C5 with B&B Bullets?
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Heel & Toe
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From: barrie ontario
C5 with B&B Bullets?
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and need some advice. We have a 2000 C5 and would like to get the B&B Bullet system with quad tips. I'm just curious, what does everyone think of the Bullet set up? Easy install? performance?. We love the sound, looks, and HP gains! If anyone has pics of this exhaust on their C5 could you please attach them. Thanks guy's look forward to hearing from you!
Racer
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From: Houston Tx.
Here is a sound clip. Mine is the first one.
http://www.velocitycorvette.com/index.php?paged=5
And as far as price www.corvettesofhouston.com has a good price $575.
http://www.velocitycorvette.com/index.php?paged=5
And as far as price www.corvettesofhouston.com has a good price $575.
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From: Irvine CA
Some passengers find them too loud and annoying.
I don't think they are very loud, but I have slight hearing damage from music performance.
One problem with the bullets is that the hangers tend to break. BB has lifetime warranty, but it's a pain. Search the forums.
I don't think they are very loud, but I have slight hearing damage from music performance.
One problem with the bullets is that the hangers tend to break. BB has lifetime warranty, but it's a pain. Search the forums.
Former Vendor
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From: Mechanicsville Va
I sell the Bullets, love the sound and if you are into a good high volume exhaust you will love it too. I have one set in stock as a matter of fact and I offer forum member discounts.
Instructor
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From: Little River S.C.
B&B Bullets
I have not had the opportunity to hear the B&B Bullets in person. In decibels, how do they compare with the Corsa Pace Car or Borla Stingers? I have heard them, but the Borla has a burble sound at idle, which i don't like. I really want something deeper/louder than stock, but would like to be able to talk to my wife when traveling.
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
Race Director
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From: Schaumburg IL
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
Looks and sound are what Cat-back exhaust are all about...you won't gain any HP from just installing a cat back (bb bullets in this case).
The Bullets are a good deal louder than the Stingers, and louder and deeper than the Corsa Pace car.
The Bullets are a good deal louder than the Stingers, and louder and deeper than the Corsa Pace car.
Race Director
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From: Schaumburg IL
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
I have not had the opportunity to hear the B&B Bullets in person. In decibels, how do they compare with the Corsa Pace Car or Borla Stingers? I have heard them, but the Borla has a burble sound at idle, which i don't like. I really want something deeper/louder than stock, but would like to be able to talk to my wife when traveling.
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
Good luck
Tech Contributor
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I had B&B Bullets with LG Pro longtubes. I loved them, but it had a strong resonance around 2500rpm. I lived with it and got a sound partition. Once I got my heads/cam upgrade the B&B Bullets had to go. It was WAY to loud, and the resonance rattled my doors, and dash. I got the Corsa's and the resonance disapeared. Its still got a great sound, just not as loud as before.
It depends on what your future mods are. If you go with heads/cam at a later date then you might want to re-consider the Bullets.
Toque
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From: Mechanicsville Va
I have not had the opportunity to hear the B&B Bullets in person. In decibels, how do they compare with the Corsa Pace Car or Borla Stingers? I have heard them, but the Borla has a burble sound at idle, which i don't like. I really want something deeper/louder than stock, but would like to be able to talk to my wife when traveling.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tacoma WA
I have not had the opportunity to hear the B&B Bullets in person. In decibels, how do they compare with the Corsa Pace Car or Borla Stingers? I have heard them, but the Borla has a burble sound at idle, which i don't like. I really want something deeper/louder than stock, but would like to be able to talk to my wife when traveling.
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
Don't mean to hi-jack the thread, just useful info for guys that don't know...
Thanks.........
plus this
equals about 101 dB at idle from 10ft. And 130dB revving it. (Also from 10ft.)
Now i have a heads and cam package, and need to remeasure to see how loud it is.
Keep in mind - 130 dB is the pain threshold, and from 10ft away, your ears will hurt when i rev my engine, now w/ the H/C package, it's even louder!
Also, keep in mind A4 vs M6. With the automatic - you're frequently stuck in a resonating frequency droning your head off... but with a M6 - you can pick a slightly lower gear, and get out of the resonance. I get resonance/drone around 2000-2400, but i'm never just Sitting in that RPM range, cause i have a M6... i'll just up shift and keep it around 1700...
-Dan
Last edited by LF97C5Vette; Sep 12, 2007 at 11:23 AM.
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From: Paducah KY
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They are "LOUD" but sound awesome!!!!...love the deep throaty tone they produce....
Here's a clip of mine. Keep in mind, this is with a highly modified head/cam motor, LG Long Tubes, and No Cats....
Here's a clip of mine. Keep in mind, this is with a highly modified head/cam motor, LG Long Tubes, and No Cats....