Opinion: Upgrade to GM Perf. exhaust vs GM Perf. brakes?

[Sean Michael]

I have a 2024 RST 6.2L and want to mod it using GM Performance parts to keep my warranty, and I just feel better about sticking with OEM on a brand new vehicle.

I'm debating between getting the GM Performance exhaust (the GM one, not the GM/Borla version) or getting the GM Performance Brembo brakes front & rear.

The stock dual quad-tip exhaust sounds better than most stock exhausts, but I wish I could hear a deeper and slightly louder sound from the 6.2, and GM states it adds up to 11hp. But the GM Brembo brake upgrade looks really nice, and I think better braking is a more pragmatic upgrade. I can't justify the expense of doing both, so I want to choose one area to upgrade. Opinions or suggestions? What would you do?

 

[randeez]

I have a 2024 RST 6.2L and want to mod it using GM Performance parts to keep my warranty, and I just feel better about sticking with OEM on a brand new vehicle.

I'm debating between getting the GM Performance exhaust (the GM one, not the GM/Borla version) or getting the GM Performance Brembo brakes front & rear.

The stock dual quad-tip exhaust sounds better than most stock exhausts, but I wish I could hear a deeper and slightly louder sound from the 6.2, and GM states it adds up to 11hp. But the GM Brembo brake upgrade looks really nice, and I think better braking is a more pragmatic upgrade. I can't justify the expense of doing both, so I want to choose one area to upgrade. Opinions or suggestions? What would you do?

brakes all day
you can probably remove a resonator or something with the exhaust for $200 and get the sound youre looking for, as long as you leave the cats in place gm aint going to say anything warranty wise

 

[Marky Dissod]

Brakes. That is all.

 

[iamlegion]

If you’re not towing or racing the brakes are a total waste of money. You’ll never notice or realize the performance gains and if you ever have to replace pads or rotors they’re significantly more expensive.

 

[Shrubs2K2]

I'll jump on the exhaust train here. I have a '21 and 85% of my brakes remaining. I also have a Borla Touring Cat back and really appreciate the sound.