Exhaust Recommendations
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Originally Posted by ktrixx
Can anyone tell me wether the factory titanium Z06 exhaust is better or should I go with something like ARK for a 2000 C5? thanks
Last edited by byte_me; Dec 16, 2005 at 10:01 AM.
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
I installed a Z06 Ti set up on my 98 MN6 coupe. byte_me is right on the money!! 
The Ti system looks much better and sounds better.
You need to be real careful which system you install on your car. Once you purchase a system, it will be a costly mistake if you dont like it. There have been many forum members who purchased a system on the advice of another person and regertted it. It will be either too loud or not loud enough! The real problem is the in cabin resonance. Some systems are horrible
The OEM Z06 TI exhaust has very little if any resonance!
My recommendations is for you to make post a looking for other forum members in your area or in a distance that you are willing to drive to to test out a system in person. Once you find a system that you like, COPY IT!! If you listen to some ones car that has XXX cat back exhaust and headers, if you install the same XXX system "without" headers, it may sound different.
You will get 50 different answers. I recommend saving up for a complete install (headers, high flow cats, X pipe and aftermarket mufflers. It will save you $$$ in the end because, you know ,,, the mod bug WILL strike you again!
I purchased a Stainless Works system and really like it. It has very little resonance and sounds wicked cool!!
Bill C
The Ti system looks much better and sounds better. You need to be real careful which system you install on your car. Once you purchase a system, it will be a costly mistake if you dont like it. There have been many forum members who purchased a system on the advice of another person and regertted it. It will be either too loud or not loud enough! The real problem is the in cabin resonance. Some systems are horrible
The OEM Z06 TI exhaust has very little if any resonance! My recommendations is for you to make post a looking for other forum members in your area or in a distance that you are willing to drive to to test out a system in person. Once you find a system that you like, COPY IT!! If you listen to some ones car that has XXX cat back exhaust and headers, if you install the same XXX system "without" headers, it may sound different.
You will get 50 different answers. I recommend saving up for a complete install (headers, high flow cats, X pipe and aftermarket mufflers. It will save you $$$ in the end because, you know ,,, the mod bug WILL strike you again!
I purchased a Stainless Works system and really like it. It has very little resonance and sounds wicked cool!!
Bill C
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From: Atwater Ca
Try to find a link or someone with a Bassani system. You don't see them everyday and I love the sound. Deep at idle, then the pitch goes up with the R'sss and sounds exotic. Perfect fit and finish and absolutely no resonance. Just my opinion
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From: Coconut Creek FL
Update:
I just had my Kooks 1 3/4" long tubes, High Flow Cats and X-pipe installed still using my Ti Z06 catback...the sound is AWESOME! It has a nice gurgle at idle that can be heard from the back of the car...wide open is a blast...it just growls beautifully now! and the highway driving is actually better then it was with the shorties I just pulled! It's the best combo for that aggressive muscle sound when you get on it, and then for those drives to work etc...you can talk on a cell phone and still be heard!
Glad I kept the Ti's on her!
Oh, Kooks headers are INCREDIBLE!
I just had my Kooks 1 3/4" long tubes, High Flow Cats and X-pipe installed still using my Ti Z06 catback...the sound is AWESOME! It has a nice gurgle at idle that can be heard from the back of the car...wide open is a blast...it just growls beautifully now! and the highway driving is actually better then it was with the shorties I just pulled! It's the best combo for that aggressive muscle sound when you get on it, and then for those drives to work etc...you can talk on a cell phone and still be heard!
Glad I kept the Ti's on her!
Oh, Kooks headers are INCREDIBLE!
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As others have suggested, go listen to some before you make your decision! 
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From: Bryn Mawr PA
Have the exact same setup...Kooks, XPipe and Ti's, love the sound! If you keep the revs low, no reasonance or booming. At 2500 there is a definite howl due to the cam/headers and exhaust combo but it is not offensive.
Best advice is listen to a variety of set ups before you make your decision.
Best advice is listen to a variety of set ups before you make your decision.
Last edited by Jack Behrle; Dec 19, 2005 at 07:15 PM.