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Oct 7, 2009 | 05:40 PM

petrov83

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cat back or no cat back?

Will my z06 gain any horsepower from removing the catback exhaust and would it be bad for the engine?

Oct 8, 2009 | 12:02 AM

c5blkvetteguy

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That is a question that will open up a can of worms!

Oct 8, 2009 | 09:41 AM

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One of the guys here put cut-outs on his Z06 and got only 12hp. Given that without an exhaust (running cutouts), there was only a 12hp gain, any aftermarket exhaust will likely only net you a couple more hp...Generally people swap exhausts on C5's just for improving the sound...

Oct 8, 2009 | 10:57 AM

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as long as i get a gain i dont care, even if its only 4hp. i just love the sound of no cat back.

Oct 8, 2009 | 12:57 PM

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I believe that Borla make a set of pipes that replace the mufflers...They're pretty cheap...

Oct 8, 2009 | 01:56 PM

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Are you planning on putting straight pipes in instead, or just taking the system off?

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:14 PM

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well i just purchased the slp loud mouth cat back from a forum member it should be here by next week but my question was how would it be with no cat back period.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:51 PM

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You mean having nothing beyond the H pipe? That would vent the gases to your underbody, not a great idea!

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:27 PM

Indy

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Every time you stop at an intersection, exhaust gases will enter your cabin. Plus you don't want to drive around with no tips...(unless you put a diffuser into the empty space and go with sidepipes...)
Loudmouth will be great