Mid-America Exhaust mod???
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From: Hartsville pa
Mid-America Exhaust mod???
Has anyone used those little pieces of pipe that Mid-America sells?
They fit between the axle pipe and the outlet pipe of the mufflers.
I was thinking of building my own, but I want to know what people thoughtbefore I hack up a stock exhaust.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
boB
They fit between the axle pipe and the outlet pipe of the mufflers.
I was thinking of building my own, but I want to know what people thoughtbefore I hack up a stock exhaust.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
boB
Racer
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From: Baton Rouge LA
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
Talk to Andy
http://www.aandacorvette.com/
Also run a search for A&A exhuast mod and I think you'll find a wealth of info.
:yesnod:
http://www.aandacorvette.com/
Also run a search for A&A exhuast mod and I think you'll find a wealth of info.
:yesnod:
Burning Brakes
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From: wichita ks
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
I went shopping around different muffler shops. Got quotes from $80 per side (highest) $50 per side and finally $25 per side. Can't tell much difference in the car,, but out back sounds much better esp when revving 3000 plus. :D
Drifting
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From: Fontana CA
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (MaxPower)
Talk to Andy
http://www.aandacorvette.com/
Also run a search for A&A exhuast mod and I think you'll find a wealth of info.
:yesnod:
http://www.aandacorvette.com/
Also run a search for A&A exhuast mod and I think you'll find a wealth of info.
:yesnod:
Andy is the originator of the design. Mid America copied it. You will find it refered to here as the A&A exhaust mod. A&A is Andy's company.
Melting Slicks
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From: Nokomis FL
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
I've had the A&A mod for over a year now. At first I was dissatisfied with the results. It took several weeks for everything to settle down and I love the sound now. Very similar to Corsa Indy's. Total cost installed about $100. I don't know if I picked up any HP but I sure sound faster. :D
Melting Slicks
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From: Sindelfingen Germany
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
The best mod to start with. It´s a way to check: loud enough or I will have it louder. For 80 $ you get a sound like some 800 $ exhausts have. Had it on for a year and then upgraded to tthe louder Borla Stinger.
Go and get it.
Frederik
Go and get it.
Frederik
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From: Hartsville pa
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
Thanx for the input:)))
I'm not expecting a HP gain, I just want the car to sound the way it should w/o spending alot of money. have a great holiday
I'm not expecting a HP gain, I just want the car to sound the way it should w/o spending alot of money. have a great holiday
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From: Chicago IL
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (C5 Frederik)
The best mod to start with. It´s a way to check: loud enough or I will have it louder. For 80 $ you get a sound like some 800 $ exhausts have. Had it on for a year and then upgraded to tthe louder Borla Stinger.
Go and get it.
Frederik
Go and get it.
Frederik
I did this the exact same way. :thumbs:
Racer
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From: Paris TX
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
I made my own. I think they sound good. My brother has Corsa Indys on his '02 and we did a little side-by-side comparison, they sound VERY similiar.
For details and before-n-after sound clips you can visit the "How To" section of my "Corvette Site" at http://www.johndennington.com.
Good Luck.
For details and before-n-after sound clips you can visit the "How To" section of my "Corvette Site" at http://www.johndennington.com.
Good Luck.
Safety Car
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From: Wichita KS
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (Bob Lineman)
Get it from Andy at A&A. Mid America's is made from aluminized steel where Andy's is made from stainless. Since your exhaust system is stainless it is best to keept the metals the same since they have to be welded. The aluminized steel will melt faster than the stainless.
Burning Brakes
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From: Morganton, NC, USA
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (CCrane00)
I made my own for $0.60 with enough galvanized steel pipe from a scrap metal yard left over for 5 more. Did it for the challange. Paid the owner of a garage $20.00 for use of his lift to me to remove and install the mufflers. Welder at work cut the exhaust pipes and welded in the bypass pipes that I had already fabricated. (Probably the best install on the forum as he used a plasma arc for the holes and TIG welded with SS rod making perfect fillets.) It worked as promised. Big thing is no resonance, which some muffler systems are prone to. For a total installed cost of about $120 for most guys, its known on the forum as the "best bang for the buck." If you want to change it out for something different, you've only got a small amount of money in it. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Wa.
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (CCrane00)
Get it from Andy at A&A. Mid America's is made from aluminized steel where Andy's is made from stainless. Since your exhaust system is stainless it is best to keept the metals the same since they have to be welded.
Burning Brakes
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From: Gainesville, VA
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (JWD01)
I have the A&A exhaust on my car and really like it. I had a Bassani cat back on my last car and it had to much resonance. I'd go with the A&A over many of the $750+ aftermarket system. Great Sound, low budget, no resonance. ENJOY!
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: Mid-America Exhaust mod??? (JWD01)
If you are talking about the original exhaust - it is NOT stainless steel. It's carbon steel unless of course you have a Z06, then it's Titanium. :yesnod:
