My maybe not so bright idea...
07-08-2006, 01:47 AM
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My maybe not so bright idea... So i've had my Z06 for two weeks, and i've decided its to quiet for my taste. So... i picked up a factory C5 catback, cut the mufflers off (thinking it would be like borla Stingers or SLP Loudmouth, with out the price) and FINALLY got it installed tonight. WOW... now its WAY to LOUD! I know it probably is lacking about a foot of pipe before it gets to the back of the car, but its very deep and very rattley (is that a word) sounding.
So, should I,
A. Get the pipes extended all the way to the back with tips to see if that changes it.
B. Put the Ti back on, till I get my LT's and X-pipe.
I just needed it loud enough i could hear the car when i'm running one of my buddy's since they all have exhaust and i can't here anything!
Click here to watch customstinger
So, should I,
A. Get the pipes extended all the way to the back with tips to see if that changes it.
B. Put the Ti back on, till I get my LT's and X-pipe.
I just needed it loud enough i could hear the car when i'm running one of my buddy's since they all have exhaust and i can't here anything!
Click here to watch customstinger
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07-08-2006, 02:03 AM
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i'll get a video of it tommorow... that is IF i haven't put my factory Ti back on in the morning. 2 hour job, with a floor jack, 3 cut pieces of land scaping ties, and jack stands that aren't tall enough. 
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Going back to the Tis is your best bet. If you want something with more sound, find a set of STINGERS or something and then sell your Tis.
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Get a thicker board or cut the one you have and stack it two or three tall. That way you can get it high enough for the exhaust to slip right in. Just leave your jack stands where they are at in case your jack starts to fail.... as long as the jack is centered you wont have to worry about the stands not being tall enough for the short amount of time needed. Swapping out the exhaust should take no longer than 45mins.
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Originally Posted by MICAH HERRON
Going back to the Tis is your best bet. If you want something with more sound, find a set of STINGERS or something and then sell your Tis.
At the same time, i dont want to hurt the value of my Ti exhaust.
ohwell!
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Originally Posted by Termin8r27
Get dual cutouts put in the H Pipe like I did! Don't waste $ on a catback...you can have the best of both-worlds with cutouts and they are cheap. 
07-08-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DoesSpeedTurnUon
So i've had my Z06 for two weeks, and i've decided its to quiet for my taste. So... i picked up a factory C5 catback, cut the mufflers off (thinking it would be like borla Stingers or SLP Loudmouth, with out the price) and FINALLY got it installed tonight. WOW... now its WAY to LOUD! I know it probably is lacking about a foot of pipe before it gets to the back of the car, but its very deep and very rattley (is that a word) sounding.
So, should I,
A. Get the pipes extended all the way to the back with tips to see if that changes it.
B. Put the Ti back on, till I get my LT's and X-pipe.
I just needed it loud enough i could hear the car when i'm running one of my buddy's since they all have exhaust and i can't here anything!
Click here to watch customstinger
So, should I,
A. Get the pipes extended all the way to the back with tips to see if that changes it.
B. Put the Ti back on, till I get my LT's and X-pipe.
I just needed it loud enough i could hear the car when i'm running one of my buddy's since they all have exhaust and i can't here anything!
Click here to watch customstinger
The sound will be much meaner sounding, and you'll make more power with the LT's.
07-09-2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DocT
man, you've got an incredibly nice car; plush, rich, sexy, stylish, and rip-roaring fast. Just do it up right with option B: Put the Ti back on, till I get my LT's and X-pipe.
The sound will be much meaner sounding, and you'll make more power with the LT's.
The sound will be much meaner sounding, and you'll make more power with the LT's.
07-10-2006, 09:21 AM
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Straight pipes like what you got will be much louder than Stingers. You have a few options 1) run headers with TI exhaust 2) run manifolds with Stingers 3) do both, thats what I did
