C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

exhaust

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 05:44 PM
  #1  
redvette30's Avatar
redvette30
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: lavergne tn
Default exhaust

Thinking about removing stock mufflers to something else. Any ideas?
looking for good sound but not too loud!
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2006 | 06:53 PM
  #2  
bmalec's Avatar
bmalec
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 379
Likes: 170
From: Buffalo Grove IL
Default

I went with the Magnaflow cat-back system on my '89 L98. The sound is nice and not loud at all, just a bit louder than stock with my pre-cats and main cat intact. Actually, I wish it were a bit louder, but my wife likes it as is.

The quality seems very good and the price was decent, like $456 or so from Hottexaust.com.

Good luck!

Ben
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 12:01 AM
  #3  
TBH94's Avatar
TBH94
Racer
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 284
Likes: 29
From: Oxford PA
Default

You can't go wrong with Corsa. I had Borla but it was very loud at cruz. Corsa is just right. quite at cruz and loud when you stand on it.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:18 AM
  #4  
Mr. Peabody's Avatar
Mr. Peabody
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 7,706
Likes: 485
From: Everett WA
C4 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Default

For twice the price you could put on some nice LT headers and leave the stock exhaust. It would sound deeper without being much louder, except when you step on it , and you'll get a good 20+ torq boost down low amd mid range. Of course it will still look stock, but then again sometimes that's the name of the game.

Otherwise agree that Corsa is the way to go for good looking & good performing exhaust.
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:46 AM
  #5  
C4STL's Avatar
C4STL
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: Creve Coeur Missouri
Default

I like my Targa style mufflers. Not real loud but can hear it ,and not alot of interior resonance!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:59 AM
  #6  
89vettefromhell's Avatar
89vettefromhell
Instructor
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Mount Clemens Michigan
Default

ive got nothing but love with my magnaflows.. sounds beautiful!!!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:08 AM
  #7  
Trog's Avatar
Trog
Drifting
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 48
From: Lakeport CA
Default

Power effects, expensive but last for ever. Also the biggest for me is the adjustability. Almost stock when closed but set of car alarms in parking lots loud when set full open. Always a fun thing...
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 02:29 PM
  #8  
MR TLS's Avatar
MR TLS
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
From: VA
Default Mufflers

Originally Posted by redvette30
Thinking about removing stock mufflers to something else. Any ideas?
looking for good sound but not too loud!
I went with the muffler eliminator kit ,it has a lot of drone at low speed, at crusing speed it not to bad just a deep sound cost,about $200 .
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:17 PM
  #9  
Lichen's Avatar
Lichen
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,471
Likes: 2
From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
Default

If all you want is mufflers, Flowmasters!
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2006 | 03:19 PM
  #10  
SK.LT1's Avatar
SK.LT1
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Bedford Ma.
Default

Originally Posted by TBH94
You can't go wrong with Corsa. I had Borla but it was very loud at cruz. Corsa is just right. quite at cruz and loud when you stand on it.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To exhaust





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:30 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE