wolverine1967

I finally decided on the exhaust (B&B) but not sure what size the orig is on my 1995 LT1? Is it 2.5" or 3". Will a 3" system bolt right up to the Orig Cats?
Second question is on shorty headers (keeping orig cat equip). What brand fits best to the stock cat? I know there's not much to gain from shorties so it's more about fit and install.
Any thoughts would be helpfull please.
Thanks

Corvette Kid

The stock system is a 2.75" but the catback will be a bolt-on, even though it's a 3". I don't know which shorties are best for your car but someone will have some opinions.

vinnies87

If your not doing Long Tube Headers why waste the money, shorties do nothing but releave you of money... LT give performance...
Do some research,there must be 500 posts on headers/pipes/cats, etc...a little research goes a long way

wolverine1967

Thank you. I called EM just to confirm and they said it was a direct bolt on as well.

wolverine1967

I realize that. I just think that LT's will be too much for the day to day driving (even though better HP) and I don't go to the track (yet ). Shorties if anything will at least dress up the compartment.
So no thoughts on the best fit.
I can only seem to find Hooker and Pacesetter's.

wingstlr

Dont waist your money on after market exhaust have you local exhaust shop put elims on your car with your old tips had mine done for $50. Here is a video of mine. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...Picture003.flv

BMF-LT1

I'm basically doing the same install on my '96. I went w/ the B&B 3" sys w/ an x-pipe instead of the resonator. I called my buddy who runs a local corvette perf shop. He said the best fitting is going to be tpis, or hooker. He said the two of them are superior to EM, when it comes to fitment. I'm prob going w/ the hooker - looks like a good deal. ceramic coated for around 6 bills / shipped.

GL on your decision - I'm sure you'll be satisfied w/ the hookers.

wolverine1967

Where are you getting the Hookers for that price shipped?
and thanks

clf93lt1

the only lt headers hooker makes is for the l98. em fit fine on my car.

ubnpast

Nice 3000 in the garage, im guessing your sons? is it the vr4? I miss my 94 vr4...

Also for the threadstarter, dont waste your money, just paint your stock ones if anything.

wingstlr

The 3000 is the wifes, no its not the vr4. Trying to get her to sell it but she loves her car. she said ill sell it if you buy me a c5.

ubnpast

Very nice car indeed. Here are 2 pics of my old vr4, 2 weeks after selling it the kid totaled it and it caught fire and burned to nothing... Such a waste .

Strick

Contact Jet Hot and ask about their Hooker Shorties that have their Sterling Coating (ceramic). I have them along with the B&B 3" with the resonator (no X-pipe) and OEM cats. It runs very nice and don't believe that there is no gain from the shorties. You'll get about half of what the long tubes give you. Oh, the sound is nice and deep. I've had this set up on for about 4 years, still looks new.

Brian9

I used to want a 3000 vr4 spyder



They didnt make many of them at all and they were and probably are still quite expensive also one of the first if not the first Modern era (90's till current) hard top convertibles

ubnpast

Yes those are nice as well. From the factory, my 94 vr4 was arouns $45-47k, which is expensive for back then. The spyders can be had for $20k-50k, I really like the 99's, although my 94 was fun with the active aero package, when you beat someone in a race you could wave bye to them, just flip the switch and the rear wing would raise, and the front spoiler would lower.