heard the Borla in person. AWE is loud but also doesn’t drone.

@JackVac_joeblower 9 ай бұрын

Just got this for my AT4X AEV. Got to do some modification beacause of the AEV package agressive skid plating, but it just sound SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD. You should have recorded some Low mode downshift. Downshift in low mode sound soooooo good. Record it.

@matt13ross 9 ай бұрын

I sold the truck but fantastic exhaust!!

@JackVac_joeblower 9 ай бұрын

@Matt13Ross yeah, just saw that. Beacause of views.

@169abr 2 жыл бұрын

I put a kit on my Mustang and it inspired my neighbors to do some to their Tundra lol

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, my neighbors do not mod their vehicles.

@michaelpanacheese604 2 жыл бұрын

I still like the borla s type and atak. But your sounds badass

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Both are solid options.

@calebmillican6185 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll take the straight pipe for a 21 trail boss project I’m workin on!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Send me an email or DM on Instagram.

@IvoryOut 6 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. Fine I’ll buy the exhaust already..

@gettin_while_growin1512 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know how I missed this video but damn son that sounded good,real good.it needs a hairy cam though fuggin 😆👊

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

No one seemed to watch this video :(

@grizzlyd8500 2 жыл бұрын

A. Mustang B. Durango C. Viper D. Charger E. Suzuki I failed the test!! Sounds great man! Gosh darn racecar sounds!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You guessed them all correctly! lol

@bennyb6071 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@TheJosesrt4 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@jamesthompson9306 3 ай бұрын

Hell Yea

@kristoferfc6525 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest problem is the lack of an X pipe for scavenging and how far the mufflers hang down since I'm actually taking the rig through trails. However I DO appreciate them tips bruh

@kristoferfc6525 2 жыл бұрын

I stand corrected, saw the H pipe on their website, which isn't as bad as separated like I thought

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, nice H pipe in there! I'll have to get better footage, but it hardly hangs down below the frame. I may even be able to turn them sideways, but I haven't dug that deep yet.

@tattedup7031 2 жыл бұрын

Like the muffler delete .

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

It was good, but the drone with the muffler delete sucked.

@toddlu3365 2 жыл бұрын

Ok my kids are all playing rec ball for fall! If you know you know

@diesel9329 2 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for this exhaust, or was it given to you by AWE for review? I have the Borla on my ZR2 and they sound similar on cold start, but the AWE seems louder when you get on it. Glad to see you took the time to clean up the cuts with a file. My only issues with this exhaust is the low hanging mufflers, having to cut the stock y-pipe, and the the added weight of dual pipes and mufflers. Looks very well made!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

They gave it to me to test. I wouldn't call the mufflers low hanging, I'll show them in the next video.

@jameslucas4181 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you get, 1700$ to 2300$

@dandaman0856 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good but honestly the borla on my truck sounds just as good. You can’t go wrong with either setup.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Borla makes good stuff. I was told the Borla on the ZR2 isn't very loud though. Is yours a ZR2?

@ttrauto6150 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross I have some exhaust clips on my channel. The Borla ATAK is stupid loud if you take off the resonators. I left mine on because I daily drive this truck and I’m often in real quiet neighborhoods lmao

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

TTR: any drone with it?

@ttrauto6150 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross Honestly very little. It’s great.

@geoffreymueller5855 2 жыл бұрын

Do the mufflers hang lower at any point? Don't want to lose too much ground clearance.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I'll add some footage of that in the next video.

@fixitdanner 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great but the price is crazy high $3000. I have a 21 trail boss with mbrp cat back exhaust, at a fraction of the price and I don't have drone. It Sounds awesome though

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

MBRP makes good stuff too. This exhaust is expensive, but not $3000 lol.

@robp418 Жыл бұрын

2019 5.3 true dual no mufflers. No drone and only $500

@bend_rebel7593 2 жыл бұрын

You go through a full tank on this video 🤣🤣

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

LOL darn near it!

