Chris G

Hi all,
I am going to be purchasing a '98 C5 in a month or so and I was wondering if the MAFT off of my '99 Trans Am is going to work on the Vette.

I am also torn on exhaust setups. I know that the factory catbacks on the C5s flow very well and that replacing the catback with something like a Corsa Indy is mainly done for the sound. Well, I can't afford a $1k catback that nets less than 5rwhp, but I don't like the factory exhaust tips. What are the various tips available if you don't buy the catback and could anyone post some pictures for me?

I am going to go with a hidden dry TNT 100 shot to fix any problem I might have finding extra horsepower. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

Thanks!
Chris G

MattG

Your MAFT from your 99 Trans Am will definitely work on a 98 C5. The only way you would have probs was ff you were buying an 01-02 C5, you would have to hardwire in the MAFT because the MAFs have a 5 wire plug (internal IAT) instead of the 3 on the 97-00 MAF.

As for exhaust tips, there is only a couple different sets of them that I have seen and they are all pretty damn ugly and are quite known for falling off. What good is it when you have 3 tips and one missing one?

I think your best bet would be saving up your cash for a nice aftermarket system that will greatly improve the sound of your car along with the looks of the rear. Also, picking up 5-8rwhp isnt a bad deal either. On another note, if you go with the B&B PRT system, you get half sized mufflers that will save you 10 or 15lbs. Aftermarket C5 exhausts are worth every penny in my opinion.

[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: MattG ]</p>

Flyin'Brian

[quote]Originally posted by MattG:
<strong>The only way you would have probs was ff you were buying an 01-02 C5, you would have to hardwire in the MAFT because the MAFs have a 5 wire plug (internal IAT) instead of the 3 on the 97-00 MAF.
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Doesn't somone make an adapter for this, I thought I saw someone that had one on a F-body with a Z06 size MAF

<img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0">

Flyin'Brian

I found a 3 wire to 5 wire adapter at Jim Pace Parts $39.95 <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0"> http://www.paceparts.com

[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: Flyin'Brian ]</p>

Chris G

[quote]Originally posted by MattG:
<strong>Your MAFT from your 99 Trans Am will definitely work on a 98 C5. The only way you would have probs was ff you were buying an 01-02 C5, you would have to hardwire in the MAFT because the MAFs have a 5 wire plug (internal IAT) instead of the 3 on the 97-00 MAF.

I think your best bet would be saving up your cash for a nice aftermarket system that will greatly improve the sound of your car along with the looks of the rear.
[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: MattG ]</strong><hr></blockquote>


Awesome, I am glad the MAFT will work on the Vette.

I guess I will just save up for a complete catback. I can't have those fugly stock tips on the back of my car for very long. lol

Thanks Matt,
Chris G