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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cresson, TX
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Out of practice...
Well,
Just a few years ago I was able to pull an LT5 out of the car in around 4 hours... Yesterday (and today) it took me 4 hours to change the exhaust! Boy I was rusty! So, the B&B's came off and the stock system was prepped and installed. Now my 80 mile round-trip drive to work (once a week with the Z) will be much more better. I can actually hear the other systems now... Also Momma will now drive with me  Here's the before and after: Before:  Prepping...  After:   
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Location: San Marcos CA
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Re: Out of practice...
haha...seems like there is a resurgence in appreciation for the stock pipes. I'd cut the resonator off and dual it out with w either a H or X-pipe...it only rumbles a touch more with oem muffler cans.
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05-08-2012
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: Out of practice...
I drove her to work and back (80 miles) and I noticed that I didn't have to turn up the radio as much, driver's side window has wind noise and I don't have the usual C4 interior squeaks!
It's nice to hear again... Now I'd like to put in a Nav/XM system for road trips...
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Re: Out of practice...
Sounds like a good plan. I'm going to keep mine for as long as I can stand it and then dive into a quieter system, too.
My B&B is loud and sounds really good but I'm not sure it's for the long term. Your new system looks great, Ron.
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Peoria, AZ
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Re: Out of practice...
I had B&B on my daily driver and could not stand it. Once I went to Corsa's household6 likes to ride along.
I love the way the B&B tips look but its a better sysem for a track car vs a daily driver A Corsa system with B&B oval tips would be a perfect marraige
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Re: Out of practice...
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05-08-2012
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Georgia Mountains
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Re: Out of practice...
Your stock system looks really good, Ron. What paint(s) did you use? color? high temp or not?
I've got a stock 96 LT4 which I'm thinking of trying after I get back from BG (currently have Corsas) and I'm inspired to apply a little paint before installing. As far as I can tell the LT4 should install OK to my headers and high flow cats, needing only the front pipes shortened and a 2.75 to 3.00 adapter added. I'm very curious about the sound of a stock system with headers ... I don't think I've ever heard that setup before. George |
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Re: Out of practice...
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I used High Heat Rust-Oleum Calor Alto (2000 deg) on the pipes and res. On the mufflers I used ColorPlace Fast Dry in Flat Black. It had no heat restrictions... I think I remember someone years ago that had headers with the stock exhaust and I think I remember it sounding great... Cheers, RH |
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05-11-2012
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Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
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Re: Out of practice...
Can you post a sound clip ?
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