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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Any suggestions on make and model of exhaust to add a little "growl" but not excess cabin noise?
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I really like Corsa. No droan when cruising, when you step on it they really wake up
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks!!
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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I've owned both Corsa and Borla systems. I'm starting to like the Borla sound better. It has a throatier growl compared to the Corsa. They're claiming that the drone is now gone with their newest muffler designs as well.
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Originally Posted by avigar
I've owned both Corsa and Borla systems. I'm starting to like the Borla sound better. It has a throatier growl compared to the Corsa. They're claiming that the drone is now gone with their newest muffler designs as well.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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Corsa Sport is the unit you want

http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...ettecorsa.html

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I have an NXT Step Performance Exhaust, looks similar and sounds just as great!! I made a sound clip/drive video.

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Look at xs power. Nice growl, no drone, many compliments on sound
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Corsa Pace Car (Or I think Sport now)
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I have Billy Boat Route 66 on my current C5 with a Bassani cross pipe and also on my 2005 C6 . . .

You can also enter the manufacturer's name- Borla, Corsa, Magnaflow, Billy Boat or BB66 into the search feature to read more opinions . . ..

Here's a link to the BB webssite - -turn up your speakers:
http://www.bbexhaust.com/car/corvette/c5/

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Can send a sound bite if you would like
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GM ZO6 Ti exhaust. Cheap, lite, looks good, can handle high horsepower, no drone, and with headers it sounds excellent. Even louder with heads and cam. Want it more noisy? Do the bypass mod.
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Originally Posted by Mikey001
Any suggestions on make and model of exhaust to add a little "growl" but not excess cabin noise?
I used to have the Borla Stinger Quad tips on my 02 Torch Red Z06. The quad tips look like bazooka's and sounded awesome. I bought a partition for like $100 (back then) to knock down some of the cabin drone and it worked for me. I got TONS of compliments on the sound. Many people used to chat with me when stopped in traffic and asked what I did to get that awesome sound. I also got lots of feedback that people could hear me from mile away!

Best advice is the hear various exhausts in person on other vehicles. Go to a Corvette event and check them out.
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Originally Posted by andrec10
Corsa Pace Car (Or I think Sport now)
That's what I have and the sound is like music to the ears.
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I've got LG street headers connected to BB RT 66 cat back. I've got dmh electric cutouts installed right next to the mufflers for when I want it to scream.
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Corsa has a few different options depending how extreme you want to go. If I were you check out all the different exhaust system sound clips and go from there.
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I have a Corsa and love it. You will not have someone tell you I have an an xyz and hate it...

Find a local Corvette club gathering and go listen for yourself.
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Z06 Titanium axle back with bypass mod.... and headers, x pipe

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