Aftermarket exhaust, Trailer hitch, C5-Z06
05-31-2007, 11:03 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Aftermarket exhaust, Trailer hitch, C5-Z06
So the title says it. I'm looking for an aftermarket exhaust system. It must clear a trailer hitch on my 02-Z06. Anyone got this setup that can tell me for sure which ones clear?
The stock Ti system clears perfectly. Supposedly any aftermarket system made exactly to stock specs would work. I figured I'd post it here then cross post to C5 Tech. I know I'm not the only guy towing a utility trailer with tools and race tires to the track.
The stock Ti system clears perfectly. Supposedly any aftermarket system made exactly to stock specs would work. I figured I'd post it here then cross post to C5 Tech. I know I'm not the only guy towing a utility trailer with tools and race tires to the track.
05-31-2007, 02:44 PM
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I had a hitch and B&B Bullets (dual tip) on my 02 Z06. I wouldn't go recommend that setup. The bolt heads were right at the high point of the tips. It took a lot of adjusting to avoid rubbing. I actually went back to stock because of it.
06-01-2007, 01:15 PM
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Thanks guys! Any other folks please chime in.
Brian the Borla Stingers are a bit over the top for me. I couldn't live with that everyday. Nice muscle car sound though. Maybe their system with real mufflers will have the same tip layout.
Beerkat please do post back on the Corsa fit. I am thinking maybe Corsa because they do such a good job with resonance removal.
Red Guts - B&B is on my list. I really like their Route 66 with Speedway tips. I left them message and so far one vendor is trying to tell me that all B&B systems fit around the hitch. That's why I asked. Most of these aftermarket vendors do not build their exhaust to sit identical to the factory, regardless of their claims...
FYI: Titanium mufflers crack! And sometimes they make a hell of mess out of the rear end of your car. I'm going SS and will deal with a noisier car.
Brian the Borla Stingers are a bit over the top for me. I couldn't live with that everyday. Nice muscle car sound though. Maybe their system with real mufflers will have the same tip layout.
Beerkat please do post back on the Corsa fit. I am thinking maybe Corsa because they do such a good job with resonance removal.
Red Guts - B&B is on my list. I really like their Route 66 with Speedway tips. I left them message and so far one vendor is trying to tell me that all B&B systems fit around the hitch. That's why I asked. Most of these aftermarket vendors do not build their exhaust to sit identical to the factory, regardless of their claims...
FYI: Titanium mufflers crack! And sometimes they make a hell of mess out of the rear end of your car. I'm going SS and will deal with a noisier car.
06-01-2007, 01:16 PM
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06-01-2007, 01:51 PM
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I have the B&B quad tips and they clear the hitch (just installed this past Monday)....There is some rubbing on the safety hooks, but I can relocate those to the back of the hitch if it gets annoying..
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06-01-2007, 05:46 PM
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06-01-2007, 06:17 PM
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They're quite loud w/ the cam and headers, but the Z06 is my toy as I have a nice DD so it's fine w/ me. I just got done driving it to Bowling Green, KY and back for the Cruise In and w/ the partition in and luggage in the trunk it's completely fine for me w/ minimal drone.
06-01-2007, 10:57 PM
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Stock Ti's fit, Dual tip B&B Bullets fit if hung very low but had a tendency to rub and vibrate-I wouldn't recommend them despite the great exhaust sound. Corsa with pro tips fit great with absolutely no issues and no resonance. That is my experience with my 2003 Z06.
06-02-2007, 05:06 PM
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Melting Slicks
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So far I'm leaning towards B&B Route 66 with Speedway tips. A bit more tame and the tips sit way to the side according to the pictures I've looked at.
06-15-2007, 12:05 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Just an update.
Beerkat - Corsa does fit with the trailer hitch. I got the Pace Car version with Classic tips. Haven't got to drive the car much but on a couple of test rides. No contact between the pipes or mufflers on the hitch anywhere at all.
Cobra4B - Yes those Corsa mufflers ARE heavy. I do like the sound though. Tame at cruise but muscle car V8 sound under acceleration. No resonance and tolerable without a partition in place. With the partition I suspect they will be fine for daily driving and highway cruising. Nice sound under full acceleration. Should sound good on track.
Beerkat - Corsa does fit with the trailer hitch. I got the Pace Car version with Classic tips. Haven't got to drive the car much but on a couple of test rides. No contact between the pipes or mufflers on the hitch anywhere at all.
Cobra4B - Yes those Corsa mufflers ARE heavy. I do like the sound though. Tame at cruise but muscle car V8 sound under acceleration. No resonance and tolerable without a partition in place. With the partition I suspect they will be fine for daily driving and highway cruising. Nice sound under full acceleration. Should sound good on track.
06-15-2007, 08:35 AM
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