Why does my Monaro LS1 sound different to my TransAm LS1?

[BigNige]

I used to have an '89 Trans AM GTA and that had an 5.7 LS1 engine in it too.



It deffo sounded different to the Monaro even taking into account the power output differences (think it was about 280bhp)
Much deeper, more grumbly like you'd expect a big V8 to sound.


Ideas & thoughts?

[BigNige]

Ok cool, ta.

I think the GTA had catback's on it...deffo was a big-ish bore twin exit system.
Sounded superb.

[BigNige]

Dan_S V8 said:

Wasn't that the LT1 engine as opposed to the LS1?

Ah, could be, yes...apols chums...I appear to be dyslexically challenged in the small block department.

[BigNige]

oe_cosgrove said:

L98?

Gawd knows now...it was a V8 anyway.

I think.

[BigNige]

td*ute said:

ooh ek! yep it was an L somethink or other, but yep it was a V8 and they all sound good! Trev

Spot on

[BigNige]

oe_cosgrove said:

www.78ta.com/89ta.htm Got it L98 Do I get a gold star? OK I'll get me coat

Top man

**impressed face**

That's a gorgeous example there.