C6 Exhausts
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I couldn't agree w/you more. Of all the "normal C6 systems" that are out there, the Corsa's sound the worst, weigh the most, and cost the most. And no, the fit and finish isn't the best, though it is good. People who say they are the best either:1. Don't have an "ear" for american muscle sound
2. Think Corsa's sound great because they paid so much for them.
BTW, I DID have Corsa's on my car, so I'm not talking about something "I heard/read somewhere"...
Last edited by JJC5; Dec 11, 2007 at 05:33 PM.
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I have Magnaflows (not sure which model) but they are dual tip and they sound great under acceleration and not overwhelming any other time - just what you described you wanted. I too wanted that muscle car growl and that's what I got. I am very satisfied.
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I didn't see anyone suggesting Corsa Extremes --- but that may be an option for you to kick around as well (especially if connected up to a nice set of LT headers).
They have a slightly deeper sound at idle and open throttle than Corsa Sports, are pretty loud under throttle, are smaller and lighter than Corsa Sports, and have almost no cabin drone.
They have a slightly deeper sound at idle and open throttle than Corsa Sports, are pretty loud under throttle, are smaller and lighter than Corsa Sports, and have almost no cabin drone.
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Corsa W/X pipe
I own a 2007 manual transmission Corvette. I'm trying to decide which exhaust would sound best on this car. So far I'm considering Borla Stingers, Billy Boat PRT & Magnaflow Magnapak. I want a system that will have a 60's growl and be noticed at idle and takeoff, however, I do not wish it to be so loud cruising that it's a relief to get out of. Would like to hear the radio. I am concerned that the Magnaflow seems to come only w/ dual tips. I want quad tips. Any suggestions?
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Thank you for your explanation of what is subjective, but you are not quite there yet. Yes you are right about weight and price not being subjective. Read again what you posted about sound and fit & finish. FYI, these two "features", as you call them, are subjective. Obviously there are more than just a few who like Corsa. It could be that maybe you don't have quite the "ear" for good sounding exhaust? That's ok. It's what you like and what the other guy likes that matters and that's the exhaust to purchase.
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True. A lot of people spent too much money on them and justify that by convincing themselves that they sound great. I almost did the same thing. I spent the money (foolishly), then tried to convince myself that they sounded good. They don't though, and after I admitted that to myself, I sold them and got something else. (that still cost more than it's worth, and doesn't sound as good as it should)
It's true that the sound really only matters to the owner, but to say that Corsa's sound like a true american "muscle car" is just wrong. I don't know why they are so trendy on this particular board.
Last edited by Tom400CFI; Dec 12, 2007 at 02:46 PM.
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Originally Posted by Tom400CFI
It's true that the sound really only matters to the owner, but to say that Corsa's sound like a true american "muscle car" is just wrong. I don't know why they are so trendy on this particular board.
You are right on with that. Corsa's have a very minimal amount of drone compared to the others though. I guess that it's a compromise that one needs do make to base their decision on.
It's true that the sound really only matters to the owner, but to say that Corsa's sound like a true american "muscle car" is just wrong. I don't know why they are so trendy on this particular board.
You are right on with that. Corsa's have a very minimal amount of drone compared to the others though. I guess that it's a compromise that one needs do make to base their decision on.
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That I agree with completely, and it is a "plus" of the Corsa's that I neglected to mention above. There is definiltey very little to no drone at all.
