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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I am considering installing a Corsa exhaust system into my 1996. Any comments ?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Go for it! You won't be dissappointed.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:36 PM
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I have a Corsa and love it.....although mine is not much of a Corsa anymore. I did love it when it was complete though.

It now consist of LT headers, no cats, into an x pipe and then out the back through the Corsa mufflers. It sounds wicked.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Took Flowmaster off and switched to Corsa. It is quiet at idle, but sounds great when you put your foot to it. If you like noise, there are cheaper alternatives. On the plus side, no more resonance, which as you are probably well aware, is brutal from 1100 to 2000 rpm. Pricey, but to me, well worth it. I'm very happy with them.
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Let me play a bit of Devil's Advocate. Corsas look great and sound great. High quality, no resonance as advertised. Problem is, LT1 exhaust is very good so there is no real performance bump, at least I did not notice one for my $1,100. If you want mods you can feel you might consider (for a bit more $$) long tubes -- which probably improve the sound as well -- and/or a higher rear gear ratio to take better advantage of the revs. Do a search to see what folks who have done those mods have to say.
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I have borla and my dad has corsa on his and I perfer the corsa.
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I have them on my '96 and love um. Perfect fit, easy to install and sound good enough for me. I like the raspy sound they have.
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