Is Akrapovic worth it?
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Is Akrapovic worth it?
Ok, so I just came into a bit of money and I am looking to upgrade my exhaust. I know their are cheaper exhaust systems for the C7 (many of which have a drone problem I have heard). What I would like to know is, are akrapovic exhausts really worth the money? I like their looks, especially with the titanium tips and I have heard some other cars running Akrapovic and they sound great. What do you all think?
Burning Brakes
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IMO no, you are paying for the name.
They are definitely top notch quality, no doubt.
But I feel like you can get just as good of quality with other brands and not pay the Akrapovic name tax.
They are definitely top notch quality, no doubt.
But I feel like you can get just as good of quality with other brands and not pay the Akrapovic name tax.
Burning Brakes
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To be honest, no. There's no significant gains in an exhaust system alone and investing the amount of money in an Akrapovic system can damn near match buying a ECS supercharger system.
Former Vendor
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There are quite a few members who swear by the quality and precision of an Akrapovič system. Of course we know it sounds good, that's quite obvious once you listen to this:
When considering power and weight loss, Akrapovič does it's job there too. What sets Akrapovič from the rest is that it's a no-compromise system.
Solid gains throughout the powerband, loosing 40% of your factory system's weight (25.5lbs saved), and a system bound to give you goosebumps every time you get on it. You aren't just buying an exhaust system that'll give you power and make your Corvette perform better, you're buying the pleasure of being able to hear how a Corvette should really sound like (I know that's cheesy but that's how I feel).
When considering power and weight loss, Akrapovič does it's job there too. What sets Akrapovič from the rest is that it's a no-compromise system.
Solid gains throughout the powerband, loosing 40% of your factory system's weight (25.5lbs saved), and a system bound to give you goosebumps every time you get on it. You aren't just buying an exhaust system that'll give you power and make your Corvette perform better, you're buying the pleasure of being able to hear how a Corvette should really sound like (I know that's cheesy but that's how I feel).
Last edited by HRE_Jurrian; May 19, 2016 at 11:37 AM.
Team Owner
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No.
Price out an ECS kit installed and tuned from vendor running a special, then tell me spending $4,000+ on exhaust is worth it.
Especially when the sound does not change much. Listening to how exhaust sounds on your computer is useless, it all sounds the same and IMO it all sounds bad.
Price out an ECS kit installed and tuned from vendor running a special, then tell me spending $4,000+ on exhaust is worth it.
Especially when the sound does not change much. Listening to how exhaust sounds on your computer is useless, it all sounds the same and IMO it all sounds bad.
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Burning Brakes
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From: burlington north carolina
I pre ordered the axle back system last june and was one of the first to have one. I've had it and got rid of it! valves never worked and no support what so ever! Drove my car around with valves stuck open and an SES light on for almost 9 months. Minus the defects in mine it did sound good and tips looked amazing!! Sad for that price you can't get anyone to help you out if its defective!!!
Burning Brakes
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You sound like an ad. Anyway, the Akra system doesn't sound as good as my Corsa Extreme IMO. Moreover, the weight savings are minimal. Therefore, I'd say the cost versus gains does not add up.
Bottom line up front, anybody is better off pricing a supercharger system with that money because you get much more for your dollar with one.
Bottom line up front, anybody is better off pricing a supercharger system with that money because you get much more for your dollar with one.
There are quite a few members who swear by the quality and precision of an Akrapovič system. Of course we know it sounds good, that's quite obvious once you listen to this:
When considering power and weight loss, Akrapovič does it's job there too. What sets Akrapovič from the rest is that it's a no-compromise system.
Solid gains throughout the powerband, loosing 40% of your factory system's weight (25.5lbs saved), and a system bound to give you goosebumps every time you get on it. You aren't just buying an exhaust system that'll give you power and make your Corvette perform better, you're buying the pleasure of being able to hear how a Corvette should really sound like (I know that's cheesy but that's how I feel).
When considering power and weight loss, Akrapovič does it's job there too. What sets Akrapovič from the rest is that it's a no-compromise system.
Solid gains throughout the powerband, loosing 40% of your factory system's weight (25.5lbs saved), and a system bound to give you goosebumps every time you get on it. You aren't just buying an exhaust system that'll give you power and make your Corvette perform better, you're buying the pleasure of being able to hear how a Corvette should really sound like (I know that's cheesy but that's how I feel).
Former Vendor
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You guys have asked me what the Akrapovic is good for? Tony brought his brand new Race Yellow Z06 vert up to us to do some warranty friendly mods. The car baselined just shy of 600whp and I'll share more on the rest in a separate thread for him, but a back to back dyno of just the Akrapovic Evolution exhaust netted a 22.5 WHEEL HP gain!
This was without any tuning changes. Up next is the Halltech intake addition, along with our WXM heat exchanger and B3R 2 gallon tank!
*Wideband wasn't hooked up on this one so AFR isn't accurate*
This was without any tuning changes. Up next is the Halltech intake addition, along with our WXM heat exchanger and B3R 2 gallon tank!
*Wideband wasn't hooked up on this one so AFR isn't accurate*
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St. Jude Donor '14
Ok, so I just came into a bit of money and I am looking to upgrade my exhaust. I know their are cheaper exhaust systems for the C7 (many of which have a drone problem I have heard). What I would like to know is, are akrapovic exhausts really worth the money? I like their looks, especially with the titanium tips and I have heard some other cars running Akrapovic and they sound great. What do you all think?
Racer
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I pre ordered the axle back system last june and was one of the first to have one. I've had it and got rid of it! valves never worked and no support what so ever! Drove my car around with valves stuck open and an SES light on for almost 9 months. Minus the defects in mine it did sound good and tips looked amazing!! Sad for that price you can't get anyone to help you out if its defective!!!
Last edited by AD2386; May 20, 2016 at 02:06 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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[FONT="Century Gothic"][SIZE="3"]That's just the exhaust itself. Akrapovič does three baseline dyno's of the stock vehicle, three dynos after the exhaust installed. Those three dynos are averaged out so you wont see any ridiculous gains, you'll see realistic figures.
I'm calling BS on any exhaust that claims gains like that with just a friggin catback and no tune. 
TOTAL BS.
Drifting
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its not like spending more money is going to give you a better sound.
You are just buying better made parts, and name.
the other systems on the market sound just as good or better. They also come with warranty, and should last for years with no problems.
You are just buying better made parts, and name.
the other systems on the market sound just as good or better. They also come with warranty, and should last for years with no problems.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '14
