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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Aftermarket exhaust such as Corsa, Borla, flowmaster, etc. for a C6, if I install this without changing the Intake, header or other piping (just Catback), will I see reduced of torque or power?

I experienced this with my Maxima in the past, I had CAI and Stillen Cat back Exhaust, but I noticed a drop in power which I think due to the mod.

Any opinion on this will be great, I am thinking the Corsa Extreme but I am not planning to mod other parts of the car.

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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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I don't think you will see any reduction in power.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Borla Stingers and a Calloway CAI got me 15 RWHP

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Originally Posted by mrtian97
Aftermarket exhaust such as Corsa, Borla, flowmaster, etc. for a C6, if I install this without changing the Intake, header or other piping (just Catback), will I see reduced of torque or power?

I experienced this with my Maxima in the past, I had CAI and Stillen Cat back Exhaust, but I noticed a drop in power which I think due to the mod.

Any opinion on this will be great, I am thinking the Corsa Extreme but I am not planning to mod other parts of the car.

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Not at all, should help if anything (6rwhp)
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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If any thing the exhaust is going to help you gain power and sound. Even if you did lose power it wouldn't be a drastic amount that you would actually notice. If you buy a nice CAT-BACK system you will immediately want to drive your car more.
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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No appreciable gain or loss. With a good cold air intake, maybe a little gain.
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