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BigIke · 08-13-2018

Just put Watson headers and new Prothane motor mounts in the Juan.

My old Borla system was modified with an X-Pipe in place of the resonator, and when it was installed, it was aligned to compensate for the sagging engine. Now that the engine is straight, the exhaust doesn't line up right and it's leaking.

I want my car to sound like the Blue Z on YouTube with the Corsa's. I've been researching and re-reading Mark's exhaust guide PDF. Looks like the 2.5" Corsa is great for interior resonation and at WOT it's killer, and it had one of the best HP gains.

Any opinions on the SW systems?

That's the fight right now, SW 3" or Corsa 2.5"

BigIke · 08-13-2018

Well... Found a Corsa for $1,199.98, and I bought the SOB!

Can't wait to install!

mcich7781 · 08-14-2018

I also have Watson headers on a DRM 500 (368 cid) and Corsa 2.5" full exhaust. No drone at all and loud when you want it. So wicked sounding. I will try to post a video if you don't make fun of my short shift into third.

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mcich7781 · 08-14-2018

Can't post a short video here. Only a pic.IMG_20180514_155439265.jpg

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We Gone · 08-14-2018

Have a link to it I have corsas and LT headers and love the sound.

BigIke · 08-15-2018

I'm EXCITED! They will be here on Thursday, and installed that evening!

Can you just drop a link to the video?

mcich7781 · 08-15-2018

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i16rbpucrq...20622.mp4?dl=0

See if that will works.

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-=Jeff=- · 08-15-2018

yes it works (video)

BigIke · 08-18-2018

OMFG... I got it installed last night... What an awesome sound! Soon as it busted off and came down to idle I knew this was the right choose versus the obx system. Then I reved it, and I peed a little.

There isn't any drone and cruising is pleasant. However, quick application of the loud pedal and its splitting people's ear drums! OMFG!

THANKS ALL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS AND PREVIOUS POSTS I USED TO MAKE THE DECISION!

https://youtu.be/59gG1XWg81g

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BigIke · 08-18-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcich7781

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i16rbpucrq...20622.mp4?dl=0

See if that will works.

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What a sound!

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08-13-2018	#1
BigIke Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montgomery TX Posts: 263	Looking for Cat-Back Advice. Just put Watson headers and new Prothane motor mounts in the Juan. My old Borla system was modified with an X-Pipe in place of the resonator, and when it was installed, it was aligned to compensate for the sagging engine. Now that the engine is straight, the exhaust doesn't line up right and it's leaking. I want my car to sound like the Blue Z on YouTube with the Corsa's. I've been researching and re-reading Mark's exhaust guide PDF. Looks like the 2.5" Corsa is great for interior resonation and at WOT it's killer, and it had one of the best HP gains. Any opinions on the SW systems? That's the fight right now, SW 3" or Corsa 2.5" __________________ 1991 White ZRJuan #1616 Mileage: 56K Sept-14 -- 113k May-18!!! God Damn I Love This Car!

08-13-2018	#2
BigIke Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montgomery TX Posts: 263	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. Well... Found a Corsa for $1,199.98, and I bought the SOB! Can't wait to install! __________________ 1991 White ZRJuan #1616 Mileage: 56K Sept-14 -- 113k May-18!!! God Damn I Love This Car!

08-14-2018	#3
mcich7781 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 176	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. I also have Watson headers on a DRM 500 (368 cid) and Corsa 2.5" full exhaust. No drone at all and loud when you want it. So wicked sounding. I will try to post a video if you don't make fun of my short shift into third. Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

08-14-2018	#4
mcich7781 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 176	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. Can't post a short video here. Only a pic.IMG_20180514_155439265.jpg Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

08-14-2018	#5
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. Have a link to it I have corsas and LT headers and love the sound. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

08-15-2018	#6
BigIke Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montgomery TX Posts: 263	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. I'm EXCITED! They will be here on Thursday, and installed that evening! Can you just drop a link to the video? __________________ 1991 White ZRJuan #1616 Mileage: 56K Sept-14 -- 113k May-18!!! God Damn I Love This Car!

08-15-2018	#7
mcich7781 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 176	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. https://www.dropbox.com/s/i16rbpucrq...20622.mp4?dl=0 See if that will works. Sent from my XT1585 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

08-15-2018	#8
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. yes it works (video) __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

08-18-2018	#9
BigIke Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montgomery TX Posts: 263	Re: Looking for Cat-Back Advice. OMFG... I got it installed last night... What an awesome sound! Soon as it busted off and came down to idle I knew this was the right choose versus the obx system. Then I reved it, and I peed a little. There isn't any drone and cruising is pleasant. However, quick application of the loud pedal and its splitting people's ear drums! OMFG! THANKS ALL FOR THE SUGGESTIONS AND PREVIOUS POSTS I USED TO MAKE THE DECISION! https://youtu.be/59gG1XWg81g Sent from my SM-G950U using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ 1991 White ZRJuan #1616 Mileage: 56K Sept-14 -- 113k May-18!!! God Damn I Love This Car!