2007 Exhaust different????
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: Houston TX
2007 Exhaust different????
I just got off the phone with a rep from Bassani, who told me something was different on the 2007 year model c6's that prohibited the use of their 60c6-5 exhaust system.
I am just curious what the difference is. He said their R&D dept has verified it and they are working on a new kit.
I am just curious what the difference is. He said their R&D dept has verified it and they are working on a new kit.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
I saw this thread, so I called Ron at Zoomers exhaust to verify if my Zoomers kit on my 07 is different than the 05 or 06. We'll I'm glad to say one kit fits all...
Zoomers are the real deal! Check em out. Do a search "Zoomers" Some good reviews
Last edited by captainnemo; Jan 10, 2007 at 01:44 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: Houston TX
true. I bet you got the axle back only kit though. The bassani is a true cat back all the way from the front of the car, so I can see how relocation of the 02's could effect their system. I did a quick search and most of the manufacturer's website's only list 05-06 models.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara CA
true. I bet you got the axle back only kit though. The bassani is a true cat back all the way from the front of the car, so I can see how relocation of the 02's could effect their system. I did a quick search and most of the manufacturer's website's only list 05-06 models.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
From: Spring TX
true. I bet you got the axle back only kit though. The bassani is a true cat back all the way from the front of the car, so I can see how relocation of the 02's could effect their system. I did a quick search and most of the manufacturer's website's only list 05-06 models.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: Houston TX
True, but given I replaced the headers at the same time and I have the stock parts in front of me I don't think it makes a difference. From look at the Bassani Kit functionally it picks up where the X-pipe normally would. This is still after the post-cat 02 sensors which stock are almost immediately after the cats in the cast iron pieces.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 233
Likes: 1
I am closing the install of my Melrose headers, Random HiFlow Cats, and X-Pipe on my 07 M6. 2 issues I noticed
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 878
Likes: 0
From: Santa Clara CA
I am closing the install of my Melrose headers, Random HiFlow Cats, and X-Pipe on my 07 M6. 2 issues I noticed
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
Re: #2 That just sounds like poor engineering. I've seen the Kooks, the ARH and the LGs and none of them required any modifications.
Re: #1 Never heard of this either. My LGs and Corsa slid together quite well
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 324
Likes: 0
From: Kalispell Montana
I am closing the install of my Melrose headers, Random HiFlow Cats, and X-Pipe on my 07 M6. 2 issues I noticed
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
1. The expanded ends of the X-Pipe won't seal on the "over axle" muffler pipe. I had to put 2 slits in the X-Pipe so it would collapse enough to seal on the muffler pipe. Maybe this is normal for all years.
2. Strange and maybe I am an idiot but my oil dipstick mount would not clear the headers mounting flange. I had to grind about 1/4" off the dipstick mounting tab to get it to clear. Not a big deal...I just thought it was unusual.
Other than that all seemed to fit well.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 343
Likes: 1
From: Houston TX
Bassani left me a message late yesterday evening and said everything should bolt up fine
So I guess I will be ordering my kit today. It looks like not too many people are running bassani.
So I guess I will be ordering my kit today. It looks like not too many people are running bassani.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 485
Likes: 0
From: Spring TX
i installed my corsa sports today on the 07 a6. everything bolted up very easily and installation was not that hard. took about 3 hours only using a jack, 1 jack stand, and 2 ramps. i never had to remove an extra bolt and bend a piece of the heatshield like some say they needed to do in order to remove the old exhaust. the passenger side came out with, just needed to be moved around more than the driver side.
