Adding mufflers to str8 pipes?
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Adding mufflers to str8 pipes?
Hey everyone,
I bought an '01 Z06 a few months ago from a dealership. I know im gonna take some heat for "complaining", but oh well haha. I'm not sure what kind of exhaust it has as I haven't lifted it up to check yet, but I've glanced uner the car and it is definitely str8 pipes. Is there any way to add mufflers to what's there already without replacing the entire system? I like it loud but it's my DD so I just want a little more tame. Any suggestions??
I bought an '01 Z06 a few months ago from a dealership. I know im gonna take some heat for "complaining", but oh well haha. I'm not sure what kind of exhaust it has as I haven't lifted it up to check yet, but I've glanced uner the car and it is definitely str8 pipes. Is there any way to add mufflers to what's there already without replacing the entire system? I like it loud but it's my DD so I just want a little more tame. Any suggestions??
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You bought the car from a dealership and they sold it to you without mufflers.? A dealership is responsible to deliver a car to you that is compliant with DOT regulations, its against the law for a dealership to sell a non compliant car. They could loose their license to sell cars. If you live in a State where a State inspection is required it also breaks the State law, and their State inspection license could be revoked or a least a fine. I would go back to the guy you bought it from and have them install mufflers. IN states where a State inspection is required , its usually the State police who monitor State inspection stations and regulate and enforce compliance with State inspection laws.
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Really?!? I did not know that. I'm in louisiana and they don't do emissions checks, but I bought it in Dallas. But, if they are responsible I definitely want them to fix it. I will contact them. But just asking, what would my options be if I wanted to add something.
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Thanks for the reply. I paid to have the car inspected at a dealership out there and missing cats and mufflers were not listed. I thought they would find and note something like that. That's why I took their word for it when they said it was a catback system. Ill check and make sure before doing anything, but I so agree that I'm out of luck with going after the dealer. I might as well just get it done and go about my business.
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Thanks for the reply. I paid to have the car inspected at a dealership out there and missing cats and mufflers were not listed. I thought they would find and note something like that. That's why I took their word for it when they said it was a catback system. Ill check and make sure before doing anything, but I so agree that I'm out of luck with going after the dealer. I might as well just get it done and go about my business.
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Texas inspection does not require mufflers. I've had a car inspected here (in a county that requires emissions) without mufflers and that wasn't an issue as long as it passed the emissions test. I'm not sure if they have to follow federal standards, but the car does meet texas standards.
To answer your original question, most exhaust systems sold for the C5 is just an "axle back" system, meaning that they only replace the pipes that are past the rear axle, which is really just the muffler and tips.
If your system has straight pipes, it should look something like this:
There's also a handful of exhaust systems that have very small "passthrough" mufflers, which you might not immediately see if you just peek under the car. They look something like this:
A new axle back system typically costs somewhere between $700 and $1200. If you look on the for sale forum, you might be able to find one cheaper.
Here's a comparison put together by Mid America Motorworks. It doesn't include all the systems out there, but it has most of the popular ones.
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http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-119.html
To answer your original question, most exhaust systems sold for the C5 is just an "axle back" system, meaning that they only replace the pipes that are past the rear axle, which is really just the muffler and tips.
If your system has straight pipes, it should look something like this:
There's also a handful of exhaust systems that have very small "passthrough" mufflers, which you might not immediately see if you just peek under the car. They look something like this:
A new axle back system typically costs somewhere between $700 and $1200. If you look on the for sale forum, you might be able to find one cheaper.
Here's a comparison put together by Mid America Motorworks. It doesn't include all the systems out there, but it has most of the popular ones.
[/URL]http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-119.html
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I have the second one. The pass thru mufflers. Like i said before I really didn't get a great look under the car yet, but I know that's what I have. It looks exactly the same. I still want to quiet it down being a DD. I guess I'm looking for some quieter catback exhaust. Thanks!!
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Texas inspection does not require mufflers. I've had a car inspected here (in a county that requires emissions) without mufflers and that wasn't an issue as long as it passed the emissions test. I'm not sure if they have to follow federal standards, but the car does meet texas standards. To answer your original question, most exhaust systems sold for the C5 is just an "axle back" system, meaning that they only replace the pipes that are past the rear axle, which is really just the muffler and tips. If your system has straight pipes, it should look something like this: There's also a handful of exhaust systems that have very small "passthrough" mufflers, which you might not immediately see if you just peek under the car. They look something like this: A new axle back system typically costs somewhere between $700 and $1200. If you look on the for sale forum, you might be able to find one cheaper. Here's a comparison put together by Mid America Motorworks. It doesn't include all the systems out there, but it has most of the popular ones. [/URL] http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-119.html
Legal Research Home > Texas Laws > Transportation Code > Texas Transportation Code - Section 547.604. Muffler Required
§ 547.604. MUFFLER REQUIRED. (a) A motor vehicle shall
be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that
continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
(b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or
similar device on a motor vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
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Texas does in fact require mufflers. However, most shops aren't going to harass you about it as they generally don't do visual inspections, thus why you passed. P.S. I have electric cut outs so I should fail according to section (b)
Legal Research Home > Texas Laws > Transportation Code > Texas Transportation Code - Section 547.604. Muffler Required
§ 547.604. MUFFLER REQUIRED. (a) A motor vehicle shall
be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that
continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
(b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or
similar device on a motor vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Legal Research Home > Texas Laws > Transportation Code > Texas Transportation Code - Section 547.604. Muffler Required
§ 547.604. MUFFLER REQUIRED. (a) A motor vehicle shall
be equipped with a muffler in good working condition that
continually operates to prevent excessive or unusual noise.
(b) A person may not use a muffler cutout, bypass, or
similar device on a motor vehicle.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
It looks like the "inspection list" is not very clear on this, and I suppose most inspectors don't read the fine print in the actual required equipment.
In any case, its not enforced. I know a lot of guys with diesel trucks and no muffler that pass inspection. But thanks for letting me know in case an officer decides to throw the book at me.
I have the second one. The pass thru mufflers. Like i said before I really didn't get a great look under the car yet, but I know that's what I have. It looks exactly the same. I still want to quiet it down being a DD. I guess I'm looking for some quieter catback exhaust. Thanks!!