C5 2000 exhaust info.
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C5 2000 exhaust info.
Hello, I sold my Harley this past spring and bought a replacement in the form of a 2000 C5 Red vert. I have been doing some needed maintenance like replacing the 2011 battery, new serpentine and A/C belt, oil change and a few other items. My question is; the exhaust on this car is loud! I'm use to that from my years owning a Harley. I looked under the rear to see if I could find some part # so I can identify the system. I found no muffler, instead 2 large pipes (1 per side). I couldn't see under the mid part of the car to look for other parts so I have no idea what has been done. I assume the cats may have been replaced with a free flow muffler? Does this wring a bell with anyone? The air cleaner is stock, so if I goto a higher flow air cleaner does the computer need reprogrammed like a Harley can?
Sometime over the winter I plan to take it to a local dealer where I have purchased 2 new cars (weather permitting in Indiana) and have it put on a lift so maybe they can identify what has been changed. From the back some of the suspension looks newer or aluminum.
Any info appreciated
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Tony
Sometime over the winter I plan to take it to a local dealer where I have purchased 2 new cars (weather permitting in Indiana) and have it put on a lift so maybe they can identify what has been changed. From the back some of the suspension looks newer or aluminum.
Any info appreciated
THX
Tony
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The cats are way up front, they may or may have not been deleted (my guess is they're still intact). Likely someone either purchased a straight thru pipe system or had one custom made to replace the mufflers (at rear).
Not something I would do (particularly on a base non modded car), but if you like loud carry on. If you can take a pic from rear below someone here might be able to identify the make.
Not something I would do (particularly on a base non modded car), but if you like loud carry on. If you can take a pic from rear below someone here might be able to identify the make.
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I found them on google. Pricey!!
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From your description they sound and look like a set of Billy Boats. I had a set that I removed that had that terrible drone and were pretty much straight thru with a very small muffler in front of the axle. Just my guess. If they are I can imagine why he wants them removed. I put stock back on. Now I can have a conversation and hear the radio.
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From your description they sound and look like a set of Billy Boats. I had a set that I removed that had that terrible drone and were pretty much straight thru with a very small muffler in front of the axle. Just my guess. If they are I can imagine why he wants them removed. I put stock back on. Now I can have a conversation and hear the radio.
Does a stock system still have a nice mellow tone or would something like a FlowMaster system system give a few HP along with a nice tone vs a OEM system? This is my first Vette and is a replacement for my Harley. My Harleys had a nice tone and none were straight pipes.
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With my experience modifying Harleys, too much removal of back pressure results in loss of low end torque. I would assume a V8 is similar. When I get a chance I'll check for a small muffler before the rear end.
Does a stock system still have a nice mellow tone or would something like a FlowMaster system system give a few HP along with a nice tone vs a OEM system? This is my first Vette and is a replacement for my Harley. My Harleys had a nice tone and none were straight pipes.
Does a stock system still have a nice mellow tone or would something like a FlowMaster system system give a few HP along with a nice tone vs a OEM system? This is my first Vette and is a replacement for my Harley. My Harleys had a nice tone and none were straight pipes.
The stock system is a bit too tame for my taste. A Flowmaster might be what you seek, but at the very least I'd listen to a dumpload of videos before spending your money.
Don't expect any power increase from a muffler system.
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Nice to hear (pun intended) you didn't have open pipes on your bike. Nothing worse on the road IMO.
The stock system is a bit too tame for my taste. A Flowmaster might be what you seek, but at the very least I'd listen to a dumpload of videos before spending your money.
Don't expect any power increase from a muffler system.
The stock system is a bit too tame for my taste. A Flowmaster might be what you seek, but at the very least I'd listen to a dumpload of videos before spending your money.
Don't expect any power increase from a muffler system.
EDIT: I found a muffler shop near me that has a C5 cat back takeoff system and wants $500 installed. That sounds hight to me since he has nothing in them and he has had them plus 1 other sitting in his shop for years.
I'll do more research and I may offer him $350 installed and see what he says.
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If you're happy with a base system, they are frequently here in the FS section for anywhere from free to $100
Installation at a shop should be around an hour IMO
If you end up wanting it a bit louder get a bypass mod
Installation at a shop should be around an hour IMO
If you end up wanting it a bit louder get a bypass mod
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Sounds high. Local muffler shop charged me $80 to take off and install the stock system. Already had the stock system as it came with the car as an extra exhaust when I bought it. Like grantv said they are very reasonable to buy used. I wouldn't pay probably more than $100 for a good used set as I've saw them advertised for that. Just my opinion. If they are too quiet then weld a small pipe between the pipe ahead of the muffler and the tailpipe. Keep your old exhaust and resell it. Some people will pay a lot of money for the noise.
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I just turned 65 and have had my C5 for over 5 years. It came with Billy Boat Bullets and at first I thought that I couldn't take the loud noise and the drone that occurs around 1500 rpm. Coming from a V6 3000GT this was way louder than I was used to. Now, after driving her with that exhaust for this long I wouldn't trade it for anything. I've come to love the gurgle from de-acceleration and the muscle car sound when I romp down on the gas pedal . Noise is always subjective I suppose. Oh, and I had a 2004 1200 Custom Sportster with Screaming Eagle exhaust (last year before catalytic converters were mandatory) and it could rival the Billy Boats decibel wise.
I did change out my stock speakers and added a sub/amp combo so hearing the radio is not an issue.
I did change out my stock speakers and added a sub/amp combo so hearing the radio is not an issue.