[Z06] Ti Exhaust FAILED
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Ti Exhaust FAILED
My drivers side Ti muffler has failed. It sounds as though a baffle has come loose inside the muffler. A hollow tinny sound results at certain rpm's and motor loads.
Extended GM warranty would not cover it. I am now looking for a used Ti cat back system.
Has anyone else had their Ti system fail?
[Modified by Rick Bailey, 12:12 AM 4/14/2004]
[Modified by Rick Bailey, 12:12 AM 4/14/2004]
Extended GM warranty would not cover it. I am now looking for a used Ti cat back system.
Has anyone else had their Ti system fail?
[Modified by Rick Bailey, 12:12 AM 4/14/2004]
[Modified by Rick Bailey, 12:12 AM 4/14/2004]
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Corvette SSX)
Maybe it's a sign that you need some Stingers :thumbs:
Or maybe some Bullets. :thumbs:
Or maybe some Bullets. :thumbs:
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Rick Bailey)
I've heard of that happening before. I'm surprised GM isn't covering it under warranty. Why wouldn't that be covered? :confused:
I would say its a good time to upgrade to Borla Stingers, B&B's or Corsa Pace Cars. :yesnod: :D
I would say its a good time to upgrade to Borla Stingers, B&B's or Corsa Pace Cars. :yesnod: :D
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Rick Bailey)
I believe mufflers are one of the few things not covered by the GMPP or any other service contract. They really are a wear out item just like brake pads, rotors, light bulbs, etc.
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Rick Bailey)
GM doesn't cover it?
NOW THERE'S A SURPRISE!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad :mad :mad :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
NOW THERE'S A SURPRISE!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :mad :mad :mad :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Bill Dearborn)
They really are a wear out item just like brake pads, rotors, light bulbs, etc.
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This is clearly a manufacturing defect with one of the welds that holds the baffles in place inside the muffler. I know welding titanium is very tricky, but still, this shouldn't happen.
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Rick Bailey)
Hi Rick -
This is the first I have heard of this.
I thought that the federal government mandated a 5 to 10 year warranty on new cars - depending on the date of manufacture...
I suppose that if your exhaust still passes an emissions test, it has not failed.
best regards -
mqqn
This is the first I have heard of this.
I thought that the federal government mandated a 5 to 10 year warranty on new cars - depending on the date of manufacture...
I suppose that if your exhaust still passes an emissions test, it has not failed.
best regards -
mqqn
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (mqqn)
Hi Rick -
This is the first I have heard of this.
I thought that the federal government mandated a 5 to 10 year warranty on new cars - depending on the date of manufacture...
I suppose that if your exhaust still passes an emissions test, it has not failed.
best regards -
mqqn
This is the first I have heard of this.
I thought that the federal government mandated a 5 to 10 year warranty on new cars - depending on the date of manufacture...
I suppose that if your exhaust still passes an emissions test, it has not failed.
best regards -
mqqn
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Re: Ti Exhaust FAILED (Corvette SSX)
Maybe it's a sign that you need some Stingers :thumbs:
Or maybe some Bullets. :thumbs:
Or maybe some Bullets. :thumbs:
The only bad part is that it is raining today so I have not yet enjoyed the wonderful and all familiar scream to red-line.
;)