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2 HSV Exhaust Systems General
Information.
The development of unique HSV Exhaust Systems has been necessitated by, and conducted in parallel with, the
development of engines and transmissions. A range of exhaust systems has been developed to satisfy the demands for
specific applications. Each development has been designed to operate with a specific engine and has been proven by
extensive testing.
For Avalanche AWD the exhaust has been developed with different levels of refinement in mind. The standard 270kW
“sports” system has been developed to produce a sports oriented note, that still meets legal requirements. The design of
the sports rear muffler is similar to the straight through, low backpressure design used on GTS, although it has been
retuned to provide differentiation in the exhaust notes.
Although HSV and Holden exhaust systems are different, the general principles are the same. Service notes specified in
relevant Holden Service Manual Supplements provide useful information. Particularly, the relationship between exhaust
components and the clearances between exhaust components and the vehicle body are important. Information on the
relationship of HSV components, torque settings and clearances between exhaust components and the body of the
vehicle is presented in this section.