No mufflers good or bad?
Oct 8, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Heel & Toe
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From: fort worth texas
No mufflers good or bad?
I recently took off my mufflers on my C-5 Corvette and just curious if it could cause any engine damage due to not much back pressure I have tips running all the way out to the back
Oct 8, 2013 | 01:16 PM
Racer
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Isnt that the same as one of the borla systems?
Oct 8, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
esco50anniversary
I recently took off my mufflers on my C-5 Corvette and just curious if it could cause any engine damage due to not much back pressure I have tips running all the way out to the back
lol, no
Oct 8, 2013 | 01:50 PM
Melting Slicks
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And I'm sure you'll get a lot of compliments from your neighbors and the local COPS. Silly idea.
Oct 8, 2013 | 02:09 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington tx
No damage....been that way going on 4 years for.me.
Oct 8, 2013 | 02:16 PM
Race Director
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Same as the slp loud mouth so you saved a good 4-500.
Oct 8, 2013 | 02:30 PM
Melting Slicks
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You live in Texas: it's
good .
If you lived near me, I might have a different opinion.
Oct 8, 2013 | 04:19 PM
Team Owner
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Lee DeRaud
You live in Texas: it's
good .
If you lived near me, I might have a different opinion.
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Oct 8, 2013 | 04:37 PM
Safety Car
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SLP Loudmouths here, i love them. No problems ever.
Oct 8, 2013 | 05:11 PM
Le Mans Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Lee DeRaud
You live in Texas: it's
good .
If you lived near me, I might have a different opinion.
If you lived near me we would be allies in the battle against the nieghbors
no problem with it just the noise and subsequent potential damage in the neighborhood relations department
I say F-Em
Oct 8, 2013 | 05:58 PM
Drifting
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3boystoys
And I'm sure you'll get a lot of compliments from your neighbors and the local COPS. Silly idea.
It's no louder than a Harley Davidson
Oct 8, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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MG RED 99
It's no louder than a Harley Davidson
Oct 8, 2013 | 06:50 PM
Burning Brakes
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Not going to hurt anything, might loose some power do to diminished scavenging but no worst for wear. I personally like them loud.
Oct 8, 2013 | 06:58 PM
Le Mans Master
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Motors don't NEED backpressure...that's 1960's talk...
Oct 8, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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I have yet to hear a corvette street car sound good without mufflers, JMHO!
Oct 8, 2013 | 09:20 PM
Pro
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Let us know how you like it after you have taken your first road trip.
Oct 8, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Heel & Toe
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Loud and proud great to hear the feed back thanks everyone
Oct 8, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Heel & Toe
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From: fort worth texas
Love the no muffler sound .. It's not as loud as you would think at a cruise but when you step on it F***ing comes alive
Oct 8, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Blitzkrieg
I have yet to hear a corvette street car sound good without mufflers, JMHO!
But hey, if you like it and your neighbors don't compain, then all is good.
Oct 8, 2013 | 10:47 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington tx
No mufflers good or bad?
But hey, if you like it and your neighbors don't compain, then all is good.