Thinking about a CAT delete X-Pipe
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Thinking about a CAT delete X-Pipe
I own a 2016 Z06 and am thinking about installing a CAT delete X-pipe cross over.
My questions are:
Will this mod require any tuning? (My most important question)
Should I look at a double helix (which has 2 pipe connections on the way back to the mufflers) or stay with the single connection?
Brand suggestions... Borla, Corsa etc?
My questions are:
Will this mod require any tuning? (My most important question)
Should I look at a double helix (which has 2 pipe connections on the way back to the mufflers) or stay with the single connection?
Brand suggestions... Borla, Corsa etc?
Safety Car
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No tune needed. And there will be no smell except for a little extra on cold start. The main cats will still be in place. The only reason to do this mod is to add a little volume to your exhaust.
I don't think you can buy a Borla or Corsa catless X pipe anymore. There are some other companies that make knock offs though if you search the forum.
I don't think you can buy a Borla or Corsa catless X pipe anymore. There are some other companies that make knock offs though if you search the forum.
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Agree with above, no tune needed. The big companies stopped making X-pipes due to EPA regulations so you'll need to look for a used one, or a knock off brand like EOS. They pop up frequently on the for sale section (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ipe-c7z06.html) like this one right now.
I'm not sure I've seen an x-pipe with a single connection at the back. Since the vehicle is dual exhaust, they all have 2 connections. Unless I'm not understanding your question. And the only thing an x-pipe will do is add more sound, which is always a good thing.
I'm not sure I've seen an x-pipe with a single connection at the back. Since the vehicle is dual exhaust, they all have 2 connections. Unless I'm not understanding your question. And the only thing an x-pipe will do is add more sound, which is always a good thing.
Drifting
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worthy entry mod to add a tad more sound, a few hp as well.
best bet is looking for a used one for sale.
perhaps the eos one mentioned. https://extremeonlinestore.com/colle...18402360&_ss=c
best bet is looking for a used one for sale.
perhaps the eos one mentioned. https://extremeonlinestore.com/colle...18402360&_ss=c
Racer
Joined: Jun 2021
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From: Charlotte
Hello. This mod requires no tuning and is an upgrade nobody regrets. Search any thread for Borla 60547. This is the discontinued pipe that others are speaking of. It's been discontinued for some years now.
Anyway, I have one for sale. See my for sale ad here: FS (For Sale) Borla x-pipe *60547* (local sale) - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
Send me a private message if you're interested. These don't come up that often for sale. Get it now while you can.
Anyway, I have one for sale. See my for sale ad here: FS (For Sale) Borla x-pipe *60547* (local sale) - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
Send me a private message if you're interested. These don't come up that often for sale. Get it now while you can.
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they do sound slightly different. It depends on how many crossovers. Borla has 1, it’s deeper than the corsa with 2.