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05-15-07, 08:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Illinois
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My Corvette(s): 2007 Leman Blue
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Wake up a C-6
I have a new C-6 with a 6 speed. I would like to wake up the sound. Does any one have any suggestions? Can I just have the mufflers replaced or do I need to replace the complete exhaust? Not so much worried about increased performance just would like to hear the thing idle. Thanks for your reply.
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05-15-07, 09:05 AM
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My Corvette(s): 06 DSOM coupe, 08 Silver Vert, 04 CTS-V
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Check out the CORSA exhaust for the C6 - it is very nice. Not cheap though.
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05-15-07, 10:43 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Royse City Texas
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My Corvette(s): 2006 Victory Red Coupe
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Here's what I know from reading a zillion posts about C6 exhaust:
Everyone has a different idea of what sounds "good."
You can just about spend as much as you want, but not as little.
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05-15-07, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Lavon, TX
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My Corvette(s): 1980 Beige 383 700R4, 2005 DSOM Z51
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I thought exactly the same thing. Just wanted a little more at idle. I went with the Billy Boat Route 66's and love them. Just what I was looking for.
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Originally Posted by jscrimager
I have a new C-6 with a 6 speed. I would like to wake up the sound. Does any one have any suggestions? Can I just have the mufflers replaced or do I need to replace the complete exhaust? Not so much worried about increased performance just would like to hear the thing idle. Thanks for your reply.
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05-15-07, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Scottsdale, Az
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My Corvette(s): One owner 1967 427 Coupe, 2007 Z51 Coupe
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Borla Stingers for a muscle car sound! Not as loud as B&B bullits but much louder than Corsa Sports. Plus, the axle back system weighs substantially less than stock (unlike the Corsa's, which weigh more)
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05-16-07, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NJ
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My Corvette(s): 1988 & 2006 Coupes
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Originally Posted by Tuna
Check out the CORSA exhaust for the C6 - it is very nice. Not cheap though.
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I have Corsa sports on. Not too loud, but much better than stock.
Now I added headers, they are still not obnoxiously loud at idle or highway speeds.
But you should hear them scream at WOT.
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05-16-07, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Carlsbad,Ca.
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My Corvette(s): 2006 C6Z DSOM
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Can the new "Z06 style" exhaust be fitted to previous year production C6's? Be wary of "DRONE."
If you really want more sound, then about 10-15 minutes with a hacksaw should change this!
Last edited by NORTY; 05-17-07 at 11:44 AM.
Reason: Great ideas!
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05-17-07, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Arizona
Posts: 48
My Corvette(s): '05 Black C6 Coupe
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Flow Masters
I put on a set of Flow Masters and WOW what a difference. They are on ebay for $357 shipped over night with no shipping charge. It took me and my son about 2 hours to install. The system is from the axel back. They come with the quad set up as well, so the look is like the factory. They have a mellow growl. You can still have a conversation and listen to the radio. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to put a little umph in your getty up.
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05-17-07, 02:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: HOUSTON,TX
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My Corvette(s): Not yet, few years away
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Last edited by Texan1; 05-17-07 at 03:06 AM.
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05-17-07, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sinestr
I put on a set of Flow Masters and WOW what a difference. They are on ebay for $357 shipped over night with no shipping charge. It took me and my son about 2 hours to install. The system is from the axel back. They come with the quad set up as well, so the look is like the factory. They have a mellow growl. You can still have a conversation and listen to the radio. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to put a little umph in your getty up. 
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Can anyone tell me more about this system?
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05-17-07, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Arizona
Posts: 48
My Corvette(s): '05 Black C6 Coupe
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Flowmasters
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Originally Posted by Joe Vette
Can anyone tell me more about this system?
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Go to youtube and search for Flowmaster exhaust. There are a few sound clips you can listen to. They are the best value on an upgrade exhaust.
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05-17-07, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Royse City Texas
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My Corvette(s): 2006 Victory Red Coupe
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Flowmasters
Are the Flowmasters' 4 tips the same size as factory? Is this a bolt-on only mod?
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05-17-07, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Queens, NY USA
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My Corvette(s): 2005 Lemans Blue Coupe
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Just how hard is an axle back system to install? Can it be done without a lift? If so how high do I need to jack the rear up? Can it be done just by driving up on some 2X10's? So many questions......
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05-17-07, 02:48 PM
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My Corvette(s): 2007 Velocity Yelow Z06 90 ZR1 57 Bel Air
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Although a lift is best, I have installed a set on a C5 without a lift. you do have to jack them up a fair piece.
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05-17-07, 03:45 PM
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Location: Queens, NY USA
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Originally Posted by korvettekarl
Although a lift is best, I have installed a set on a C5 without a lift. you do have to jack them up a fair piece.
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The C5 exhaust was a different beast. I thought maybe the axle back system on a C6 would be easier.
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