Exhaust system reccommendations?
Race Director
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
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BTW, the easy way to identify bi-mode vs non-bi-mode, is to look for the number of pipes attached to the muffler. Bi-mode has two pipes welded to the muffler and each have their own tip, while
the non-bi-mode only has one pipe and it splits to have two tips.
Safety Car
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From: Auburn,WA (30 miles SE of Seattle) WA
2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2022 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Ive only installed ONE Set of Headers (Above Orange Grand Sport) but I can tell you FIT is critical.....
The ARH Headers and X-Pipe Fit the Engine, Car and Stock Mufflers PERFECTLY (With exception
of Trimming Frame Flange on Right Side)
Anybody inexperienced better do there homework and read, read read before making a purchase
that will be ill-fitting and cause you grief...................
The ARH Headers and X-Pipe Fit the Engine, Car and Stock Mufflers PERFECTLY (With exception
of Trimming Frame Flange on Right Side)
Anybody inexperienced better do there homework and read, read read before making a purchase
that will be ill-fitting and cause you grief...................
Pro
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From: Ogden, Utah
For a quality longtube header and x pipe that comes at a lower price than most good headers for our cars, look at Hinson. They fit perfectly, come ceramic coated, and cost substantially less than most other good header setups for a C6.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ivanho,Illinois
2025 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I'm new to the Corvette world and am looking to buy a C6 soon. I know I want to put an exhaust system on it straight away. Since I'm new to Corvettes I have no idea what I need.
I'd like to do the entire exhaust system at once, I want catless and loud but not droney on the highway.
Any good suggestions?
I'd like to do the entire exhaust system at once, I want catless and loud but not droney on the highway.
Any good suggestions?
Last edited by LOURDESBELLE; Sep 29, 2020 at 05:40 AM.
Melting Slicks
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For drone free performance Corsa Xtreme axlebacks are a great first step. If that's not enough volume a Kooks or American Racing Header should be your next step. One at at time. Corsa has industry leading drone control without the need for heavy flaps. Keep in mind that when you replace the headers, you will need a TUNE (so that's extra money you'll have to shell out, and the tune will make it more likely for your warranty, if you have one, to be voided). Let me know if you need a discount code for any of these brands on www.corvetteexhaustsystems.com.
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For drone free performance Corsa Xtreme axlebacks are a great first step. If that's not enough volume a Kooks or American Racing Header should be your next step. One at at time. Corsa has industry leading drone control without the need for heavy flaps. Keep in mind that when you replace the headers, you will need a TUNE (so that's extra money you'll have to shell out, and the tune will make it more likely for your warranty, if you have one, to be voided). Let me know if you need a discount code for any of these brands on www.corvetteexhaustsystems.com.
What pipe size do I want?
Melting Slicks
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2023 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I didn't realize that I would need a tune for headers. Thanks for pointing that out. I think I'll go with an axleback for now like you say and work my way up. If I buy the Corsa Xtreme axleback, is that compatible with my stock exhaust? Is it also going to be compatible with headers/xpipe I buy down the road?
What pipe size do I want?
What pipe size do I want?
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