[Z06] Exhaust Question

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Jun 7, 2010 | 10:06 PM

quicksilver_03

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Exhaust Question

2003 Z06 with 30K (stock)... is this normal wear and tear? It's located just before the muffler.

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:14 PM

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Not really what I would call normal wear and tear, but caused by a manufacturing issue and exacerbated by a vibration in the exhaust system. Is the rubber mount deformed where the muffler is mounted to the chassis? Are the rear hangers still intact that connect to the tranny/diff?

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Jun 7, 2010 | 10:22 PM

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Yes... everything is where it should be...

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:24 PM

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Is the piped cracked? If so get it welded by someone who can weld titanium. Not normal, especially with low miles. Check all the mounts as said above.

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:29 PM

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Just be very cautious getting it welded. If not done right the weld will just crack open (likely bigger) because the titanium will become extremely brittle....don't ask me how I know.

Jun 7, 2010 | 10:37 PM

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Just be very cautious getting it welded. If not done right the weld will just crack open (likely bigger) because the titanium will become extremely brittle....don't ask me how I know.

Funny... I was going to buy the LGStreets and keep the original mufflers but it looks like I'll have to add a new set of mufflers as well...