@stevedemarest276 2 жыл бұрын

We need to buy this man some sort of lift. He's doing the Lord's work... In other news, I have my eye on this exact same "bashplate" version.... once again sir you have nailed it!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, would LOVE a lift! However my tiny garage won't support it. My truck doesn't even fit inside lol.

@Jimbo388388 2 жыл бұрын

Hey if you throw it in L9 on the tranny it seems to lose the DFM BS, just threw a 40 series flowmaster on my ZR2 and the L9 loses all that DFM sound

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I can't hear it in the cab, so it doesn't bother me. But yes, I believe that would work.

@angelnarvaez3357 2 жыл бұрын

Cat eye Silverado long tube header Tsp no cats on carven 4in dual tips 👍🏾

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds a little too spicy for me lol.

@codyg8271 9 ай бұрын

Compared to the muffler delete, on the outside is the truck louder or about the same? I want this exhuast for the no drone aspect but I currently have mine muffler deleted exactly like you did, and its about as loud as I want it to be on the outside but it drones terribly.

@matt13ross 9 ай бұрын

Louder

@sliddyymane8602 2 жыл бұрын

12:12 Fuck yeah

@sgtgamez1 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of how the mufflers hang below the frame line. If going offroad the mufflers will definitely hang up on a rock or two. However, the sound is awesome 👌

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

They don't hang down much and I may be able to turn them sideways. Have to look into that.

@erichwohlfarth6862 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think about GMC AT4X AEV?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Overpriced (assuming close to $100k), still has 33s, lame IMO.

@twbailey7 Жыл бұрын

If you were removing the stock system before you did the delete would you still have to cut in front of the muffler? Doesn't look like there's a way to get the stock system out without cutting.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

You can get it out without cutting I believe by dropped the transmission crossmember.

@twbailey7 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross Thank you!

@timricks1149 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!! Nothing like a bad ASS CHEVY V8 rumble. Makes you sad to think it will all be going away when the world changes to all ELECTRIC CRAP that sound likes my moms vacuum

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Big old V8 noises won't ever get old! But yes, electric is dawning on all of us.

@hostile808 2 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if you waited one year without buying a Silverado zr2. Which one would you consider having? 2023 Colorado zr2 or silverado zr2 bison edition

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I don't want a Bison unless is way different. I don't want to pay a bunch of money for ugly bumpers and skid plates. I am excited for the 23 Colorado ZR2 though.

@hostile808 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross me too. That’s probably what I’m gonna try to get next year is a 23 Colorado zr2. Thanks for all the content. Glad I found your channel.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for the support!

@taylorlewiszr2 7 ай бұрын

Just got mine for my zr2! Do they sponsor in any way if I make a video ?

@matt13ross 7 ай бұрын

Maybe reach out to them.

@eh1193 2 жыл бұрын

Hey… I made it into the video!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Sure did, thanks for the help!

@codycastagnier3543 Жыл бұрын

Anyone take you up on your muffler delete yet?

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

Not yet!

@elizabethpayette9115 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could figure a way of getting flames to come out when you lift off the throttle like in nascar land.🤫

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I don't think that's possible with newer vehicles.

@elizabethpayette9115 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross Anyone who’s gutsy enough to tear apart a brand new $70,000 truck, I figure could do anything if they tried hard enough.

@nahumguardian4561 8 ай бұрын

I have the same troka I want the same thing how can I get them

@matt13ross 8 ай бұрын

What thing?

@905canadianmuscle6 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, now that you have had the exhaust on the truck for five or take 2 weeks now, how has it been? Has it settled? Has it broken in and gotten louder and deeper? Has the quality gone down and would you recommend this still 2 weeks after buying it over borla? PS don’t get rid of the ZR2 Silverado keep it keep the L87 376ci v8 going she sounds so good!

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Still sounds amazing with no drone! Love it!

@dylanchalmers3011 2 жыл бұрын

@Matt Ross this is up there with the typical hellcat resonator delete that people are doing on the trx and that truck is also a monster

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine they sound similar. Both 6.2 push rod V8s.

