Exhaust system recommendations
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Exhaust system recommendations
The stock system on my 99 coupe must go. 2 flanges have failed and another ready to go. I need some feedback from those with either a Corsa Touring system or the MagnaFlow system.
I've had the car since 99 and plan to keep it. I don't want a LOUD system.
Help me decide if I should save $$ and go with the Magnaflow.
Thanks...
I've had the car since 99 and plan to keep it. I don't want a LOUD system.
Help me decide if I should save $$ and go with the Magnaflow.
Thanks...
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Never had either of those systems, but I did have a B&B catback - the Route 66 to be specific. It was not loud, but sounded much better than the stock system. Fit and finish were excellent.
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The following systems are not loud
BB Route 66
Corsa Pace Car
Corsa Indy
Magnaflow
GHL - I forget which model
Stay away from the following systems
BB Bullets
Borla Stinger
BB PRT
SLP Loudmouth
Borla XR1
BB Route 66
Corsa Pace Car
Corsa Indy
Magnaflow
GHL - I forget which model
Stay away from the following systems
BB Bullets
Borla Stinger
BB PRT
SLP Loudmouth
Borla XR1
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I just bought my 97 a few weeks ago and was told I have an after market exhaust, after examination it looks like the Magnaflo system. It's not to loud but has a definate nice rumble when I start it up. I don't know if iit's supposed to increase HP or not, can anyone tell me that?
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Magnaflows sound like a motorboat. Go with GHL, Corsa, or Borla...in that order. Stock C5 Z06 titanium systems are also a great option for the C5...drop 20 ish lbs, and save some serious coin over an aftermarket set up.
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From: Havre de Grace MD
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I've heard from mag folks that they are okay. No inputs from Corsa Touring guys.
I might be interested in the B&Bs. How old are they and is there a crossover pipe in the deal?
I might be interested in the B&Bs. How old are they and is there a crossover pipe in the deal?
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I just bought my 97 a few weeks ago and was told I have an after market exhaust, after examination it looks like the Magnaflo system. It's not to loud but has a definate nice rumble when I start it up. I don't know if iit's supposed to increase HP or not, can anyone tell me that?
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I have an 02 coupe, and I'm going to do headers, air intake, and performance tune this summer, and I wanted a cat back exhaust (already had a Corsa X pipe). Knowing that in advance, I put on a Corsa Touring system instead of a Pace car system last month. Several people advised me against the Pace Car system plus the mods (too loud). If I wasn't planning any other mods, I would have done a Pace Car system. By the way - without the mods, the Touring System sounds great at WOT. I bought it from a Forum member for $800 (only about 15K miles on it).
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Go with Borla and learn to love the drone! People are always bad mouthing the drone and I say, if you don't like it, just open a window while your on the highway and you'll forget about the exhaust noise. Hahaha. I have the Borlas and I do like them, however, if choosing what exhaust to put on the car, I would consider GHL's.
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