New Cat-Back system installed
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Melting Slicks
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New Cat-Back system installed
Well Last Wednesday I installed the NXT system.
Wow!!! What a great sound compared to stock.
The install went smooth but the clamps that come with it are junk.
I used better clamps.
Since the system (except for the Tips) is a non-polished stainless steel, I painted everything but the tips with 1000 degree flat black paint.
The systems mufflers hang lower than the stock ones and stood out like a sore thumb till I painted them. I cut off the stock exhaust system and was able to install this system without removing the sway bar.
All in all it was the best $525.00 spent as far as mods go.
Have a good one
Fireman591
Wow!!! What a great sound compared to stock.
The install went smooth but the clamps that come with it are junk.
I used better clamps.
Since the system (except for the Tips) is a non-polished stainless steel, I painted everything but the tips with 1000 degree flat black paint.
The systems mufflers hang lower than the stock ones and stood out like a sore thumb till I painted them. I cut off the stock exhaust system and was able to install this system without removing the sway bar.
All in all it was the best $525.00 spent as far as mods go.
Have a good one
Fireman591
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The new mufflers look very good on your car.
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Melting Slicks
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Not sure. I cleaned the heck out of the parts before painting so it does have a great base.
It is a piece of cake to touch up if needed.
I can pull 75% of the system off in 10 minutes if need be.
It was that easy to install.
Have a good one
fireman591
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Melting Slicks
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I let my wife drive the vette to work today
It was the first time I got to hear my exhaust going down the road. Let me say it was awesome It sounded like a nascar taking off
I love this exhaust. This was a great mod
It was the first time I got to hear my exhaust going down the road. Let me say it was awesome
It sounded like a nascar taking off I love this exhaust. This was a great mod
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Hi fireman591 -
That is the first one of those I have seen.
It looks very nice on your car! Much better than the stock C5 exhaust tips.
How much did your new system weigh? Was it noticeably lighter than the stock setup?
Thanks for the pics!
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mqqn
That is the first one of those I have seen.
It looks very nice on your car! Much better than the stock C5 exhaust tips.
How much did your new system weigh? Was it noticeably lighter than the stock setup?
Thanks for the pics!
best regards -
mqqn
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Melting Slicks
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I used 2 1/2" u-bolt clamps.
Just make sure to prime and paint them before putting them on.
They are not stainless so paint is a must or they will rust.
They hold great and are a huge improvement over the clamps that come with the system.
If I ever get a lift someday I will weld all of the seams.
But so far so good.The system has not moved a bit.
Have a good one
Fireman591
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Melting Slicks
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The new system was shipped as a 45 lb box via ups,so I would guess 40ish.
I gave the old system to a buddy that will take it to the scrap yard.
He is going to split the proceeds
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If you guys like the sound now.. wait until it breaks in a bit.. the sound will get a bit deeper and it will sound even better than it does newly installed!
looks great with the black paint too.
looks great with the black paint too.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks on the car. I got the cover finished but need to find better trim foam for the edges.
I will work on it during the winter.
I want one large sheet of foam that I can trim so it is all one piece.
Here is a pic of what I have now. Too many seams.
Have a good one and enjoy those loudmouths. I can't wait to get my LT headers for even more db's.
Have a good one
Fireman591
