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Old May 14, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Hey guys, I'm building a custom exhaust for a C5, and I've got a stock C6 x-pipe laying here. I should be able to make it fit, but I'm wondering how large the crossover is? Are you guys replacing your x-pipes with something better?

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Old May 14, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Given you can make it fit, it would help to know what other mods you have and are planning on adding to determine if the stock C6 X pipe is sufficient.
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Sorry I should have given more info. It's a track only car, (road course) no other engine mods. Just going to take out the cats, add the x pipe, and run straight pipes. While I'm at it I'll probably make a thicker tunnel plate as well. Headers etc are stock for now.
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And a K&N Air Filter
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Unless it's an aftermarket 3" unit or off a C6Z... I wouldn't bother with it. The stock C6 pipes are pretty small... and in my opinion, were put on the car specifically to reduce power.
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The x-pipe is 2.5", same as my stock C5 system.
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