Corsa Touring Exhaust
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Corsa Touring Exhaust
I want to replace my stock exhaust system with the Corsa Touring version. However, I was told that i would gain about 16 hp and some mid-range torque, but that i would get slower 0-60 times due to decreased back-pressure is this true or just BS?
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Yep, BS. Have you considered installing the sports and seeing how you feel about the sound level? Very few have gone on to add the touring because the sport is really pretty mellow unless your flogging it.
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Originally Posted by Thanos
Crabman, I really want to keep the car quite at cruise like it is now,But i want a really good sound when i jump on it. Will the sport do that?
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Thanks for the reply fellas. I went to the Corsa webpage and there isnt a noticeable difference between the touring and sport(at least not to me). If the sport doesnt give off a whole lot of cabin noise at cruise speed then i will go with that. I just love the Corvette being so quiet and smooth when cruising, but i hate the Wide open throttle sound... much too tame.
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Here is a link with a discussion on this. A lot of different viewpoints as you would expect on an exhaust thread. http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...ad.php?t=66997
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I think I had pretty much the same priorities as you do before I opted for the Corsa Sports. I liked the low noise levels while cruising, but felt the stock system was just too bland for a 400 hp high perfromance car. The Corsa Sports ARE loud when you punch the throttle, in fact they are louder than stock with any throttle applied. The great thing about them, however, is that when cruising you can barely hear them at all. They have a rich and throaty sound when you open the car up at all, and a quiet and docile sound when the engine is loafing along. To me, it seems like the perfect compromise. Even my wife, who thought they were way too loud when I first go them, now thinks they sound just fine.
As an aside; I bought my Coras Sports used from board member FLC6. He sold them because of objections from his wife. After re-installing and driving with the stock system for a few weeks, he re-ordered the Corsa Sports and now has them on his C6 again.
Also note, that without the X pipes, the Corsa will "burble" when you back off the throttle. Some like it, some don't. Personally, I like the sound of the pipes "burbling".
As an aside; I bought my Coras Sports used from board member FLC6. He sold them because of objections from his wife. After re-installing and driving with the stock system for a few weeks, he re-ordered the Corsa Sports and now has them on his C6 again.
Also note, that without the X pipes, the Corsa will "burble" when you back off the throttle. Some like it, some don't. Personally, I like the sound of the pipes "burbling".
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
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this "burbling" is not akin to the "about to stall out" sound, is it?
what is a good price for this exhaust set-up and does it void the factory warranty?
what is a good price for this exhaust set-up and does it void the factory warranty?
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
this "burbling" is not akin to the "about to stall out" sound, is it?
what is a good price for this exhaust set-up and does it void the factory warranty?
what is a good price for this exhaust set-up and does it void the factory warranty?
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Originally Posted by StanNH
No, it's just a nice rumbling burble. The exhaust system should have no effect on the warranty.
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Originally Posted by Mayonayze
perfect, exactly what i am looking for, so far...anyone have pics of it installed? i dont want anything radically different from the stock appearance, which looks perfect to begin with. also, who has the best price on this exhaust right now? Thanks!
definately purchase the Sports.......I have them and they have NO interior resonance, unlike some others out there.
I got mine for $650, through the "demo plan" from a GM dealer.
Stock appearing also, but nicer!!
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I have the Corsa Sports and the BB X pipe...I think it is a great balance of sound... tonal and db... and more importantly it does not beat your eardrums to death while cruising.
Also I posted this info on another forum (there is more to the post I just cut out the part relative to your thread):>>>>
The dyno analysis is in three parts (disclaimer before dyno gods speak...yes there are many variables in dyno testing and I only use the numbers as comparatives and not statement of absolute fact) (results are at the wheel and not crank):
-Baseline dyno with total stock set up
-Dyno with Corsa Sport exhaust with BB X mid pipe
-Dyno with LPE head/cam package
Prior to sending my C6 to LPE I had installed the Corsa Sport with the X mid pipe. Based on pre and post exhaust dyno runs the result of adding the Corsa Sport with X mid pipe is:
342 torque to 350 torque: net + 8 lbs torque
343 HP to 352 HP: net + 9 HP
These numbers place the expected net gains pretty much where Corsa said they would be. I do not believe the X pipe created more peak HP or torque but rather created more in the mid rpm range.
Michael
Also I posted this info on another forum (there is more to the post I just cut out the part relative to your thread):>>>>
The dyno analysis is in three parts (disclaimer before dyno gods speak...yes there are many variables in dyno testing and I only use the numbers as comparatives and not statement of absolute fact) (results are at the wheel and not crank):
-Baseline dyno with total stock set up
-Dyno with Corsa Sport exhaust with BB X mid pipe
-Dyno with LPE head/cam package
Prior to sending my C6 to LPE I had installed the Corsa Sport with the X mid pipe. Based on pre and post exhaust dyno runs the result of adding the Corsa Sport with X mid pipe is:
342 torque to 350 torque: net + 8 lbs torque
343 HP to 352 HP: net + 9 HP
These numbers place the expected net gains pretty much where Corsa said they would be. I do not believe the X pipe created more peak HP or torque but rather created more in the mid rpm range.
Michael
