need exhaust help please!
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need exhaust help please!
I have Supermaxx headers on w/ a corsa indy pace car catback...after installing the headers my car is too dang loud, especially when it runs fr the first 5 minutes while its in its loop phase (Run Rich)....what can i do to make it quieter w/o removing the headers? Would there be a better cat back?
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You could get some Corsa Touring, B&B Route 66 or similar "quiet" aftermarket exhaust to run on the car. Sure wouldn't want to take off the headers.
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Seems this is a common problem with people that add headers. By the time they add headers with one of the louder aftermarket exhausts, it's just too loud. (or they're just too old...lol)
Eventually I will add headers but at that point, I'm sure I'll be looking for a set of Ti exhausts.....
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Eventually I will add headers but at that point, I'm sure I'll be looking for a set of Ti exhausts.....
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Originally Posted by spoiled996
will the corsa touring really make much of a difference?
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Flame suit on. 
I hear many recommending Ti's. I doubt if you would have gone with the Corsa indy's if you could stand the sound or restriction of the Ti's. I hear at least as many Z06 owners complain about the Ti's as I hear non-Z06 owners praising them. But then, that's why so many of the Ti's become available for non-Z06 owners. FWIW I did try Ti's briefly but also found them too quiet for my taste.
As for your question, I have noticed the same thing with my LT's and Borla Stinger combo on initial startup, but it's really only for less than 1 minute. That's when the garage door opens.
Good luck
I hear many recommending Ti's. I doubt if you would have gone with the Corsa indy's if you could stand the sound or restriction of the Ti's. I hear at least as many Z06 owners complain about the Ti's as I hear non-Z06 owners praising them. But then, that's why so many of the Ti's become available for non-Z06 owners. FWIW I did try Ti's briefly but also found them too quiet for my taste.
As for your question, I have noticed the same thing with my LT's and Borla Stinger combo on initial startup, but it's really only for less than 1 minute. That's when the garage door opens.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by spoiled996
is there anyone in particular that has the best price on the corsa touring catback?
As for price, WCC is competitive. If you like the look of two big ovals, they also have an exclusive version:
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...ail.cfm?id=439
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I had Corsa Indy's with headers before changing cams. After the cam install, it was way too loud. Went to the tourings and it's a day and night difference. I was able to find someone locally who was willing to swap exhausts. I'm sure you'll be able to find takers for your Indy's
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Originally Posted by spoiled996
why would i need an x pipe if my supermaxx headers allready have one?