OBX cat-back exhaust

[tomtom72]

Steve, I too will be using the supplied OBX clamps. The bolt & nut and the band are of a very low grade of s/s, if they are s/s at all. Try a magnet and you will see that it will stick, lightly, to the components. I tried the test on the Acuseal clamps that came with my Stainless Works headers and it just will not stick at all.

At the worst i may go to the marine supply stor and look to replace the nuts & bolts with real s/s ones....maybe.


Tom

[SteelBlueZR1]

Just ordered the OBX cat back exhaust for only $320 - directly from Racing Depot's site and saved $29 off their ebay store! Go to - http://www.racingpartdepot.com/servl...Exhaust/Detail

Also, per Yun's instruction, ordered the following clamps... Thanks Yun for letting me drive your amazing Z to hear how deep toned and livable this exhaust is on an LT5:

You need 6 of 2.5" Torca Accuseal (stainless steel) - http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/...Exhaust-Clamps

1 x 2.5" Torc Tite Clamp -http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/...-Exhaust-Clamp

[efnfast]

Bert, I was unable to get a hold of Racing Parts Depot directly. I tried. I did use some of the clamps they provided, but welded some of the joints. Left just enough connections to be able to remove it. So far, real pleased with it. I think you will be too. - Steve

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Steve, I too will be using the supplied OBX clamps. The bolt & nut and the band are of a very low grade of s/s, if they are s/s at all. Try a magnet and you will see that it will stick, lightly, to the components. I tried the test on the Acuseal clamps that came with my Stainless Works headers and it just will not stick at all.

At the worst i may go to the marine supply stor and look to replace the nuts & bolts with real s/s ones....maybe.


Tom

Tom,

Do yourself a favor and get Torcas. OBX supplied clamp while torquing the bolt sheared off on me. Replacing bolts and nuts may be a solution too.

[SteelBlueZR1]

OBX exhaust for my Z just arrived, and it is a thing of beauty... Nicely made, good welds, and delivered in 1 week from California to MD. I am hoping to install this Saturday for my Birthday. Yun / Jim are you by any chance available? I will record stock exhaust and OBX exhaust video clips and post, along with some in car audio while driving.

[QB93Z]

I will be in Philadelphia for a wedding Friday and return on Saturday. How about Sunday to install the exhaust?

Jim

[SteelBlueZR1]

Thanks Jim... Sunday is actually my birthday, so that works great. What time in the morning is best for you? I will bring a truck later in the week to pick up my oem exhaust for storage.
I hope Yun and other Wazoo members can make it too... I'll bring the cake. I have the Torcas clamps too, but got a 2.5 instead of a 2.75" for the header pipe connection, and Yun said he has a 2.75 he can trade me.

[secondchance]

I will make Sunday - most likely.

[SteelBlueZR1]

Hey Yun... can you please bring the 2.75" Torc Tite Clamp to connect the head pipe, and i'lll give you my 2.5" that was ordered in the wrong size? I appreciate all your help and encouragement with this purchase/install. Happy 4th of July in Wazoo land!

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Tom,

Do yourself a favor and get Torcas. OBX supplied clamp while torquing the bolt sheared off on me. Replacing bolts and nuts may be a solution too.

Thanks Yun! I may yet do the Torca clamps. No, it's sitting with the headers still in my living/dining room.

Actually, now I'm not so sure I will ever get around to putting it on as I don't know that I like the sound. I hate to say this but I have yet to hear any late model corvette aftermarket exhaust that I actually like! Let alone one for an LT5. I like the Ti exhaust sound from the C5 ZO6's and the new C6 dual mode, but the rest of them don't do it for me. I guess I have a differing "vision" of what a C4 ZR-1 should sound like. I actually like the sound of my OE mufflers, when you can hear them up past 5k rpms...it's the damn resonator that stinks! Then sometimes I think I'll just go 'borrow' an exhaust from a DB9 or an F40.....it's the 4V/ DOHC thing that colors my 'vision' of what an LT5 should sound like. I don't want it to sound like my 72 LT-1's factory side pipes. A 4V/DOHC motor shouldn't sound like a 'muscle car' from the 60's IMHO. I think I'll do a search as I had an Ansa system on my 72 V6 Capri and I liked that sound.....I'm out in left field, I know!


Tom