3" Exhaust system
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3" Exhaust system
A friend of mine just installed a Random Technology full 3" stainless exhaust system for the C6. I saw a dyno test on it and the car picked up 18 hp at the wheels. I'm planning to install a system when I get my C6 (waiting for a convertible) and I was wondering what size the other systems out are and what kindo fo power they make.
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I didn't have a chance to take a photo of the system on the car, but I got the following link from Random that has a photo and a dyno chart. http://www.randomtechnology.com/C6.htm
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From: South Carolina
Originally Posted by bangbgC6
Works for me except when I get their the system is for MN6's only not A4. 
It looks beautiful and hope a fitment for the A4 C6's comes soon.
It looks beautiful and hope a fitment for the A4 C6's comes soon.
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Originally Posted by Yogivette
I didnt know exhausts were different depending on transmission
I have no idea what the difference is, I would imagine that by changing to resonators in-line as opposed to the standard muffler cans at the back means a clearance problem somewhere in transmission area.
I have no MN6 car to verify this by looking but I will glady meet any member who wants to compare up on a rack.
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Originally Posted by Yogivette
I didnt know exhausts were different depending on transmission
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Originally Posted by dfe1
I wondered the same thing. Apparently, there's not a lot of clearance between the automatic trans and the chassis in the area that the pipes pass through. According to the guy I spoke to at RT, that's not a problem with 2-1/2" pipes, but is with 3". The biggest concern is that there are some plastic parts on the side of the trans and they don't take too well to heat. Their planning on doing a 2-1/2" system for the automatic cars.
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Looks like "Drone" to me,haven't seen mufflers like that since the "glass packs" of the 60's.
I have Corsa Sports, Kooks 1 3/4" headers and 3" Cats.Its quieter when cruising at 70 than stock.But when you get on it you'll think your driving a Modena! Nice torque and hp gain S.O.T.P.Mean when you want it calm and subdued when you need it. Nice rumbble at idle and low RPM's.Corsa's rock!
I have Corsa Sports, Kooks 1 3/4" headers and 3" Cats.Its quieter when cruising at 70 than stock.But when you get on it you'll think your driving a Modena! Nice torque and hp gain S.O.T.P.Mean when you want it calm and subdued when you need it. Nice rumbble at idle and low RPM's.Corsa's rock!
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Originally Posted by archtop
I have Corsa Sports, Kooks 1 3/4" headers and 3" Cats.Its quieter when cruising at 70 than stock.But when you get on it you'll think your driving a Modena! Nice torque and hp gain S.O.T.P.Mean when you want it calm and subdued when you need it. Nice rumbble at idle and low RPM's.Corsa's rock!
I have the same setup as archtop and I would highly recommend it also.
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Are the RT’s High Flow Cats included? Looks so.
Carsound cats have a better reputation, as do, of course, the Magnaflows (the latter are CARB approved and street legal as OEM replacements too).
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Shopdog, better check your facts. 
No aftermarket catalytic converters are CARB approved on any OBD2 vehicles. Also, the system as pictured does not include converters. On C6s, the converters are right off the exhaust manifolds. Completely different than C5 set-up.
No aftermarket catalytic converters are CARB approved on any OBD2 vehicles. Also, the system as pictured does not include converters. On C6s, the converters are right off the exhaust manifolds. Completely different than C5 set-up.
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Originally Posted by dfe1
Shopdog, better check your facts. No aftermarket catalytic converters are CARB approved on any OBD2 vehicles. Also, the system as pictured does not include converters. On C6s, the converters are right off the exhaust manifolds. Completely different than C5 set-up.
No aftermarket catalytic converters are CARB approved on any OBD2 vehicles. Also, the system as pictured does not include converters. On C6s, the converters are right off the exhaust manifolds. Completely different than C5 set-up."MagnaFlow's California 43000 Catalytic Converters are the first series of a new line of converters designed for use on vehicles equipped with Second Generation On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) systems. They are designed, tested, and catalogued for specific vehicles. They are not traditional universal converters. These converters have higher efficiency than conventional strict California requirements for conversion efficiency and durability. These converters are warranted for 5 years or 50,000 miles on the converter body and 5 years on the performance of the internal catalyst, including replacement for OBDII diagnostic codes for low catalyst efficiency."
