Cat back decision
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Morganton NC
Cat back decision
I am considering replacing the stock exhaust system on my 2001 C5 LS1 with a cat back system. I want a moderate performance sound as opposed to mild or aggressive. Any suggestions on brand? Suggestions or cautions on replacement process? Thanks!!
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Harrisburg Pa.
leaning to mild
leaning to aggressive
magnaflow #16732:right in the middle.
just one person's opinion though.
they have a great sound, i just wanted more bark so i went to the stingers.
leaning to aggressive
magnaflow #16732:right in the middle.
just one person's opinion though.
they have a great sound, i just wanted more bark so i went to the stingers.
Racer
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From: Southern Virginia
I had a '97 with Corsa Touring cat backs. I liked the sound and wanted a set for an '04 Vert. I had a hard time understanding the cost of the Corsa vs. XSPower. I went with XSPower and love them. They're a little louder at idle and under acceleration but very quiet cruising with NO drone.
Burning Brakes
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From: Liverpool NY
The cars in most videos/sound clips have other modifications besides the catback so take them with a grain of salt. If you can listen to cars similar to yours whether modded or not and then decide. My personal choice was between GHL's and Corsa Touring. I went with the GHL's and am very happy with them.
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I have the Corsa Indy system on mine - great sound at WOT, but not loud when just cruising down the highway.
,just got a used set from Ltrain,and they sound great!
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I've heard, from inside car and outside, a number of different systems. The Corsa's have noticably less drone in the 1500-2000rpm range - just as they advertise. I have not hear the XSPower system though.