headers with stock catback??

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Sep 10, 2006 | 09:25 PM

bottlefedc5

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headers with stock catback??

Does anybody have this combo? I'm talking about the normal C5 exhaust, not the Z06 ti's. I'm interested in any impressions, reviews, etc. I want to stay with it for stock looks and sound. It doesn't hurt that I already have it one the car. How does it sound? I know I will giving up some power, but that's not that big of a deal.

Thanks ahead of time!

Sep 10, 2006 | 09:55 PM

fdxpilot

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I had LG Pro LTs w/cats and the stock cat-back on my 02 coupe for about 4 months, before I went with GHL Bullets. I liked the combo. In fact, if I could get a reasonable amount for the GHLs, I might go back to it. There was a slight increase in rumble at idle, and a nice growl at WOT. When LG tuned my car, they said I would probably only pick up 5HP with a good catback, so you are not giving up much in the power dept.

Sep 10, 2006 | 11:35 PM

chargedc5

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I have the texas speed long tube headers with stock cat back. Sounds good at wot and a little louder at idle. It could be louder for my taste.

Sep 11, 2006 | 12:12 AM

1Corvette

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I have the Dynatech system with the stock exhaust. It has a noticable growl at about 2000 when accelerating, but quiet at cruise. Also quite a bit louder in the higher RPM's when you get on it. If you just goose it while sitting, it has a very nice bark in the exhaust. Personally, I like the way it sounds, but you know the Corvette guy, I will have to try a TI system at some point.

Sep 11, 2006 | 10:10 AM

MYCoupe

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This is the setup that I want to install on my car, Dynatech headers and Z06 Ti exhaust. I heard a Z06 with cam, LG LT headers and the stock Ti exhaust and it sounded very nice.

Sep 11, 2006 | 03:39 PM

ROJO99

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I am running Melrose LT's with the stock mufflers. Slightly louder than stock, nice and stealthy. My 111LSA cam is the biggest giveaway

that something is not stock anymore.

Sep 11, 2006 | 09:49 PM

Uncle John

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Considering that you pick up about 20-25 RWHP with longtubes, you're saying that a 5 HP or 20-25% decrease in power output is OK? Thats a lot of money pissed away.

Sep 11, 2006 | 10:01 PM

fdxpilot

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Considering that you pick up about 20-25 RWHP with longtubes, you're saying that a 5 HP or 20-25% decrease in power output is OK? Thats a lot of money pissed away.

It was 30 HP with a tune, and the stock cat-back. Actually, what LG (and I) said was your $700-1000 for a good cat-back would only gain 5 HP. It's up to you to decide whether you want to spend $140-200 per HP. If you don't want to spend the cash or like the slightly milder sound of stock, you're only giving up 5 HP.

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