Right in your price range, it's the perfect upgrade, no droning on the highway, less restriction, nice sound.
considering exhaust upgrade....need advice
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Drifting
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From: Erie PA
considering exhaust upgrade....need advice
so, I would like to upgrade my exhaust but i'm on a tight budget. (waiting for comment about "then why did you buy a vette" LOL)
anyways, I don't want it obnoxiously loud. I'd like it to be fairly quiet while cruising but open up when I get on it. I don't want an over bearing rumble as i'm driving normal speed down the road.
I have a 98 that is bone stock. well, almost. I just put new air filter on it and a performance harmonic balancer (stocky came apart).
anyways, would like to do SOMETHING, but don't really want to spend a ton. maybe $300-400 shipped.
go ahead, laugh
any CHEAP options? stock z06 titanium? borla? corsa? generic?
anyways, I don't want it obnoxiously loud. I'd like it to be fairly quiet while cruising but open up when I get on it. I don't want an over bearing rumble as i'm driving normal speed down the road.
I have a 98 that is bone stock. well, almost. I just put new air filter on it and a performance harmonic balancer (stocky came apart).
anyways, would like to do SOMETHING, but don't really want to spend a ton. maybe $300-400 shipped.
go ahead, laugh any CHEAP options? stock z06 titanium? borla? corsa? generic?
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Be very careful with the $400 EBay catbacks. These are cheap Chinese knockoffs and you get what you pay for. They're probably made from some sort of stainless steel but, it is probably a very cheap type/alloy. You also have to look at fit and finish. There is nothing worse than struggling with your catback trying to make it fit and line up properly.
I don't recommend them. As others have said, you're better off going with a used Z06 or well-known name brand catback. Just my two cents.
I don't recommend them. As others have said, you're better off going with a used Z06 or well-known name brand catback. Just my two cents.
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the z06 titanium is far too tame in my opinion but for what you're looking to spend that's about your best bet unless you happen to stumble on a good deal on a name brand exhaust in the for sale section... if it were me I would save some more and buy a quality corsa/ghl system
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From: Rockledge FL
Im biased, I think a modern sports car should be mellow with a calm sounding exhaust. Sound does not equal power. On the other hand a classic car should be loud and obnoxious. My 72 C3 454 with open sidepipes will rattle tools off of the wall in the garage like it is supposed to.
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Drifting
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From: Erie PA
I don't want to be crazy loud lol I just want a nice sound with somewhat of an upgrade in performance. Have been considering a used borla or corsa - which is "better" .....I do not want "drone" on highway drives.....a slight rumble is fine tho 
ive seen a couple borla cat backs go for around 450, and z06 titaniums go for bout 400
ive seen a couple borla cat backs go for around 450, and z06 titaniums go for bout 400
Pro
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Corsa is designed not to drone, but I think you're going to be hard pressed to find a used set for the price target you are looking for. You almost surely will have to come up at least a few hundred bucks to get your hands on a set.
Pro
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If you're looking for literally no drone then yes, wait. The Corsa's will be more aggressive than the Ti axle-back but still retain the same "no drone" interior sound of the Ti's at cruise and you'll be able to install it without the use of a lift.
Instructor
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OBX makes a rather cheap cat back and I hear it works and fits fine. I bought 2 8inch cherry bombs and a x pipe and had it welded in sounds good but there is a drone which I don't mind.
Also with a X pipe your car wont sound like a tractor.
Also with a X pipe your car wont sound like a tractor.
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Drifting
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would it be beneficial at all to do aftermarket headers and a z06 ti exhaust on my 98?
