Too Loud!
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Le Mans Master
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Too Loud!
I’m in the process of buying another C5 and it has a set of oppressively loud mufflers attached to what look like 3/5-4” tips. I don’t mind the tips, I don’t want to spend $$$ for a new axle back setup. I was curious if anyone ever had a muffler shop switch out a set of C5 mufflers for something else and weld it all back together?
Thanks folks!
Thanks folks!
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I’m in the process of buying another C5 and it has a set of oppressively loud mufflers attached to what look like 3/5-4” tips. I don’t mind the tips, I don’t want to spend $$$ for a new axle back setup. I was curious if anyone ever had a muffler shop switch out a set of C5 mufflers for something else and weld it all back together?
Thanks folks!
Thanks folks!
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C5 uses an uncommon muffler since they are both in/out on the same side so there are not many options here. By the time you purchase mufflers and pay someone to weld them in (hopefully they do a good job so they don't rust out in a few years), you are probably better off just getting a cheap Ebay axle back (Corsa sport knockoff) , reviews suggest they are on the quiet side.
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Le Mans Master
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C5 uses an uncommon muffler since they are both in/out on the same side so there are not many options here. By the time you purchase mufflers and pay someone to weld them in (hopefully they do a good job so they don't rust out in a few years), you are probably better off just getting a cheap Ebay axle back (Corsa sport knockoff) , reviews suggest they are on the quiet side.
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/northeast-40/
Would a set of stock axle back suffice for now? I had my stock exhaust in my garage for years and ended up giving them a way when someone local to me had a similar need.
Last edited by lucky131969; Sep 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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Have you tried reaching out to the regional forum for your area for a used axle back?
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/northeast-40/
Would a set of stock axle back suffice for now? I had my stock exhaust in my garage for years and ended up giving them a way when someone local to me had a similar need.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/northeast-40/
Would a set of stock axle back suffice for now? I had my stock exhaust in my garage for years and ended up giving them a way when someone local to me had a similar need.
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I wouldn't hesitate to buy them, again.
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I don’t plan to cut it up. It has large mufflers that fill the space like stock. I didn’t see any identifying marks on it when I looked at it. I’m sure someone will want it.