2004 C5 Exhaust
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2004 C5 Exhaust
I have a 2004 C5 6spd. with a stock exhaust system. I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust system with a BORLA or a CORSA system. Which one is better in sound and performance and is legal for the California Smog Laws. Also, is there another brand worth checking out. I would like to here from you if you have changed to a different system other than the factory system. 
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Do a search on phrase:
GHL Magnaflow Corsa Borla exhaust
and look at the voluminous dissertations on aftermarket exhaust(s); it's all a matter of opinion, best way is to go to Vette show, listen in person. For what it's worth, I went with GHL Bullets.
Good luck
GHL Magnaflow Corsa Borla exhaust
and look at the voluminous dissertations on aftermarket exhaust(s); it's all a matter of opinion, best way is to go to Vette show, listen in person. For what it's worth, I went with GHL Bullets.
Good luck
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by TAZZVETTE
I have a 2004 C5 6spd. with a stock exhaust system. I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust system with a BORLA or a CORSA system. Which one is better in sound and performance and is legal for the California Smog Laws. Also, is there another brand worth checking out. I would like to here from you if you have changed to a different system other than the factory system.
Ed
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Originally Posted by TAZZVETTE
I have a 2004 C5 6spd. with a stock exhaust system. I'm looking to upgrade my exhaust system with a BORLA or a CORSA system. Which one is better in sound and performance and is legal for the California Smog Laws. Also, is there another brand worth checking out. I would like to here from you if you have changed to a different system other than the factory system.
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If yuo haven't already take a listen to these;
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.36.6602
http://dodds.cc/chad/garage/z28/ls1_sounds/
http://www.thx2.net/exhaust.htm
Best thing to do is see if you can find some Vette owners in your area to listen to the different systems in person, but this can give you a start.
Darion
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=2.36.6602
http://dodds.cc/chad/garage/z28/ls1_sounds/
http://www.thx2.net/exhaust.htm
Best thing to do is see if you can find some Vette owners in your area to listen to the different systems in person, but this can give you a start.
Darion
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St. Jude Donor '06
Good input in the previous replies. You might also consider B&B.
No catback will cause you any problems with CA smog inspection. FWIW, I have Corsas and Magnaflow X-pipe on my 2004.
No catback will cause you any problems with CA smog inspection. FWIW, I have Corsas and Magnaflow X-pipe on my 2004.
