Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback?
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Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? Hi guys,
What header/catback choices are available for the C5?
Looking for 1 3/4 longtubes with X-Pipe and dual 3 inch catback.
Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
ps- Do you think a 2002 Z-06 clutch will hold 420RWHP on street tires with spritied street driving?
thanks,
Chris
What header/catback choices are available for the C5?
Looking for 1 3/4 longtubes with X-Pipe and dual 3 inch catback.
Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
ps- Do you think a 2002 Z-06 clutch will hold 420RWHP on street tires with spritied street driving?
thanks,
Chris
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Re: Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Chris ARE 360:
<strong>Hi guys,
What header/catback choices are available for the C5?
Looking for 1 3/4 longtubes with X-Pipe and dual 3 inch catback.
Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
ps- Do you think a 2002 Z-06 clutch will hold 420RWHP on street tires with spritied street driving?
thanks,
Chris</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm running TPIS 1 3/4 headers and a Corsa Indy Catback.
Neither are the least/most expensive but they do the job extremely well.
The 02 Z06 clutch may hold up for awhile but not in the long run.
I have a couple of buddies with 390 and 408 RWHP and both have had to replace the 02 with something stronger.
I'm using the Spec (Star) Stage III Carbon and it seems to be doing pretty well.
<strong>Hi guys,
What header/catback choices are available for the C5?
Looking for 1 3/4 longtubes with X-Pipe and dual 3 inch catback.
Any ideas?
Thanks again,
Chris
ps- Do you think a 2002 Z-06 clutch will hold 420RWHP on street tires with spritied street driving?
thanks,
Chris</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm running TPIS 1 3/4 headers and a Corsa Indy Catback.
Neither are the least/most expensive but they do the job extremely well.
The 02 Z06 clutch may hold up for awhile but not in the long run.
I have a couple of buddies with 390 and 408 RWHP and both have had to replace the 02 with something stronger.
I'm using the Spec (Star) Stage III Carbon and it seems to be doing pretty well.
Re: Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? Chris go with the Corsa Indy <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> A friend of mine has it on his otherwise stock 99 C5 and it sounds SWEET! Quiet at idle but when you drop the hammer watch out!
That's the first mod I am going to do when I get my C5 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
That's the first mod I am going to do when I get my C5 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? Almost all C5 catbacks are 2 1/2". TPIS is now making 2 3/4" intermediate pipes for their headers and a 2 3/4" catback.
Its in their newest catalog.
Eric
Its in their newest catalog.
Eric
Re: Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? Chris,
Cant say I know of any C-5 exhausts that are dual 3". If your set on it, you'll probably have to go custom.
As for cheapest headers, the would have to be the TPIS or RK Sport at around $800. There essentially the same thing, just that the RK Sport are v-flanged, while the TPIS are slip fit. The down side is that they only have a 2.5" collector.
For a 3" collector you need to look at FLP or LG. The LGs are VERY expensive, over 2K for the whole setup. FLPs have shown pretty decent numbers and have 3" collectors, but they are sold as a whole setup(headers,cats,OR pipes, intermediate pipes, and x-pipe). The thing is that although they have 3" collectors, they neck down to a 2.5"(either just before, or just after the cats... cant remember). I have an e-mail from Mitch at home detailing them a little better, which I can forward to you if you interested. If your stuck on a 3" cat-back, maybe FLP could sell a set of headers only, without the 2.5" sections??? Past that, you probably have to go custom, or just opt for a pair of 3" cutouts.
Either way, good luck with the decision. The C5s not as quick as my old WS6, but it sure is a blast to drive.
Later,
Cant say I know of any C-5 exhausts that are dual 3". If your set on it, you'll probably have to go custom.
As for cheapest headers, the would have to be the TPIS or RK Sport at around $800. There essentially the same thing, just that the RK Sport are v-flanged, while the TPIS are slip fit. The down side is that they only have a 2.5" collector.
For a 3" collector you need to look at FLP or LG. The LGs are VERY expensive, over 2K for the whole setup. FLPs have shown pretty decent numbers and have 3" collectors, but they are sold as a whole setup(headers,cats,OR pipes, intermediate pipes, and x-pipe). The thing is that although they have 3" collectors, they neck down to a 2.5"(either just before, or just after the cats... cant remember). I have an e-mail from Mitch at home detailing them a little better, which I can forward to you if you interested. If your stuck on a 3" cat-back, maybe FLP could sell a set of headers only, without the 2.5" sections??? Past that, you probably have to go custom, or just opt for a pair of 3" cutouts.
Either way, good luck with the decision. The C5s not as quick as my old WS6, but it sure is a blast to drive.
Later,
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Re: Cheapest/Most effective C5 headers and catback? Thanks guys <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I could probably do up something custom relatively easily with some mandrel bends. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I need to have a good look under the C5 at the tunnel and see what I can come up with. I am sure I make something to fit in there that flows awesome.
Cheers,
Chris
<small>[ July 03, 2002, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
I could probably do up something custom relatively easily with some mandrel bends. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I need to have a good look under the C5 at the tunnel and see what I can come up with. I am sure I make something to fit in there that flows awesome.
Cheers,
Chris
<small>[ July 03, 2002, 09:20 AM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>
