Z06 titanium exhaust
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Sorry guys, hit it twice...
Last edited by bc6152; Feb 9, 2022 at 01:14 PM. Reason: duplicate
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Apologize for my ignorance bc. I've never been to the northeast a day before in my 50 years of life.
Maybe someday.
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I drive to Pittsburgh several times a year to visit a friend. There are some great roads.
It's about 1000 miles the way I go. I usually spend a long weekend.
It's totally up to you, I don't need these to move, they are fine in the attic.
I will heading to Pittsburg in June, we can meet part way if you want.
Just trying to help out if I can but it's all good.
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That's not really true. If you do your research, you will find that the the stock Z06 catback makes within 4 HP of the very best catback systems that are made for the C5. As far as performance and weight are concerned, the Z06Ti is actually amongst the best out there.
As far as sound is concerned, that is VERY subjective. Really the only reason to swap out a stock Z06 exhaust for an aftermarket exhaust is the sound. Although, even there the stock system is a good option as it has absolutely no drone at any RPM.
With all that said. JMG2 is correct that back in the day, one of the big draws for non Z06 owners was that they were cheap. I picked mine up a few years ago for about $300.00. I'm super glad that I did though. I could afford an aftermarket option. However, given the way my car is setup, any aftermarket option would have either had drone, or would have been louder than I wanted it to be (or both). Like JMG2, I have a supercharger. I will be adding headers at some point as well. The really fantastic thing about the Z06 Ti exhaust is that it has a nice sound, but is reasonably quite when driving through neighborhoods and such, but then gets very loud at WOT. I don't want my car to be loud all the time. It's the same reason I love my supercharger. The cars drives just like normal when I want it to, but will then go like a bat out of hell when I want it to. I want my exhaust to sound normal when I'm just driving around town, and then scream only when I want it to. It's really all about what you want I love my Z06 exhaust! It gave me improved performance, lighter weight, nicer tips, and the sound that I wanted.
As far as sound is concerned, that is VERY subjective. Really the only reason to swap out a stock Z06 exhaust for an aftermarket exhaust is the sound. Although, even there the stock system is a good option as it has absolutely no drone at any RPM.
With all that said. JMG2 is correct that back in the day, one of the big draws for non Z06 owners was that they were cheap. I picked mine up a few years ago for about $300.00. I'm super glad that I did though. I could afford an aftermarket option. However, given the way my car is setup, any aftermarket option would have either had drone, or would have been louder than I wanted it to be (or both). Like JMG2, I have a supercharger. I will be adding headers at some point as well. The really fantastic thing about the Z06 Ti exhaust is that it has a nice sound, but is reasonably quite when driving through neighborhoods and such, but then gets very loud at WOT. I don't want my car to be loud all the time. It's the same reason I love my supercharger. The cars drives just like normal when I want it to, but will then go like a bat out of hell when I want it to. I want my exhaust to sound normal when I'm just driving around town, and then scream only when I want it to. It's really all about what you want I love my Z06 exhaust! It gave me improved performance, lighter weight, nicer tips, and the sound that I wanted.
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That is good to know grinder.
I am hoping to play around with one of these Ti catbacks sooner than later. I am also hoping to be up around 600 wheel and would not feel great if I thought that it was going to be of any significant restrictions. Especially without a bypass mod if that even does anything.
I am hoping to play around with one of these Ti catbacks sooner than later. I am also hoping to be up around 600 wheel and would not feel great if I thought that it was going to be of any significant restrictions. Especially without a bypass mod if that even does anything.
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I can't believe the prices I'm seeing these listed for on eBay...I've seen them pop up in the classifieds here all the time for $400 give or take. Just have to be patient or pay extra for your impatience 
If some people want to pay extra for flawless pipes and mufflers that nobody will see, that's a different story. I also can't believe I'm seeing SO many that have been cut lately 
If some people want to pay extra for flawless pipes and mufflers that nobody will see, that's a different story. I also can't believe I'm seeing SO many that have been cut lately
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This is a funny thread, guy looking for Ti exhaust and a bunch of people showing pics of theirs hanging in the basement LOL
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
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This is a funny thread, guy looking for Ti exhaust and a bunch of people showing pics of theirs hanging in the basement LOL
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
Glad I picked mine up last year as its becoming harder to find them at a decent price.
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This is a funny thread, guy looking for Ti exhaust and a bunch of people showing pics of theirs hanging in the basement LOL
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
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Notice the wheels below the exhaust? The exhaust and wheels are put in the basement for winter storage. My Z is outside on cinder blocks and it’s covered by a tarp. With the amount of snow we’ve had and the mid teens temps the wheels and exhaust would be trashed if left on my car outside.
This is a funny thread, guy looking for Ti exhaust and a bunch of people showing pics of theirs hanging in the basement LOL
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
If I could find an aftermarket exhaust that is one step louder than Ti, doesn't drone and will meet sound limits for racing I'd hang onto my stock Ti as well. Not because I care to "return it to stock for someone else" but simply because it's a cool piece to have/own. First Production car with stock Ti exhaust offering.
Bought mine local for $350
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Notice the wheels below the exhaust? The exhaust and wheels are put in the basement for winter storage. My Z is outside on cinder blocks and it’s covered by a tarp. With the amount of snow we’ve had and the mid teens temps the wheels and exhaust would be trashed if left on my car outside.
not being sarcastic, I'm curious, I thought one of the selling points of Ti other than strength and weight was that it doesn't corrode.
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