Exhaust Mod Question
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Instructor
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From: Bristol CT
Exhaust Mod Question
While this is my 3rd vet I have bought, this is my first new one. My last one I bought used had a Corsa exhaust and I miss the throaty undertone that came with it.
So, I decided to do my first mod. I am going with a new exhaust. My question is this. How much can I do without threatening my factory warranty? I don't want to do anything that will void it, but I must be allowed to do some work, no?
So, I decided to do my first mod. I am going with a new exhaust. My question is this. How much can I do without threatening my factory warranty? I don't want to do anything that will void it, but I must be allowed to do some work, no?
Le Mans Master
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From: Woodstock Ga
Just had my Chev dealer install the Corsa Sports on my C6 man the are sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet alot more throaty that on my C5. I don't know about other mods because I like mine just the way it is.
Racer
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From: Ramsey NJ
Originally Posted by RLIP
How much can I do without threatening my factory warranty? I don't want to do anything that will void it, but I must be allowed to do some work, no?
Racer
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From: Ramsey NJ
Originally Posted by FLC6
Only the Touring is an approved GM part. NOT the sport. Called GM myself.
I would think that if only one version were to be outside of the GM approval, it would be the Touring version.
But, I have not spoken to GM.
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Corsa Sports
Actually, the difference between the Corsa Sports and Touring is that only the Corsa Touring system falls below the 95dB level and therefore is 50-state legal which is why GM stands behind the Touring system.
According to Corsa, the Sports system comes in at 98dB and is not permitted in three states as it exceeds their noise standards.
That said, I just had a B&B X-pipe and Corsa Sports (4 tips) installed on my ride this morning. God, it brings back memories of my '69 350-350 vert with side pipes when doing a hard run. At cruise (80+) in 6th gear the sound is no more intrusive than the stock system but the seat of the pants feel is now coupled with a more throaty sound.
I don't know if it has improved my RWHP/RWTQ but my pleasure level has peaked!!!http://forums.corvetteforum.com/newr...&p=1549797432#
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According to Corsa, the Sports system comes in at 98dB and is not permitted in three states as it exceeds their noise standards.
That said, I just had a B&B X-pipe and Corsa Sports (4 tips) installed on my ride this morning. God, it brings back memories of my '69 350-350 vert with side pipes when doing a hard run. At cruise (80+) in 6th gear the sound is no more intrusive than the stock system but the seat of the pants feel is now coupled with a more throaty sound.
I don't know if it has improved my RWHP/RWTQ but my pleasure level has peaked!!!http://forums.corvetteforum.com/newr...&p=1549797432#
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From: Orlando Fl
Has anyone combined the Corsa sports with long tube headers? I'm wondering if there is a simple "swap" available - where no cutting or welding is necessary. The gains seem nice, around 25 rwhp, and should have no affect on most warranty issues (or so I'm told)...
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From: Orlando Fl
Originally Posted by Oilpatch
What tipped you to the Tours rather than the Sport?
Le Mans Master
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From: Jacksonville Fl
CI 5-6-7-8-9-10 Vet
Originally Posted by Stewart20
Do Borla Stingers void the warranty?
For example, if you change the radio and then blow out the factory speakers, they could claim that was a result or your changeing out the factory radio. Fair enough.
However if you change the radio and have radiator problems, the two are not related and would be covered under warranty.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio Texas - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
Originally Posted by Oilpatch
What tipped you to the Tours rather than the Sport?
