Question: Another Exhaust Question

[TooFast]

Will switching the exhaust on a stock C5 with a C5 Z06 (axle back) factory muffler set up improve performance and sound, or do you need to have the entire system from the manifolds back? I know the Z06 manifolds are different.

Basically, am I better off changing to a Magnaflow axle back system or going with the OEM Z06 muflers?

Thanks

 

[Dustoff529]

I have posted about my less than experience with that company..... PM and I'll fill youin if you like
Charlie

 

[ScottNoxid]

I have posted about my less than experience with that company..... PM and I'll fill youin if you like
Charlie

Come on Charlie tell us how you really feel!!! hnoes

 

[Dustoff529]

OH NO!!! That got me in trouble on another site since that company was a sponsor!

When I have your wounded
Charlie

 

[c5y2k]

You will gain very little if any performance from changing the cat back exhaust. Cat backs are all about the sound. Going from a stock C5 to a Z06 Ti exhaust will not be much of a change in sound although you will shed some weight.

 

[TooFast]

Thanks for the info.

 

[jrose7004]

The TI catback will look much better, sound a little bit better, and be much lighter than stock.

 

[Best Vette Yet]

Why do manufacturers advertise a 15-20 HP gain if doing catback is just about noise? How can HP be increased with more flow? Do we have to do headers to tail? I have heard that changing headers only increases HP by 2-4HP so what is the deal here?