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Jul 17, 2008 | 06:31 PM

QUIKSILVERZ

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corsa xtreme c5 system

i did not know that they were making the xtreme system for the c5. I had seen it for the c6 in a few mags though. i found this video a few mins ago. sounds good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDPyd...eature=related

Jul 17, 2008 | 06:50 PM

slacker1201

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I have the Xtreme on my C6 and just love it. I didn't know that they had it for the C5 either, I guess I'll have to upgrade the exhaust for the 04Z now.

Jul 17, 2008 | 07:09 PM

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That sounds pretty nice. I wonder what it sounds like with a heads/cam/LT headers car.

Jul 17, 2008 | 07:35 PM

QUIKSILVERZ

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i cant wait to hear it on a h/c/i vette. I am really thinking about getting it for my 02 Z.

Jul 18, 2008 | 01:28 PM

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My son-in-law put the Corsa Extreme on his '08 coupe, and it popped like a ****. We then installed a complete LG pro system, with HF cats, and X, and it quieted down the popping about 80%. Of course it got alot louder, overall, but that popping was really annoying. One surprise.... the C6's have an X-pipe stock, unlike the stock H on a C5. Which leads me to conclude, that the Xpipe alone doesn't cure the decel popping, unless the factory X is way different internally?

Aug 1, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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C5 Corsa Extreme

We have the "New" Extreme for the C5. It is a setup with X-pipe, It is recommended. Check out the link below.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...st-system.aspx

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Aug 1, 2008 | 03:44 PM

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That sounds pretty good but I have the pace car system on my car with an x pipe and it sounds just as good or better than that.

Aug 1, 2008 | 06:37 PM

efranzen

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I found this video comparing the stock, pace, and extreme exhaust systems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyEmhjEu3O8

Personally, from what I can tell in those videos, I think the Extreme sounds very similar to the Ti exhaust.

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Aug 2, 2008 | 03:56 PM

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So what's the benefit of the Xtreme over the Pacecar?

Aug 2, 2008 | 04:46 PM

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NemesisC5

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The "C5 Extreme" still uses 2.5" pipes, no 3" yet

Aug 2, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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its the same thing

as b&b prt

Aug 2, 2008 | 11:41 PM

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Ryan L

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...eh, so it's more of the same.

Aug 3, 2008 | 02:35 AM

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QUIKSILVERZ

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good post and info guys. thanks

Aug 3, 2008 | 11:21 AM

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NemesisC5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VIPERBLUELX

So what's the benefit of the Xtreme over the Pacecar?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemesisC5

The "C5 Extreme" still uses 2.5" pipes, no 3" yet

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Originally Posted by goody03

its the same thing

as b&b prt

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Originally Posted by Ryan L

...eh, so it's more of the same.

IMHO, if Corsa was going through the process of re-tooling for a production part they should have gone to the 3" mandrel bend catback....rather than basically making a copy of what B&B did long ago

I have a Corsa Pace Car system on my supercharged coupe & love the sound & "No Drone". In addition I consider myself a supporter of Corsa products because IMHO they do manufacture quality products, but this new product release gives me no reason for change/upgrade. Corsa claims better flow through the "C5 Extreme" with it's straight through design, but it is definetely not a "Max Effort" design that I would want for me purchase a new catback

FWIW, the Pace Car system is also basically a straight through system although with some extra bends to snake through the mufflers.

Aug 4, 2008 | 07:13 PM

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I love the way my corsa sounds, not to loud that you cant hear what you are saying but loud enough to know its there

Aug 6, 2008 | 10:18 AM

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Think about this guys.......what do you REALLY gain with a 3'' axle back system when everything from there towards the motor is still 2.5''?

Yes, pepole with long tubes going to 3'' pipes down the tunnel THEN a 3'' axle back would benefit.

Aug 6, 2008 | 10:43 AM

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VIPERBLUELX

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So my stock Ti catback with a bypass welded in is essentially the same thing. lol

Aug 6, 2008 | 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mark e b

I have Kooks 1 7/8" LT's with 3" catless "X" and looking for "max effort" system with the #'s in my sig. Although many have 2.5" factory system, I do not understand why Corsa would engineer a new 2.5" system for C5's when IMO you guys have your bases already covered on 2.5" systems. You market the new Extreme C5 system as better flowing so I know this was a consideration....soooo, why not take it to the finish line for a win instead of settling for less than the maximum flow attainable

Again for the record, IMO I believe Corsa products are "Top Shelf".....I just do not understand why you promote the system as better flowing yet stop short of making it the highest flowing unit on the market

Many large cube or FI C5's here in the performance market would love to see Corsa 3" catback

Aug 6, 2008 | 12:32 PM

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This system will support up to 700 Hp with no issues. Since there is not much out there that will fall into that category this system works just fine. Corsa has always shot straight from the hip on all their products and this was not just a system they thru together over night.
Paul

Aug 6, 2008 | 06:43 PM

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NemesisC5

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Originally Posted by WCC PAUL

So does the factory ZO6 TI.......B&B, Magnaflow, GHL, Stainless Works, Borla, etc.....I never said nor implied that Corsa "thru" this together, in fact I said that Corsa is "Top Shelf" product. The only issue here is my opinion of wishing this system was a "max effort" design to give me a reason to upgrade my Corsa Pace Car catback....I like Corsa designed products and would upgrade if this were a 3" system. Besides, 2.5" does not qualify as "Extreme" and IMHO Corsa should have saved the "Extreme" name for max effort design instead of more marketing than substance.

Scotty

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