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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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hi, I have a 00' vette 6spd. I wanted to put exhaust on, but im not sure which ones. Which would yall recommend between Magnaflow, Corsa,Borla, & B&B? I dont want to spend alot of money, and I dont want something extremely loud and annoying. Anyone have soundclips?
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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goes the weasel

There seems to always be exhaust threads going on here, there was one recently with some sound clips but I don't know how to post links up....yet.... I do think someone will post in and maybe help to get you there, Good luck and TTT for ya!!

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I really don't think you can go wrong with any of your choices

It comes down to the sound your looking for, good luck in your search of sound clips
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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As I have stated MANY MANY times before, each persons defination of loud or the "perfect system" is that persons opinion according to him. The system that he loves may be too mild for you! Or on the other hand, too loud!

My suggestion would be to find some C5 owners who have modified their exhaust system and take a ride with them! If you like it copy it!

There are many things that can change the way A muffler sounds on a car. For an example: I like you wanted the same exact thing! I have a 98 Coupe MN6 (stock) I purchased an 02 ZO6 and the exhaust note on that car was (at the time) "PERFECT" I wanted my 98 to sound like the Z. So,,,,,,,,,,,I purchased a set on 02 ZO6 Ti mufflers and stuck them on. I started it up an WTF? It sounded better but,, not like the Z. WHAT WENT WRONG?? The ZO6's cam, heads, manifolds, and cats are all different. My 98 sounds and looks MUCH better but, will not sound like the Z with just those mufflers.

I up graded the ZO6 with a complete Stainlessworks system. LT headers, Random tech cats, 3" stainless mid section with X pipe and 3" stainlesswork mufflers! The car flat rocks! It sounds so good (to me). It is not too loud, has very little resonance and made the car perform much better.

Want a ride?? Want to buy some ZO6 Ti mufflers?

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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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I have Corsa Indys and like them a lot!
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Kooks LT headers + hi-flo cats + Stingers =
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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I have a small video clip of B&B Bullets, but if you dont want something extremely loud then you dont want these. If you do email me

dabigbozman21@comcast.net


BTW they only cost $540 shipped!
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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Thinking of getting a cat back? - buy the Borla Stingers!!

<Borla - feel free to heavily compensate me for shamelessly plugging your products>

2001 A4 2.73 gears (stock exhaust) - zero resonance, beautiful idle, lovely growl at cruise and scare-the-pants-off-the-Ricer at WOT!!

Your mileage may vary, however. Others have complained of resonance at 1500-1800 RPM.

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Stinger Video at idle

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I love my Borla Stingers. Check this out.

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.6602
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 11:13 AM
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It is truly a matter of personal taste.

Nothing will replace hearing it in person but try these links to get an idea of what they all sound like.

I will tell you, I got the Magnaflow and it does not sound like the clip.

http://www.corsaperf.com/flashc5.htm

http://www.thx2.net/exhaust.htm

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=1.6602

http://dodds.cc/chad/garage/z28/ls1_sounds/


Enjoy...
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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If you're not looking to be too loud and don't want to spend too much money, the A&A exhaust mod (little tubes welded in to bypass the muffler at full throttle) is a great value. At full throttle it's got to flow as good as the rest (or very close). After all, these cars come w/SS systems so I didn't want to buy another SS system.... I don't have the link, but do a search for this mod. Good luck.
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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whats the ss system?
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 10:18 PM
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stalker07, as most will tell you, it is a hard thing to advise because we all have different tastes. I just went through the same decision and bought Corsa Indy with Classic tips. IMO, great sound at idle and during accel. No resonance or popping on decel. Excellent quality and by the way, dead quiet at cruise.
Hope this helps a little,

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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stalker07
...I dont want to spend alot of money, and I dont want something extremely loud and annoying.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, try www.exit28motorsports.com -- which is where I bought my Corsa Indys.

Exit28 is a Forum sponsor and always has good prices-- speak with Richard Griffen. They carry all the popular brands -- I like obviously like Corsa.
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