Thoughts on upgrading exhaust system...
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Racer
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Thoughts on upgrading exhaust system...
Guys,
I've recently installed a set of Borla Stingers and now the mod bug has bitten me
I'm toying with the idea of replacing the entire system, headers all the way down to my new Stingers. I recently picked up a new rattling noise which I think is being created by my stock cats.
Can anyone suggest the approprate stepsI should take and or suggested hardware. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy Borla all around? Also, for example, do I need to have her tuned after installing new headers and etc?
She is an 03' coupe, 6 speed, just rolled 17k, Bassani X pipe and a fresh set of stingers. I suppose I'll be needing some better tires soon.
Raz
I've recently installed a set of Borla Stingers and now the mod bug has bitten me
I'm toying with the idea of replacing the entire system, headers all the way down to my new Stingers. I recently picked up a new rattling noise which I think is being created by my stock cats.
Can anyone suggest the approprate stepsI should take and or suggested hardware. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy Borla all around? Also, for example, do I need to have her tuned after installing new headers and etc?
She is an 03' coupe, 6 speed, just rolled 17k, Bassani X pipe and a fresh set of stingers. I suppose I'll be needing some better tires soon.
Raz
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Originally Posted by Razmo
Guys,
I've recently installed a set of Borla Stingers and now the mod bug has bitten me
I'm toying with the idea of replacing the entire system, headers all the way down to my new Stingers. I recently picked up a new rattling noise which I think is being created by my stock cats.
Can anyone suggest the approprate stepsI should take and or suggested hardware. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy Borla all around? Also, for example, do I need to have her tuned after installing new headers and etc?
She is an 03' coupe, 6 speed, just rolled 17k, Bassani X pipe and a fresh set of stingers. I suppose I'll be needing some better tires soon.
Raz
I've recently installed a set of Borla Stingers and now the mod bug has bitten me
I'm toying with the idea of replacing the entire system, headers all the way down to my new Stingers. I recently picked up a new rattling noise which I think is being created by my stock cats.
Can anyone suggest the approprate stepsI should take and or suggested hardware. Is there any reason I shouldn't just buy Borla all around? Also, for example, do I need to have her tuned after installing new headers and etc?
She is an 03' coupe, 6 speed, just rolled 17k, Bassani X pipe and a fresh set of stingers. I suppose I'll be needing some better tires soon.
Raz
A callaway honker intake, LG longtubes, and a nice retune could net you some serious tire scrorching HP's, good luck!
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Racer
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From: Chicago IL
Guys,
Any comments? I suppose I could always just install a set of highflow cats?
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pc-...flow-cats.aspx
Any comments? I suppose I could always just install a set of highflow cats?
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/pc-...flow-cats.aspx
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Racer
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Originally Posted by zeevette
It's most likely NOT your stock cats making that noise, it's your stock H-pipe. It's notorious for that.
Raz
Last edited by Razmo; Apr 26, 2006 at 02:46 PM.
Racer
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I know how you feel. I got lucky, and my cats blew up on me, talk about a terible noise! Gave me a great excuse to replace the whole exhaust train. New Long tube headers, high flow cats, x-pipe and Magnaflow exhaust. Best improvement ive ever done. Definitely a mod you can feel, probably added about 25-30 hp.
Quit thinking about it and just DO IT! Youll find great deals on everything here at the forum.
Quit thinking about it and just DO IT! Youll find great deals on everything here at the forum.
Last edited by wolverdick; Apr 26, 2006 at 03:34 PM.
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Get some LG or Dynatech LT headers and since you already have the X-pipe and cat backs, all you will need is some high flow cats. A retune would be a good idea to get maximum HP gains.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Get some LG or Dynatech LT headers and since you already have the X-pipe and cat backs, all you will need is some high flow cats. A retune would be a good idea to get maximum HP gains.
