Exhaust suggestions?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Shelby Twp MI
Exhaust suggestions?
I have a stock C5 that I would like to add an exhaust to. I know this question gets asked a lot but I was hoping that someone could make a suggestion that can relate to my experience. I used to have a stock '94 Trans Am with a Flowmaster exhaust, I absolutely loved the exhaust on that car! It did have some resonance/drone right around 1900rpm but it didn't bother me at all. Anyone out there who had an LT1 with Flowmaster exhaust and liked the sound have any suggestions on which C5 exhausts I may like? I wouldn't want anything louder than the Flowmasters I had on my TA. I haven't had any opportunities yet to listen to any aftermarket exhausts in person, but was hoping someone could give me some ideas on which ones may fit my taste.
Pro
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From: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Do a search for some GHL Bullets. I am going with ARH w/ cats + the GHL Bullets. Definitely not the loudest, but it should give me a low rumble and a great overall tone.
The reason for me going with a medium noise level exhaust is because when I add a huge cam, I don't want it to be over the top.
I have done some threads on the Bullets, and people have posted clips for me, so do a search. Many people love the GHL exhausts systems for their good old school rumble and their "perfect" corvette tone!
The reason for me going with a medium noise level exhaust is because when I add a huge cam, I don't want it to be over the top.
I have done some threads on the Bullets, and people have posted clips for me, so do a search. Many people love the GHL exhausts systems for their good old school rumble and their "perfect" corvette tone!
Safety Car
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From: Warrington Pa.
Go to a Corvette gathering... ask questions, ask for a ride and sample as many exhausts as possible. Everyone will suggest a favorite exhaust but sound is subjective. Listen for yourself, compare, then settle for one you like. 
Also fill out your profile someone in your area my be able to let you hear their exhaust in person.
Also fill out your profile someone in your area my be able to let you hear their exhaust in person.
Last edited by Bill Vett; Apr 17, 2007 at 02:40 PM.
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From: Monticello MN
Do a search for some GHL Bullets. I am going with ARH w/ cats + the GHL Bullets. Definitely not the loudest, but it should give me a low rumble and a great overall tone.
The reason for me going with a medium noise level exhaust is because when I add a huge cam, I don't want it to be over the top.
I have done some threads on the Bullets, and people have posted clips for me, so do a search. Many people love the GHL exhausts systems for their good old school rumble and their "perfect" corvette tone!
The reason for me going with a medium noise level exhaust is because when I add a huge cam, I don't want it to be over the top.
I have done some threads on the Bullets, and people have posted clips for me, so do a search. Many people love the GHL exhausts systems for their good old school rumble and their "perfect" corvette tone!
However, with longtubes, they are louder than most, but great! Ed
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From: Torrance CA
Go to a Corvette gathering... ask questions, ask for a ride and sample as many exhausts as possible. Everyone will suggest a favorite exhaust but sound is subjective. Listen for yourself, compare, then settle for one you like.
Also fill out your profile someone in your area my be able to let you hear their exhaust in person.
Also fill out your profile someone in your area my be able to let you hear their exhaust in person.
Thats exactly what I did. When a guy fired up his car with the Borla stingers on I fell in love, went home and I ordered them.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
I have a stock C5 that I would like to add an exhaust to. I know this question gets asked a lot but I was hoping that someone could make a suggestion that can relate to my experience. I used to have a stock '94 Trans Am with a Flowmaster exhaust, I absolutely loved the exhaust on that car! It did have some resonance/drone right around 1900rpm but it didn't bother me at all. Anyone out there who had an LT1 with Flowmaster exhaust and liked the sound have any suggestions on which C5 exhausts I may like? I wouldn't want anything louder than the Flowmasters I had on my TA. I haven't had any opportunities yet to listen to any aftermarket exhausts in person, but was hoping someone could give me some ideas on which ones may fit my taste.
I've had about 6 different exahust on my vette so I've got a good deal of experience
As the others said, safest bet is to go to a local vette gathering and listen in person.
One last thing, I assume you do not plan on adding Headers to your Vette? If you do, that will definitley make it louder for any cat-back.
Good luck
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From: Tolland CT
I have a stock C5 that I would like to add an exhaust to. I know this question gets asked a lot but I was hoping that someone could make a suggestion that can relate to my experience. I used to have a stock '94 Trans Am with a Flowmaster exhaust, I absolutely loved the exhaust on that car! It did have some resonance/drone right around 1900rpm but it didn't bother me at all. Anyone out there who had an LT1 with Flowmaster exhaust and liked the sound have any suggestions on which C5 exhausts I may like? I wouldn't want anything louder than the Flowmasters I had on my TA. I haven't had any opportunities yet to listen to any aftermarket exhausts in person, but was hoping someone could give me some ideas on which ones may fit my taste.
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From: Orlando Fl
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I added Corsa Touringwith Por tips and I am very haapy with them. Loud enough when necessarrty but no drone and nice and quite when crusing. If you wnat earth shaking tone..do not go with these. Duds
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08,-'13-'14, '16-'17
GHL's ofcourse...
I had a 99 T/A with Flows, you will love the GHL sound.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...beheaders.html
Give me a ring when you are ready.
Peace
Chip
I had a 99 T/A with Flows, you will love the GHL sound.
http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...beheaders.html
Give me a ring when you are ready.
Peace
Chip
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