Opinion on exaust
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Opinion on exhaust
I would like to install an aftermarket exhaust on my 2023 stingray , i really like the sound of the hooker exhaust . I would like your opinion please. And if you know who can install these in or near SW Florida?
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Do you think the cat backs with the crossovers like MBRP and Paragon knock out the drone whereas these wouldn’t? The Hooker I listed looks simple enough that I’m kicking around ordering up some exhaust pipe, flex joints and bends from Summit to try and make one myself.
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One of the best all in one place exhaust comparisons
C8 Stock Exhaust vs AWE vs Borla vs Corsa vs Paragon
I am seriously considering the Paragon Exhaust because of its quality and price.
C8 Stock Exhaust vs AWE vs Borla vs Corsa vs Paragon
I am seriously considering the Paragon Exhaust because of its quality and price.
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I have AWE Touring. Don't be fooled by the "touring" designation, it's loud. I love it, but on cold starts it definitely can wake up the neighborhood. The touring part is more about eliminating drone.
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I did a custom true dual setup. Love the more classic v8 sound of it. Hooker probably sounds like that, I havent heard it in person, but it's what I wanted before I chose to go custom. I have j-pipes to cancel drone. Unsure if mine would be droney without the J pipes... 👍👍
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I have AWE Touring. Don't be fooled by the "touring" designation, it's loud. I love it, but on cold starts it definitely can wake up the neighborhood. The touring part is more about eliminating drone.
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The tip selection varies between brands that's another big differentiator.
If it matters to you:
Paragon, Top Speed, Hooker made in China.
Corsa, AWE, Borla made in USA.
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There's a million things to consider when thinking about an exhaust for C8. Do you currently have the oem dual mode system? The straight pipe systems are going to be loud without much sound tuning. The muffler delete options from let's say Corsa with the x cross section in the middle will have a bit more gurgle on deceleration.
The tip selection varies between brands that's another big differentiator.
If it matters to you:
Paragon, Top Speed, Hooker made in China.
Corsa, AWE, Borla made in USA.
Happy to go over options and availability together I own Corvetteexhaustsystems.com call or text for the fastest replies 201-575-0861.
The tip selection varies between brands that's another big differentiator.
If it matters to you:
Paragon, Top Speed, Hooker made in China.
Corsa, AWE, Borla made in USA.
Happy to go over options and availability together I own Corvetteexhaustsystems.com call or text for the fastest replies 201-575-0861.
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i ordered sims from paragon
im gonna remove NPP altogether as well
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I have the AWE track and have people i drive with on a regular basis with others and mine is the most aggressive by a large margin.
It does not sound the same at all.