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Old March 4th 06, 09:01 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Default 96 Exhaust recomendations

Bob G. wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:13:09 GMT, "Kevin Livengood"
> > wrote:
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>>Hey ya all I just purchased a 1996 LT4, I am looking to replace the current
>>exhaust system with something that sounds better, along with more horse
>>power. Stock is too mild and glass packs are too loud. I have looked at
>>Corsa, Flowmaster, ect........ or should I just go a muffler shop and have
>>one customized. any opinions would be helpful Thanks
>>

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> I just sold me 95 ...
> But shortly after I purchsed it I was all set to install a power
> effects exhaust system....I removed the two rear mufflers and on a
> whim fired the car up without any mufflers on it at all.... Returned
> the power effect system and thru on a pair of exhaust eliminators for
> about 100 bucks... Ran the car that way for years...
>
> Honestly not bad...Resonance really never bothered me or my wife..
> normal conversation in the cockpit ...quiet at idle BUT under heavy
> throddle it sounded good...
>
> BEFORE you "invest" in an aftermarket system...do your self a favor
> and at least drive the car without "any" mufflers...
>
> Of Course you may have much better ears then I do... but you have
> noting to loose... Car went thru many emission tests and always
> passed with no problems without the mufflers.
>
> Bob G
> 64 72 & 98 Ragtops
> 76 & 79 Coupes...
>
>
>

I have s Sebring (made in Austria) system on my '00. It is not too loud
but it sounds much better than the stock exhaust. It is too bad that the
manufacturers web sites do not have a recording of how a car will sound.
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