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RICKYRJ1
07-27-2015, 04:18 PM
I see posts about X pipes all the time but never one for a Corsa system. Does one exist, or system is best with the resonator? I dont mind louder:-D.
KILLSHOTS
07-27-2015, 06:18 PM
I see posts about X pipes all the time but never one for a Corsa system. Does one exist, or system is best with the resonator? I dont mind louder:-D.
Corsa does not make an X-pipe. The Corsa resonator is an open design that has no restriction, so replacing it with an X-pipe wouldn't net you any HP.
RICKYRJ1
07-28-2015, 08:44 AM
OK, thanks :saluting:
Paul Workman
07-28-2015, 01:17 PM
Corsa does not make an X-pipe. The Corsa resonator is an open design that has no restriction, so replacing it with an X-pipe wouldn't net you any HP.
Not being familiar with the Corsa resonator, do you mean to say that BOTH left/right exhaust pipes co-mingle the exhausts within the resonator?? (I was under the impression they remain separate, even w/in the resonator.)
Gunny
07-28-2015, 01:46 PM
I think the Corsa has an H-pipe at the front of the resonator ... no longer have a Corsa system so I can't go look ... maybe someone with Corsa can confirm.
We Gone
07-28-2015, 01:51 PM
I think the Corsa has an H-pipe at the front of the resonator ... no longer have a Corsa system so I can't go look ... maybe someone with Corsa can confirm.
Yes it does.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/537/zAOmYc.jpg
I have a custom made stainless steel x pipe. Works great!
http://postimg.org/image/r2i7hnefn/
http://www.stainlessheaders.com/xpipeypipeade made here
HAWAIIZR-1
07-29-2015, 01:23 AM
Prior to building the semi-custom exhaust from the stock system on my 95, I was going to have Dr. Gas build a 2.5 X pipe.
http://www.drgas.com/Tandem-X-Pipe-Junction-Only_p_52.html
Although I opted to go with a Magnaflow Tru-X muffler instead. I would consider calling Scott at Dr. Gas and consult with them or Corsa directly on why they decided to go with H instead of X. Not sure if the secret and patent behind Corsa RSC technology is in the resonators or mufflers. Removing the resonators will probably introduce drone/resonance; maybe there is power to be gained?
C4Ray
07-29-2015, 05:27 AM
Keep in mind the Corsa Mufflers...only one tip in each muffler is functional. This means one tip is fake in each muffler. Strange!
mike100
07-29-2015, 06:22 AM
Corsa works only in unaltered form and it costs a fairly high premium to purchase it. I personally think one would be better off to modify the stock 2.7" diameter pipe set with an x or h-pipe in place of the resonator along with a better muffler using some form of sound cancellation or single outlet tips.
I would certainly go with a Corsa system or its clone on a smallblock powered C4, but i just did not care for the sound on the LT5.
steve1263
07-29-2015, 12:09 PM
I installed the Corsa exhaust with the black tips on my '91. Nice easy install there is absolutely no drone at any speed in any gear, yes it may cost more but you get what you pay for. A few days ago someone came up to me at a show and said the car sounds like a Corvette should.
Keep in mind the Corsa Mufflers...only one tip in each muffler is functional. This means one tip is fake in each muffler. Strange!
I thought that was the case as well, until I "plugged" each inside tip to aid in hearing a possible exhaust leak. When I did, low and behold, water vapor started to come out of the outside tips.
We Gone
07-29-2015, 12:38 PM
Keep in mind the Corsa Mufflers...only one tip in each muffler is functional. This means one tip is fake in each muffler. Strange!
Somewhere here is pic of a cut open Corsa and while most of the flow does come from one tip some does flow from the other but it looks to be 90% blocked. This is no different than the early 4 tip stock system only one side is fully functional.
Gunny
07-29-2015, 12:50 PM
... I would certainly go with a Corsa system or its clone on a smallblock powered C4, but i just did not care for the sound on the LT5.
I definitely liked the Corsa on my stock '94 LT1 w/A4 & 3.31 gears but, like you, didn't care for the sound on the '90 Z as much as I thought I would. I suspect that I would have liked the Corsa much more on a stock Z but with headers sans cats not so much. It's definitely a fine exhaust system, but not necessarily for everyone.
rkreigh
07-31-2015, 02:36 PM
ricky
b&b 3" with x pipe and high flow cats, ready to bolt up
700 and I can meet you at WAZOO and hang that puppy
sell your corsa and likely make a profit.
got the c6 z06 tips too if you want a "flapper"
I decided I like the b&b with X pipe AS IS.
it's pretty quiet at crooze and I decided the $$ would be better spent elswhere.
still got this system for sale, corsa has a good system, but I think the B&B has the edge and agree with Pete.
sounds better and 3" pipes flow better than 2.5 the x pipe really "wakes the system up" and improves mid range and sounds great with no downside.
corsa is nice too but the B&B is more throaty at WOT and has a sweeter song which is what I love!
RICKYRJ1
08-01-2015, 04:08 PM
ricky
b&b 3" with x pipe and high flow cats, ready to bolt up
700 and I can meet you at WAZOO and hang that puppy
sell your corsa and likely make a profit.
got the c6 z06 tips too if you want a "flapper"
I decided I like the b&b with X pipe AS IS.
it's pretty quiet at crooze and I decided the $$ would be better spent elswhere.
still got this system for sale, corsa has a good system, but I think the B&B has the edge and agree with Pete.
sounds better and 3" pipes flow better than 2.5 the x pipe really "wakes the system up" and improves mid range and sounds great with no downside.
corsa is nice too but the B&B is more throaty at WOT and has a sweeter song which is what I love!
Hi Ron. I run no cats. Is the system used or new? if used, condition?
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