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Old 04-20-2006, 11:22 PM
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New Baby is home and safe, LMB blue, Z51 auto, vert, with chrome wheels, loves awesome at night!

anyway, had some concerns regarding the exhaust. ON my 05' I changed to the Mag. flow.

So far I like the sound of the factory exhaust, not sure if I'll change again.....

Mods so on order- Snake Charmer- VaraRam air intake, and red calibers
Old 04-20-2006, 11:52 PM
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Default Congrats and ditto on the exhaust.

I thought I was the only one who likes the stock sound. Mine's an A-6. Just right for an old guy....
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I think it sounds good, but it can always sound better.

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Old 04-21-2006, 01:17 AM
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I like the factory exhaust...the Magnaflow sounds better, but not enough to justify the expense since I already think the stock is
Old 04-21-2006, 01:57 AM
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A little too quiet IMO but I do like the sound of the stock cat back...I would sooner just put the exorbitant amount of money they charge for some of these cat backs towards some Kooks long tube headers and keep the stock mufflers.
Old 04-21-2006, 02:21 AM
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I like it...just wish it were a little louder.
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I like the stock exhaust sound, and it does seem to get louder with time.
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Stock exhaust sounds great, as long as it it fed from LG Long tubes!!
I had LG's installed at 6,000 miles and now have 19,000. The stock exhaust sounds even better as it gets more mileage on it. I like to listen to the louder exhaust on someone else's vette, just not for me. The headers and stock exhaust sound more like the exotic cars and have no drone problems.
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i love mine
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Originally Posted by dgcarver
The headers and stock exhaust sound more like the exotic cars and have no drone problems.


I'm wanting the Corsa or GHL A6 system. I'm just afraid of making another wrong choice.
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Liking the stock so far.
Old 04-21-2006, 05:27 AM
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I put 8000 miles on the stock exhaust. I to was concerned about changing and car being too loud inside or resonnance. I finally caved in and ordered Corsa Sports. Installed yesterday and couldn't be happier. Nice rumble at idle and just enough extra noise for my 50 year old ears. Now my car sounds like a Corvette, IMHO.
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Originally Posted by TexJeep
I thought I was the only one who likes the stock sound. Mine's an A-6. Just right for an old guy....
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Originally Posted by TexJeep
I thought I was the only one who likes the stock sound. Mine's an A-6. Just right for an old guy....
Mega Dittos here from another old guy. Exhaust sounds better the more miles you get on it. Also helps to step on it a few times and let 'er back off. Don't need loud to announce the car plus no hum, thrum or whatever at any speed. Still, I appreciate those who've changed out their exhaust. We've got some cars at Tampa Bay Vettes that'll blow your socks off-and not just the exhaust!

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Old 04-21-2006, 09:13 AM
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IMHO, the stock exhaust lacks. My prior car was a Mustang GT and that stock exhaust was nice. I am thinking of changing the exhaust or I may put on some LT's. I like that throaty rumble
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All muscle V8s need a deep rumble and the stock exhaust just doesn't cut it, IMHO.
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I had B&B PRT's on my C5 and LOVED that deep American V8 Muscle sound. I also got a great price on them, $650.

While I am not in love with the sound on my C6, it is more than adaquate and I will have to think twice about spending $1,200 to $1,600 to replace the stock system. Some times, stealth mode is a good thing.

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Changing the exhaust is way down my material world wish list. But it is on the list.
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Originally Posted by legalgus
Mega Dittos here from another old guy. Exhaust sounds better the more miles you get on it. Also helps to step on it a few times and let 'er back off. Don't need loud to announce the car plus no hum, thrum or whatever at any speed. Still, I appreciate those who've changed out their exhaust. We've got some cars at Tampa Bay Vettes that'll blow your socks off-and not just the exhaust!

Loud enough for this old gal. I was sitting at a stop light and there was a rumble and I kept looking around to see what it was and that's when I realized that it was the car. It is louder than it was when I first got it.
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Stock is OK for me as well - kinda stealthy


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