EXHAUST question???
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Racer
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From: Weston FL
EXHAUST question???
What do you think about granatelli exhaust? I have the Z06 Ti exhaust on my base model. I like what I've heard but not sure if the sound is going to be any louder to justify the switch. Can anyone let me know if the sound will be LOUDER?
Thanks,
TonyP.
Thanks,
TonyP.
Pro
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From: Taylors SC
Exhaust is subjective. Now-
I think the Granatelli system is probably one of the best systems for the C5.
Sound, Looks, No Resonance, No Drone, Fantastic Price, and finally no need for an X-pipe to solve the popping issues so many others experience.
Check out posts by Montyzuma concerning the Granatelli's. His pictures are video are awesome! He sold me and probably a whole lotta of others!
I think the Granatelli system is probably one of the best systems for the C5.
Sound, Looks, No Resonance, No Drone, Fantastic Price, and finally no need for an X-pipe to solve the popping issues so many others experience.
Check out posts by Montyzuma concerning the Granatelli's. His pictures are video are awesome! He sold me and probably a whole lotta of others!
Le Mans Master
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From: Texarkana Texas
I just bought and installed the Granatelli's this past weekend. I love the sound and looks. I have not heard the titanium Z06 exhaust in person, but I love the sound of my Granatelli's.
Safety Car
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From: Visalia CA
I really doubt that the Granatelli system will be much louder than the Z06 Ti. Maybe just a little. I've had the Granatelli system on my '97 A4 for about 3 weeks and I really like it. Do a search. There's been a ton of threads and posts about this system.
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From: Visalia CA
Other than the offset tips, I like my system just fine.
Team Owner
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From: in hiding
My installer (muffler man for 15+ years) charged me $150 and said he did the best he could, and my tips are WAY off center in relation to my exhaust plate. Really pisses me off, because that's one of the reasons I bought this system. It was supposed to be so "adjustable". Other than the offset tips, I like my system just fine.
Other than the offset tips, I like my system just fine.
Drifting
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From: Seekonk MA / RI border
I installed my Granatelli's today. Finished about 1/2 hour ago as a matter of fact. Sadly, the only thing I have to compare it against is the A&A exhaust mod. And it's a much better sound...louder too...without being very loud (I don't like very loud exhausts).
I really like the way mine came out. Some have complained about needing to re-align things after use. I've only taken it for 1 short cruise (maybe 3 miles) but it came back the way I left. so far so good.
I REALLY LIKE THE SOUND.
I really like the way mine came out. Some have complained about needing to re-align things after use. I've only taken it for 1 short cruise (maybe 3 miles) but it came back the way I left. so far so good.
I REALLY LIKE THE SOUND.
Drifting
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From: Havelock North Carolina
Best to go to an all Corvette show. See if the guys will crank up some revs. Then listen to the different systems you are interested in. It's the only way to make a good choice. I find one audio clip sounds like all the others.
Burning Brakes
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From: Torrance CA
I love my Borlas, sometimes I wish it was louder like the bullets, but Ill happily stick with my Borlas for a DD, not too loud, yet not too quiet.
Pro
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From: wichita KS
I love mine Ive had them on for a couple of weeks and couldnt be more happy maybe a little tame for me but once i get my headers that shouldnt be a problem and as for the alignment i think people got screwed bc i had a local shop throw them on for 75 bucks and they match up perfectly. Good Luck
Instructor
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From: Gardner KS
I love mine Ive had them on for a couple of weeks and couldnt be more happy maybe a little tame for me but once i get my headers that shouldnt be a problem and as for the alignment i think people got screwed bc i had a local shop throw them on for 75 bucks and they match up perfectly. Good Luck
Now I found myself driving a bit harder to get the attention
I really need an X-pipe though; some like the popping but I think its annoying. Decelerating from 2400rpm's will go- pop pop gurgle pop pop pop. Anybody with an x-pipe found this to be the fix?
Last edited by maestro300; May 27, 2007 at 01:28 AM.
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From: Redding CA
My Grannys don't pop or gurgle on de-acceleration. I have driven the car about 500 miles since I put them on and have ran the car fast, slow,etc. Just a great system..and I will put them on my z06 that i want very soon.
Jim
Jim