Z06 vs. C5 Exhaust pipe differences Question
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Le Mans Master
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Z06 vs. C5 Exhaust pipe differences Question
Does anybody know if the exhaust pipes that come out of the mufflers to the tips are the same size on the Z06 and the other C5's? I know the tips are different, I just need to know if the pipes are as well. If they are, does anyone know what the size difference is? I am looking at ordering an exhaust filler panel, but the company that sells it does not know if it will work on the Z's. If there is a difference, they are willing to custom make one for me based on the exhaust pipe differences. Thanks in advance!
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I think they are the same. However, my 2 cents... I had one of those exhaust plates that go around the exhaust and it constantly loosened up and rattled something awful. Not the bolts coming loose, but over time the vibration of the exaust wore away some of the plate making it loose. I wound up putting shims in to stop the rattling. Since then I use the kind that are taped on. West Coast sells a very nice billet alluminum one that looks as good as the wrap around style IMHO.
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Le Mans Master
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This is the one that I am looking at getting in Black chrome:
http://www.americancarcraft.com/corvetteexterior.html
Its a little different than most. Is this the one you had on your Vette?
http://www.americancarcraft.com/corvetteexterior.html
Its a little different than most. Is this the one you had on your Vette?
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No mine were like these: http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.39.6113 I can't tell from your picture how yours attach so its hard to tell if they would have the same problem.
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Le Mans Master
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This one does not mount around the pipes to allow it to loosen up like the problem you described. The reason I need to know about the exhaust pipe size is to see if the cutouts for the exhaust pipes will fit or if they need to be larger.
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Originally Posted by QuikZilver
Does anybody know if the exhaust pipes that come out of the mufflers to the tips are the same size on the Z06 and the other C5's? I know the tips are different, I just need to know if the pipes are as well. If they are, does anyone know what the size difference is? I am looking at ordering an exhaust filler panel, but the company that sells it does not know if it will work on the Z's. If there is a difference, they are willing to custom make one for me based on the exhaust pipe differences. Thanks in advance!
