bradleyt0515
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Hi, I currently own a '98 C5. I am 50 years old and am interested in purchasing an exhaust system for my vette. I'm not looking for anything extremely loud or extravagent. I just want something to sound a little better than stock. I am looking for something in the area of $1000 - $1500. I looked at a few on Ebay but wasn't really sure what I was looking at. I was looking for some opinions from experienced individuals. Thanks for any suggestions!
Posts: 2 | From: albany ny | Registered: Jul 2008
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Welcome and congratulations on the C5 It is a great car. There are many choices take your time and shop for take offs from cars being traded in etc.. I have corsa indy's not too loud but no caprice either. Sounds like a corvette should. Corvetteforum.com has the best classified I have found. Be careful as there are thieves among us. Hang out ask questions this is the best forum no hype or crack heads just happy corvette owners
Posts: 3011 | From: Pennsylvania | Registered: Jul 2001
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One thing I can't stand is a system that drones. It gets old fast. I've used Borla on a number of cars and have always been happy with the quality and sound. For my '01, I chose Borla 4" Quad Stingers. Nice look, sound and no drone. Also, I would get the "X" pipe as well.
As Bruce said, go to a Corvette club and listen to different systems. Some companies post the sound for you on line. Email me and I'm happy to send you a pic. bados1@aol.com
-------------------- 2001 Corvette Convertable, Navy Blue Metalic, Grey Interior, White Top, Automatic, Z51, Performance Axle Ratio 3:15, Borla X Pipe, Borla Quad 4" Stingers, K & N, and all the bells and whistles. Posts: 516 | From: South Florida | Registered: Jan 2007
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Have to agree with all the above. There is no substitute for hearing a system live. If you're looking to spend $1,000-1,500 I personally would skip ebay.
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Welcome Bradley and congrats on the C5. The Corsa Pace Car system with a X-Pipe would be just what you're looking for!
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bradleyt0515
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Wow...thanks a lot for everyones input. After looking into some of your suggestions, I think the Corsa Pace / or Extreme is what I am looking for. For my next question... where would you recommend purchasing this system from (best price & service) I am not interested in purchasing anything used.
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Brad, you can buy Corsa about anywhere, Mid America,Ecklers, West Coast, PFYC. Just get on the web sites and see whose got the good deal.
Posts: 2018 | From: Oklahoma City, OK | Registered: Apr 2004
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my buddy is selling his. I think it is a Borla. He is in Toronto, but can ship. you can reach him at 416-540-5899, or email him at RichardRoell@money4u.ca
Posts: 507 | From: Toronto, CANADA | Registered: Jun 2004
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Seriously buy a take off set they are stainless nothing really to go bad. Just make sure the seller is trutworthy and there have been no cuts made to the system. Less than 1/2 the money. Watch them install it at Midas
Posts: 3011 | From: Pennsylvania | Registered: Jul 2001
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Bradley, I currently have the early Corsa system on, but looking to upgrade. Went to a Vette based car show and did my own survey, 9 out of 10 C5/6's had a Borla system. I've had SLP on my F-body, in the $800 range and great sounding, one system I am looking into.
Posts: 24 | From: Colorado Springs, CO | Registered: Dec 2007
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try lmperformance i just got a great deal on BnB exhaust ( very loud) but thats what i was lookin 4 and they have free shipping
Posts: 87 | From: Connecticut | Registered: Mar 2005
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Yes, whatever they said-depending on what you are looking for-Sound etc....my B&B PRT is darn loud and sounds great-everytime I start the engine heads are turning......so whatever your sound sences are just browse around and listen to different systems. Just be WARNED-if you don`t want a whistle in your ears(after shutting off the Vette) stay away from the B&B PRT-it is loud, cant say about any other system since i havent experienced it.
-------------------- 2001 Black on Black,B&B-PRT exhaust, 3.15 rear Axle,Halltech CAI-bottom feed,LT3 package... Posts: 219 | From: Camarillo CA | Registered: Aug 2006
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