which exhaust?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Salisbury PA.
which exhaust?
well guys, just bought a vette about 2 weeks ago and its all stock, looking to do a few bolt ons, nothing major. im wanting a exhaust, but im not looking to get the car tuned right off the bat. If I do a full system, I want to go with headers, and get a catted h pipe, and mufflers. my question is, if I get headers with cats, would I have any check engine lights? I know with proper tuning I wont have any but its not gonna get tuned for a little while and I don't wanna deal with engine lights lol. (yes im picky). to where as if I get a axle/cat back such as SLP loudmouth, I shouldn't have any check engine lights if I keep the factory h pipe and manifolds on correct? BTW I have a 2005 corvette.
Last edited by sick cc; Sep 7, 2013 at 04:06 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugarhill Ga
welcome to the 05 club
as soon as you move or delete the cats you will get a CEL. it has to do with the reading the rear 02 sees or does not see. with just a catback all you gain is sound, no real performance. a CAI sometimes trips the CEL due to the increased air flow by the MASS. some cars have a hard time adjusting but some don't.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Salisbury PA.
ok, that's what I figured. I want more sound, but while im switching it out, I should just do a full system and be done with it. anyone know any good tuners in PA, or Maryland? im about 2 hours south of Pittsburgh.
Intermediate
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From: casa grande az
Congrats on your purchase. I have a 07 with the stainless Bassani cat back exhaust. I love it! The sound is perfect for people who like a great sounding system that has great sound from idle to wot but isn't to loud at cruise. many good products out there it just depends on what your goals are.
Instructor
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From: Austin TX
I went with a Zr1 mufflers with ls7 manifolds and zr1 xpipe which sounded like a demon when it was open and very quiet when closed also no CEL. I then went to kooks headers and a catted Xpipe and by far was the best sound I've heard from a vette screamed when open and when closed it was quiet enough to drive grandma to church on sunday.
