Exhaust Mod
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Manassas VA
Originally Posted by LeeJohns
What can I expect....is it worth it
Expect a different sound. As far as performance goes on the LT1 dont expect much if any on changing the catback. Performance wise, the factory exhaust is very good. IMHO of course.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Dale City VA
I agree, it looks great and fits like a glove (like a good fitting glove not the OJ glove). The sound at WOT is awesome and at idle and cruise you can't even hear it in the car with the windows up. This is an exellent exhaust system that is well made and worth every penny IMO (thats why its on my 92), but don't expect any extra hp. The factory exhaust is very efficient and almost impossible to improve on with stock HP levels.
Will
Will
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Mt. Pleasant TX
Originally Posted by rklessdriver
I agree, it looks great and fits like a glove (like a good fitting glove not the OJ glove). The sound at WOT is awesome and at idle and cruise you can't even hear it in the car with the windows up. This is an exellent exhaust system that is well made and worth every penny IMO (thats why its on my 92), but don't expect any extra hp. The factory exhaust is very efficient and almost impossible to improve on with stock HP levels.
Will
Will
Absolutely awesome exhaust , no resonance as advertised
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Originally Posted by 4Ever21
I was told that the stock exhaust on early C4s was very restrictive and replacing the stock exhaust would boost the HP. Wouldnt straight pipes gain a lot of power too?
The advantage of upgrading the LT1 exhaust lies in the sound cuz the stock system sounds anemic.
Last edited by JEFNLSA; Feb 24, 2006 at 01:17 PM.
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Corinth TX
What about a B&B 3" system? Wouldn't that flow more and thus give him some more power? The reason I threw that is is because I am thinking of going this route as well and found a post to ask an exhaust question. 
Also, how is the Pacesetter exhaust? I noticed that they (Pacesetter) also sell high flow cats. Would this also give me a better flowing less restrictive system? One thing I can honestly say is that the stock exhaust looks huge (pipe size) already.
Also, how is the Pacesetter exhaust? I noticed that they (Pacesetter) also sell high flow cats. Would this also give me a better flowing less restrictive system? One thing I can honestly say is that the stock exhaust looks huge (pipe size) already.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
What about a B&B 3" system? Wouldn't that flow more and thus give him some more power? The reason I threw that is is because I am thinking of going this route as well and found a post to ask an exhaust question. Also, how is the Pacesetter exhaust? I noticed that they (Pacesetter) also sell high flow cats. Would this also give me a better flowing less restrictive system? One thing I can honestly say is that the stock exhaust looks huge (pipe size) already.
Also, how is the Pacesetter exhaust? I noticed that they (Pacesetter) also sell high flow cats. Would this also give me a better flowing less restrictive system? One thing I can honestly say is that the stock exhaust looks huge (pipe size) already.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
I have to agree with Jeff. If you are planning on keeping the car stock (good luck), then Corsa is your best bet. If you plan on modding with LT headers, cam/heads, then the B&B will wake up, lose the resonance, and give you a deep growling sound.
