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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Well--my new exhaust just arrived!! I ordered an axle-back CORSA Pace Car set with Pro Series Tips and it took over 3 weeks to get them... Seems CORSA is back-ordered (the economy IS getting better!! )..

This will be my 1st mod to my Vette, but, I am sure, not the last!! (just bought it in December)...

Will post when installed (doing it tomorrow courtesy of 331Marine)...

Can't wait to sawzall those old pipes off!!
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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It'll get worse - hang in there!!!
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Right on! You are well on your way to emptying your wallet completely

Look forward to the install pics

Thanks,Matt
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Nice, I found mine to be a loud but great sound, love'em. A bit of drone when cruising, almost silent when coasting, but absolutely scream at WOT. That is with an X-pipe and headers.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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I'd reconsider the sawzall. You may wish one day to sell the aftermarket exhaust and want to use the old exhaust. In the unlikely event that I sell my car, all the modded parts will be resold and then car will be returned to stock.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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You've been bitten by the MOD BUG!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad
I'd reconsider the sawzall. You may wish one day to sell the aftermarket exhaust and want to use the old exhaust. In the unlikely event that I sell my car, all the modded parts will be resold and then car will be returned to stock.
Pick up an X pipe also.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 01:51 AM
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This is like "breaking the seal" after a long night of drinking... Trouble...
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Give your wife your checkbook. It will be cheaper for her to go on a spending spree at the mall every weekend, than for you to mod your car! Believe me, once you start modding, you cannot stop!

By the way, you will LOVE the Corsa Pace Cars.... thats what I have.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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You'll like those Corsas a lot! Did you get the X-Pipe too?
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad
I'd reconsider the sawzall. You may wish one day to sell the aftermarket exhaust and want to use the old exhaust. In the unlikely event that I sell my car, all the modded parts will be resold and then car will be returned to stock.
I thought about that--until I saw a photo on the Forum of a dealer's PILE of take-offs rusting-away outside--free to anyone with no takers... And, as you can imagine, my mind-set is that I will NEVER sell this Vette--at least until I have another "gotta have it" moment!!

Originally Posted by BOTYNV1
Pick up an X pipe also.
Gonna try without it first... Read a lot (motorboat sound, decel popping, etc.)... Figured I'd see how it goes then decide...

Originally Posted by Garrett SNA
This is like "breaking the seal" after a long night of drinking... Trouble...
Too Funny (but true!)

I'll post pics later... Thanks for the feedback!!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Might as well do long tubes while she's up in the air
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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and a tunnel plate...
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You'll love the sound - and this is just the beginning of the mods, trust me.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by YeloFevr
Might as well do long tubes while she's up in the air
I am taking all of these suggestions to heart... But I must also deal with CA Smog!!!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
You'll love the sound - and this is just the beginning of the mods, trust me.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:00 PM
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Don't for get a sound clip.
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I agree with everyone else, I started with a blackout kit, then did exhaust... Now I I have to make a list of what all I have done, and the list is longer of what I want to do.

GL and Have fun!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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I told him this is how it starts........one thing leads to another!!!! Ill see you in a few hours!!!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Good luck guys, We should start throwing some Socal mod parties. Maybe around the time I buy trickflows and a cam for my Z. That way I can get the heads and cam knocked out on my Z and Convertible at the same time. Hell we could even upgrade my Denali H/C at the same time too.
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