Corvette Performance - long tubes or axle back

Just bought a c5. bone stock m6, put a wet nitrous kit on it the second day i had it...now looking for a little more power and sound...

I like how long tubes, xpipe, stock axle back sounds but dont know what will gain more power..

Should I do LTs n Xpipe or axle back kit for more power gains??

My turbo formula build is coming to a stop since i bought this vette lol. Love the vette

Do the longtubes and x pipe. I did a cold air, then axle back, followed by ls6 intake. I honestly felt more from the cold air. I know the other two are good supporting mods, but if you want that solid performance gain....my vote is for the headers. The sound gain was nice, but pwr i was a little let down

Headers will give you 20-30 rwhp, cat back maybe 5-10 rwhp if that.

Cat-back is for sound only. I would look for a good set of Z06 cat back, which flows better and is ultra light.

If the sound is really what you want, i was able to pick up a Granetelli stainless axle back for $300 shipped. Caught it on sale. They are comparable to the Borla Stinger, SLP Powerflo and i believe GHL bullet style set ups. No drone and gave me a nice deep tone.

Vette looks nice i would have to say lt's and x pipe. Then if you ever decide to get a axle back the hard part is already done.

ARH LT & 3'' X-Pipe before a Cat Back !!!!!!

ok cool. a local guy has long tubes with x pipe for 550. good deal?

Idk where you live but I have slp long tubes. Sound incredible! Going to be for sale very soon.

Long tubes are great HP & TQ gains for the money. Stick with stainless steel for the best longevity.

Check out Stainless Works C5 Headers 1-3/4" & 1-7/8" (http://www.stainlessworks.net/products/headers.html?make_=469&model_=497&engine_=627)

http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/c/5/c5ls103catbt_1.jpg

CongraTs on the car..I have to recommend headers..
I could send you the name to a good company.

thanks

work front to back, catback as stated will only give you about 7hp, stainless in headers and exhaust is the only way to go.

http://youtu.be/DkGQTPelMPQ
The camera was on top of a ladder 15 feet behind the car.
http://youtu.be/8Kn5I9JF8VY
I am going to be pulling my 1 3/4 stainless works longtubes, magnaflow x pipe, and magnaflow catback with dual 4 inch tips. Its all stainless. Its all going to be for sale soon if your interested. I'll make you one heck of a deal if you were to buy it all, headers to tips.

http://youtu.be/DkGQTPelMPQ
The camera was on top of a ladder 15 feet behind the car.
http://youtu.be/8Kn5I9JF8VY
I am going to be pulling my 1 3/4 stainless works longtubes, magnaflow x pipe, and magnaflow catback with dual 4 inch tips. Its all stainless. Its all going to be for sale soon if your interested. I'll make you one heck of a deal if you were to buy it all, headers to tips.

Where is that shop at? Is it yours?

Thats deans performance. It's in st Charles. My tuner was using his dyno. If your looking for a shop check out www.fast-motorsports.net

Headers with straight pipe all the way out. Axle backs are nothing but a money grab.

ok cool. message me price man

Why not wait on the exhaust and put your turbo setup on the vette, it is a much better platform?

The vette is my DD.

GO long tubes and x pipe no cats it dont sound to bad with stock cat back I drove around that way for 2 years. get cat back later. Also dont break the bank on a cold air intake away you can do the zip tie mod with a k&n filter that will do good for cheap. If you can save for a corsa thats my vote I finally got a corsa and with my setup its straight evil sounding. I know people say get tis but I got some for free and put them on the car and didnt notice a big sound difference between stock catback with the headers.

heres zip tie mod link
http://ls1tech.com/forums/corvette-performance/980972-zip-tie-mod.html

Headers, High Flow Cats, X Pipe, ZO6 Ti Axle Back for power gains, decent sound and no emissions head akes