jredegg

I have a 2001 C5 coupe and have come across a 2004 Z06 titinum cat back mufflers in excellent condition. Will I be able to install this system on my vette? Any problems in the switch? Thanks, Jim.

baxsom

They bolt right up and is one of the most popular modifications to a LS1 based C5. You will need to get the car high enough into the air to get the pipes over the leaf spring. I found it easier to swing down the rear sway bar as well. Do not cut the titanium pipes.

jredegg

Thanks, that is what I thought but just wanted to check.

Dave68

The car needs to be at least 39 inches in the air and as baxsom mentioned, the rear sway bar should be unbolted on the right side and swung out of the way.

Suncityan

Wow, 39" high.

Reading through this forum I'd been able to find the suggested height needed to be 20". I have a set of jack stands that will get my C5 that high so I just ordered a catback system.

Makes me wonder if the 39" height is necessary to remove the existing stock exhaust and the aftermarket system would go on with the car not so high.

Sure would appreciate help on this.

baxsom

that number sounds about right. since it is all one piece there is a lot of need to to angle the pipes around. it is a lot more space than you think.
i remember that when i did mine i was standing and looking into the rear tail light before i had enough room and the tips would clear the ground trying to go around the leaf spring.

Dave68

I had to stack some 6x6s on my hydraulic jack to get the rear up to 39". Believe me, you don't want to place any body parts under there for longer than absolutely necessary. A lift would be alot safer.

SS2001SS

The rear does not have to go that high. I think I had mine at 30-32 inches to the bumper when I swapped mine.

Suncityan

I really appreciate the consultation on this project!

Guess what pops out in the replies is where to measure from. The 20" jack stands fit under the rear aluminum crossmember so the bumper is somewhat higher. I need to jack the car and see if maybe a couple 2" X 12" pads under the stands will get it high enough to allow the pipes to be twisted around enough to be removed.

These posts have given me the encouragement try.

I had about given in to thinking about taking everything to the local auto shop which defeats the whole purpose of buying a Corvette - I wanted to have something to tinker with!

If all else fails I'll probably cut the pipes to get them out but then it'll be a bigger chore to go back to stock should I not like the aftermarket pipe sounds.

Thanks again.

SS2001SS

It will take more than a couple of 2x12. I had a 6x6 and a couple of 2x6 on top of my jack when jacking it up. Use the lift points under the side framerails with jacking pucks to place your stands. That way they don't have to go as high, and they will be out of the way when removing/ installing exhaust.

Suncityan

Real experience talking here, thanks

Sounds as if my project is going to allow for more and more enjoyable "tinkering" time - looking forward making everything come together.

The forum thread about proper lifting techniques has good photos of wooden fixtures to use when lifting so all needed is to come up with extensions for the jack stands to place under the pucks.

The aftermarket exhaust system is scheduled to arrive here next Wednesday so there will be plenty of time to develop a good lifting and support system.

A friend was over sometime back and as he watched another project being completed he made the remark that now in retirement I didn't have to be so particular about building something. My remark back to him was being "particular" was another really nice benefit to retirement - no one telling me how to do the work and especially no time limit.

Quicksilver Vert 01

I installed my TI's in a garage that has a floor pit.

No lifting was required at all!

jrose7004

That's about the most common and easiest mod for a C5.

Suncityan

Exactly - thought I'd start with something easy to see if I would like to do more. It's been quite a few years since building drag racing vehicles but remember the fun.