@dylanchalmers3011 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross except one is supercharged the other is not. it sounds like a fair race when you put a stock zr2 silverado against a 702hp off road beast. i've already seen a glacier blue zr2 get the gap by a stock trx on 37's and it was brutal. trx won zr2 lost

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

If I decide to long travel my truck, the next mod is a supercharger for sure.

@dylanchalmers3011 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross whipple supercharger? or pro charged?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Unsure, haven't researched them yet. Whichever is more cost efficient and easier to install. Probably Pro charger. I don't need a bunch more power, 100 extra would be fine for me.

@donearl6675 Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@311hitwall 11 ай бұрын

welding vs clamps??

@matt13ross 11 ай бұрын

Clamps worked fine for me.

@robp418 Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried many setups and true dual without mufflers has been my favorite and it only ran me $500. Your setup sounds good but nowhere near $1700 better.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

But I imagine duals with no mufflers had terrible drone?

@robp418 Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross I can hardly hear it when I’m cruising. I had flowmaster super 10’s with an h pipe and it droned way worse. My current setup is nice and tame until I hammer on it. Cruising at 70mph I’m getting 66-67 decibels, but it’s just noise coming from my 35” mud tires

@nahumguardian4561 8 ай бұрын

I have the same troka I want the same thing how can I get them

@dalemurray655 2 жыл бұрын

The goal is to have a loud exhaust? If so, any concern about disturbing neighbors?

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

I aim the exhaust away from the neighbors lol.

@chadbrown7648 2 жыл бұрын

No helicopter chasing u sound nice my 21 rst with a borla atak muffler sounded like a helicopter was chasing me when dfm kicked in

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

DFM is annoying for sure.

@mattstewart4971 2 жыл бұрын

Il take it.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

The muffler delete?

@mattstewart4971 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross yes if it's OK.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, there's a few people interested I gotta figure out a fair way to let it go.

@mattstewart4971 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross no worries man. Let it go to somone closer. I'm in nb Canada just thought it woulda sounded awesome on my 98 .

@joedrazic6764 2 жыл бұрын

Put truCk in 9th gear and won't dfm noise .

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Can't hear it inside so it doesn't really bother me.

@gazaszone1802 Жыл бұрын

🤤

@superpug666 2 жыл бұрын

And its made in your state

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, right here in PA / Merica!

@QuietStormX 2 жыл бұрын

I never understood a exhaust system on a vehicle with a automatic transmission. I like mine on vehicles with manual transmissions.....

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds better with at manual but can't get trucks that way anymore.

@claudiucatuna Жыл бұрын

To bypass the DFM, drive the truck in L9. V8 the whole time.

@matt13ross Жыл бұрын

I bypassed it by selling the truck.

@claudiucatuna Жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross 🤙

@MLCIT 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like annoying sleeping neighbors to me. lol

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

LOL they are not into vehicles like I am.

@vanderhoof741 2 жыл бұрын

Uh, va-room, va-room, uh wap pop pop pop, zaddy.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@michaellindsley1265 Жыл бұрын

Lol’MERICA

@jameslucas4181 2 жыл бұрын

Just wait, I’ve had mine on for close to 1000 miles, it gets better, almost tunes itself…2022 trail boss midnight edition 6.2, looks great with the 4” quad tips, try driving it in L9, cuts out the DFM I think….

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Yea the quad tips look good on the trucks with bumper cutouts for sure.

@geoffreymueller5855 2 жыл бұрын

Curious about your comment about wasting money on Borla....it's cheaper than this setup and Borla is a reputable exhaust company too.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong, Borla makes great stuff. From what I've been told / read, the Borla on the ZR2 is a little underwhelming sound wise. Plus it's still a single exhaust, not a dual exhaust like the AWE. I think the AWE is worth the extra cost.

@geoffreymueller5855 2 жыл бұрын

@@matt13ross fair enough. I am honestly looking for something not super loud, so a little tamer might fit the bill for me. AWE did sound great though.

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

What's great is, it's nice and quiet on the inside, which is very important to me!

@toddlu3365 2 жыл бұрын

Dfm sounds like an old tractor

@matt13ross 2 жыл бұрын

Little bit yea, sort of like my Colorado diesel lol.