Corsa
Le Mans Master
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From: New Jersey
The heads I used on my car are nearly double the price they were 3 years ago. Actually pretty much every single material we use in our construction nearly doubled in price and hasn't budged back down... but that's a story for another day.
I never liked the sound on the C4s however the corsa sounds decent on the trucks for whatever reason. I have a weird relationship with Gen 3 and up... some sound alright and some sound really bad... I think the corsa on a C4 would sound pretty good if someone were to go through and tweak the exhaust from the heads back. There are a couple that sound pretty good.
I never liked the sound on the C4s however the corsa sounds decent on the trucks for whatever reason. I have a weird relationship with Gen 3 and up... some sound alright and some sound really bad... I think the corsa on a C4 would sound pretty good if someone were to go through and tweak the exhaust from the heads back. There are a couple that sound pretty good.
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From: Park City Utah
Burning Brakes
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Why is Corsa so expensive now? When I started my 96 build just before Covid hit it was about 1300-1500 for the Catback for my 96 LT4. I figured I would get that last. After Covid it was running 1800+ and I checked today and they are avg 2300!! Its the SAME THING as it was before. What has happened??
I did find a used set right at the beginning of my build locally for 750. I am kicking myself now...
I did find a used set right at the beginning of my build locally for 750. I am kicking myself now...
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From: South Dakota
The OBX system seems to be a close copy for an MSRP of $893. This is for a '92-'95, but the only difference to '96 is an O2 sensor hole which should be easy to add.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1887
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I think they already did.
The OBX system seems to be a close copy for an MSRP of $893. This is for a '92-'95, but the only difference to '96 is an O2 sensor hole which should be easy to add.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1887
The OBX system seems to be a close copy for an MSRP of $893. This is for a '92-'95, but the only difference to '96 is an O2 sensor hole which should be easy to add.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1887
I have often wondered what the difference was? It's only the O2 bung? I still have my stock manifolds with O2 bungs on them. If that is the only difference than that is easy.
I reached out to the OBX guys and they said that system linked above is no longer available under OBX. Now it is the Maximizer system.
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Drifting
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From: Motor City
Never would I pay the price of Corsa, it's totally crazy.
I've been intrigued by these guys:
https://highfloperformance.com/produ...l-exhaust-tips
Seems like a decent value, just not sure how it would sound (i.e drone) with cam/headers and i'm not looking to be the guinea pig
I've been intrigued by these guys:
https://highfloperformance.com/produ...l-exhaust-tips
Seems like a decent value, just not sure how it would sound (i.e drone) with cam/headers and i'm not looking to be the guinea pig
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Albuquerque NM
Both that OBX/Maximizer system and that High Flow Performance system look interesting.
I wonder how they sound? Any reports?
What is the exhaust system pipe diameter of the high flow setup?
The chambered mid section of the high flow Performance system plus the X pipe ought to sound interesting. It also appears there are some chambered or glass pack bits right by the tips?
I wonder how loud it is.
I wonder how they sound? Any reports?
What is the exhaust system pipe diameter of the high flow setup?
The chambered mid section of the high flow Performance system plus the X pipe ought to sound interesting. It also appears there are some chambered or glass pack bits right by the tips?
I wonder how loud it is.
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Never would I pay the price of Corsa, it's totally crazy.
I've been intrigued by these guys:
https://highfloperformance.com/produ...l-exhaust-tips
Seems like a decent value, just not sure how it would sound (i.e drone) with cam/headers and i'm not looking to be the guinea pig
I've been intrigued by these guys:
https://highfloperformance.com/produ...l-exhaust-tips
Seems like a decent value, just not sure how it would sound (i.e drone) with cam/headers and i'm not looking to be the guinea pig
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From: Overland Park Kansas
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I think they already did.
The OBX system seems to be a close copy for an MSRP of $893. This is for a '92-'95, but the only difference to '96 is an O2 sensor hole which should be easy to add.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1887
The OBX system seems to be a close copy for an MSRP of $893. This is for a '92-'95, but the only difference to '96 is an O2 sensor hole which should be easy to add.
http://www.obxracingsports.com/products.php?pk=1887
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From: Overland Park Kansas
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BTW...I get "FORBIDDEN" when I click on OBXracingsports.com. During this summer, they failed to replace any C4 products listed on eBay. At first, I wondered if they were abandoning the C4 platform (in lieu of more popular LSx cars) but the website being down all this week, makes me think they are heading out? Would be too bad as they do make alternative products even if harder to tweak/install.
Many years ago, this forum complained and complained about Tri-Y headers from VetteTech. We all hoped their "jig" would improve. Instead, they took a hike. Riding the fence on supporting vendors and complaining about them can be a two-edged sword.
BTW...VetteTech Tri-Y's fit my car pretty well AND they perform well (for enhancing torque). Plus, changing plugs is a breeze. Wish someone would bring them back.....So others could have that option.
Many years ago, this forum complained and complained about Tri-Y headers from VetteTech. We all hoped their "jig" would improve. Instead, they took a hike. Riding the fence on supporting vendors and complaining about them can be a two-edged sword.
BTW...VetteTech Tri-Y's fit my car pretty well AND they perform well (for enhancing torque). Plus, changing plugs is a breeze. Wish someone would bring them back.....So others could have that option.
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I reached out to OBX and they are no longer carrying the items under OBX. They told me they have the same part number Maximizer High Performance but the pics you see on ebay don't look to be stainless steel.
Instructor
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From: Sullivan, MO
Heck, my Corsa is a little rowdy for me, I would almost take a factory LT4 setup in on trade. (I like the rectangular exits)
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Maybe it's missing belly mufflers? Regardless, there are opportunities to add additional sound abatement devices in your exhaust stream -- short of pulling the Corsas. Seems counterintuitive you'd do the other mods (reported this summer) then bottle that up with stock mufflers.
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