I have both the B&B Route 66s and the X-pipe and they are top rate. The sound and the craftsmanship are perfect IMHO. I would buy them again. 
Billy Boat Route 66 - Quality Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nutley New Jersey
Billy Boat Route 66 - Quality Question
In my quest to upgrade / change my exhaust, I am considering the BB Route 66 system.
Just wanted to ask if anybody has had "Quality Issues with the Route 66"
I had read on several threads that some of the C5 owners experienced broken hangers.
Just trying to do my homework
Just wanted to ask if anybody has had "Quality Issues with the Route 66"
I had read on several threads that some of the C5 owners experienced broken hangers.
Just trying to do my homework
Team Owner
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I've had four sets of B&B exhaust, and their quality is outstanding. I had to replace a clamp on one a few years ago (not their fault - my dealer screwed it up), and their service was top notch. They are great folks.
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I've had Billy Boat exhaust systems on three cars and the craftsmanship and quality have been outstanding.
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Melting Slicks
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I'm sure that can be adjusted though, it's just something I've noticed a few times. I always hear good things about Billy Boat which is a plus.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Nutley New Jersey
Thanks guys for your help and feedback!
Well it seems that many of the quality issues were specific to the C5 design...
It is stated that the Route 66 Evolution (PRT) cuts down on the drone...compared to the regular Route 66.
A. With this in mind, are there any negative aspects to the Evolution (PRT)...for example less flow, weight etc...?
B. Why do most people still purchase the standard Route 66 system?
Well it seems that many of the quality issues were specific to the C5 design...
It is stated that the Route 66 Evolution (PRT) cuts down on the drone...compared to the regular Route 66.
A. With this in mind, are there any negative aspects to the Evolution (PRT)...for example less flow, weight etc...?
B. Why do most people still purchase the standard Route 66 system?
Instructor
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I have the R66 w/ quad oval tips...and it is a great product...a little too quiet for my taste; but definitely a quality product. very good welds...the cans are practically chrome...and if cared for properly, they stay that way...I have no other complaints but the loudness (but of course that's my fault as they don't sell this as being a loud exhaust).
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REPLY: I bought B.B. Route 66 Catback last year for my 2006 , and the drone was so bad between 1600-1900 rpms that i switched back to the stock Catback. I complained to B.B. about them , and they wanted to sell me a $300 internal baffle system to eliminate it ; why dont they just install it in their Catbacks at the factory and put out a proper product to begin with ? I was able to sell the B.B. Route 66's but at a loss of $500 . So...you might say 'I was up the creek without a paddle' from buying Billy Boats crap. My advice : Dont buy them until they can learn to engineer the thing correctly from the start.