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Old 06-29-2015, 05:17 PM
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i want the loudest exhaust possible, with a deep tone. Is a Corsa Exhaust with Corsa exhaust my best option? What are Borla and Magnaflow doing differently?
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Corsa is probably one of my favorite exhaust companies, but their exhaust doesn't have a "deep" tone. They sound more exotic (they still sound amazing). Borla has a deeper sound which I take it you're going for. Go on YouTube and search up C7 Borla Exhaust, the ATAKS they offer probably fit your needs. Magnaflow makes good exhausts, but not for Corvettes (they don't sound as good).
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CORSA 4.5" tips...NO MUFFLERS


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The new style Borla I think is the best sound and value with no drone. I had Corsa and their tips are usually works of art but their pricing is ridiculous high...Magnaflo is a bargain and sound good but you usually get drone. imo
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Corsas tend to be higher pitched and raspy... Mangnaflow and Borla have a throatier traditional American V8 sound. The mid-pipe also affects the tone... generally X = higher, H = lower... It's obviously a matter of preference, but all three sound great.
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I had Corsa exhausts on my 2004 with an X-pipe and Kooks headers. I liked these products. There was no drone,ever. I'm thinking of switching the performance exhausts for the Extreme Corsa System with the 4.5" tips. I have already spoken to my dealer about this. They are a Corsa dealer.

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Default Muffler delete = straight pipe with cats?

Originally Posted by C7Jake
CORSA 4.5" tips...NO MUFFLERS


What kind of MPG do you get?
Also, i have the option where eco mode turns off the valves on the outer exhausts, will that option no longer work with Corsas?
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Originally Posted by hawkgfr
The new style Borla I think is the best sound and value with no drone. I had Corsa and their tips are usually works of art but their pricing is ridiculous high...Magnaflo is a bargain and sound good but you usually get drone. imo
The prices look all the same to me, right above 2k for the exhaust and x pipe

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Originally Posted by MohammadAdib
What kind of MPG do you get?
Also, i have the option where eco mode turns off the valves on the outer exhausts, will that option no longer work with Corsas?
M7 same mpg...AFM valves retained...I never use ECO/7th gear...cost below $500
sold stock tips for $80




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Hey man.

Quick question. Will just buying the Tips make the sound different than stock ?

Originally Posted by C7Jake
M7 same mpg...AFM valves retained...I never use ECO/7th gear...cost below $500
sold stock tips for $80



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Originally Posted by MohammadAdib
i want the loudest exhaust possible, with a deep tone. Is a Corsa Exhaust with Corsa exhaust my best option? What are Borla and Magnaflow doing differently?
Have you considered B & B. They have the same quality of stainless steel as Borla and Corsa, just less expensive? Some jurisdictions mandate that you have mufflers on the car. NPP valves can be deleted but the AFM must be left functional.
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Originally Posted by tyho
Have you considered B & B. They have the same quality of stainless steel as Borla and Corsa, just less expensive? Some jurisdictions mandate that you have mufflers on the car. NPP valves can be deleted but the AFM must be left functional.
What do AFM valves do? I know NPP controls sound, but not sure about AFM
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Originally Posted by MohammadAdib
What do AFM valves do? I know NPP controls sound, but not sure about AFM
Active Fuel Management (Cylinder Deactivation)... control exhaust flow in 4 cylinder mode
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
Active Fuel Management (Cylinder Deactivation)... control exhaust flow in 4 cylinder mode
Cool, got a sound clip of your car with no mufflers? (or video)
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I have used B&B PRT mufflers on all of my Vettes except for one, which came with Corsa. The PRT are definitely the way to go if you want an aggressive sound without any drone.
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Originally Posted by Bradysdad
I have used B&B PRT mufflers on all of my Vettes except for one, which came with Corsa. The PRT are definitely the way to go if you want an aggressive sound without any drone.
I love drone it never gets annoying for me haha. Nice deep bass all the way down the highway would be awesome. I think muffler deletes instead of getting a corsa exhaust and x pipe might be the way to go?
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Originally Posted by ramonini
Will just buying the tips make the sound different than stock?
if ya toss the stock mufflers in a dumpster

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Originally Posted by Bradysdad
I have used B&B PRT mufflers on all of my Vettes except for one, which came with Corsa. The PRT are definitely the way to go if you want an aggressive sound without any drone.
That's what I have B+B PRT on mine.The sound is there by far.The only
Thing that worries me is when I put ARH long tube headers on it will it
Be to loud?
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Originally Posted by MohammadAdib
The prices look all the same to me, right above 2k for the exhaust and x pipe
Honestly I was thinking of c6 prices as those are the ones I bought most recently...
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