A&A exhaust mod
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Pittsburgh PA
A&A exhaust mod
Just had Andy's mod put on today and I'm pleased with the results. Standing behind the car the exhaust is louder but not obnoxious. It's still sounds like a motor boat but an angry motor boat. I'm getting some popping, guess it always did that but the mufflers hid it. I think it sounds cool. Especially gearing down to a stop. Inside the car there is very little difference. I was hoping it wouldn't be too loud inside-daily driver. The guy did a nice job installing them-charged me $50-cheap. I haven't noticed any increased HP but the sound is easily worth the $110 total I spent. if you are considering an exhaust mod you might want to give this a try.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Re: A&A exhaust mod (aaaaa)
This is a great mod if you don't want to spend the dollars for a complete cat-back system. I had it on my 2000 FRC and it did make a big difference. Very good bang-for-the-buck mod.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe
Re: A&A exhaust mod (CorvetteSS)
I had the A&A mod to my stock exhaust. Had it on there for about 3 years.
I grew tired of the drone I was getting at about 2200 rpm's. I also found the exhaust note to be too sharp in tone. It sounded best at WOT.
A very cost effective mod but lacking the refinement of some aftermarket systems.
I now have the Z06 Ti exhaust and for me it has the perfect blend of tone, volume without the cabin resonance.
mike
I grew tired of the drone I was getting at about 2200 rpm's. I also found the exhaust note to be too sharp in tone. It sounded best at WOT.
A very cost effective mod but lacking the refinement of some aftermarket systems.
I now have the Z06 Ti exhaust and for me it has the perfect blend of tone, volume without the cabin resonance.
mike
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
Re: A&A exhaust mod (C5~Missle)
I love the mod! I did everything myself so the whole thing cost ~$15 and it sounds SO much better. The stock exhaust was way too tame. I agree that many of the $800 cat backs may sound better but I can't justify that amount just for sound and maybe 2-5 HP.
You think its quiet from inside but you need to have someone drive by you while you're just standing on the sidewalk. It's pretty loud!
An x-pipe will help to get rid of the popping if you don't like it. I personally do.
:cheers:
You think its quiet from inside but you need to have someone drive by you while you're just standing on the sidewalk. It's pretty loud!
An x-pipe will help to get rid of the popping if you don't like it. I personally do.
:cheers:
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Southwest WA
Re: A&A exhaust mod (aaaaa)
Had Andy's exhaust mod and X-pipe put on my last C5 (2001 Coupe). Definitely a step in the right direction. Improved sound with no internal resonance.
Short of a complete new or used cat-back system, this is one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to a C5 to help out the sound.
Regards
Short of a complete new or used cat-back system, this is one of the easiest and least expensive things you can do to a C5 to help out the sound.
Regards
