New Guy Rock From New Haven, CT! Need Some Help! LOL

[Rocker777]

Hey Guys, Very Cool site! I'm a 2005 XLR Raven Black Rider! I'm starting the process on getting some GROWL out my tail pipes, and need the Muffler size specs, so I dont have to crawl under my ride! This has been the hardest info to get online!! Also, If anyone has suggestions on what I should get for Mufflers, and if I need them... "Resonators"...that'd be great! Like every other guy on earth I want a Beefy Low Toned Growl with some HP enhancement on top...But first I need the Muffler dimensions...I went ass backwards, and bought some 3" Gibson tips a few months ago. So, Ill need (2)-2.5" to 3" dual reducers I'm guessing...Im far from a wrencher. Wish I was, but Im counting on you guys for all that crazy tech knowledge. I'm a Creative Mo' Fo' Tho! And Im a thinker... Do you think I need to get some resonators upstream? Are the stock ones good enough to get where I want to go here? Ive kinda narrowed my search down to the Magnaflows but Im up for any suggestions......but with ought hearing the mufflers/resonators/tips "Live"...I really need you all to get me to the Throaty Deep Growl land...what else do I need? Clamps,rubber grommets? I'm sure I'm forgetting things...Also where should I buy my parts??? Thanks a MILLION! Standing by...Rock

 

[Rule62]

Welcome aboard.
Like several other members here, I opted for the Corsa cat-back system which works right out of the box. I have one on my 2006 XLR-V series and it sounds wonderful. Just The right amount of growl when you’re in it and perfectly burbling when you’re not.
I did have mine welded as opposed to using the clamps that came with the kit as I feel it’s just more secure that way.
CORSA


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[rexster314]

If you got a good Corvette shop in your area, I'd check them out. Or a muffler shop that is known for custom exhaust systems. They'll take care of the proper measurements for you and if they're worth anything can make a system to what you're wanting

 

[ras]

The Corsa, P/N 14156


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[Rocker777]

Thanks Fellas!

Thanks for your input guys...Greatly appreciated! Does anyone have the "Stock" Muffler dimensions ? At this point I'm a little obsessed with getting the numbers...I'd Love to "STOP" Obsessing about it I'm telling you, I have looked high and low for the "Muff" dimensions, and came up with squat. The Corsa looks Gorgeous! First time I've taken a look at it...Glad I found this site.

 

[Rob]

Welcome to the XLR Net!

Be sure to check out the XLR Registry!

 

[graytoad]

Thanks for your input guys...Greatly appreciated! Does anyone have the "Stock" Muffler dimensions ? At this point I'm a little obsessed with getting the numbers...I'd Love to "STOP" Obsessing about it I'm telling you, I have looked high and low for the "Muff" dimensions, and came up with squat. The Corsa looks Gorgeous! First time I've taken a look at it...Glad I found this site.

You need to find a 'car guy' that cares enough to crawl under his car to get those dimensions......which is a tall order 'cause if he/she is a Car Guy then likely they no longer HAVE stock mufflers . I am currently in Florida, my car has a Corsa system but there is a good chance I kept my stock system, I will have to check upstairs in the shop. I will be home likely by Thursday or Friday, if you have not got your answer by then PM me and I will go look.

As for the Corsa: easy bolt in system, no need for extreme mechanical ability. Carries a fairly stiff price tag but super quality stuff. Check Ebay etc. All years of XLR's fit the same system when a base car; only the V's have a different system. Corsa's sound nice when you are just driving around, have an sweet aggressive sound when you take off with a touch of 'extra peddle' and a head turning-wicked sound when you 'stand on it' on it - but still have a reasonable sound inside with the top up when cruising down the highway. There are other systems out there that have way more sound but resonate/drone inside badly when you are cruising down the highway)

Enjoy your new ride!

 

[XLRATING]

Hey Guys, Very Cool site! I'm a 2005 XLR Raven Black Rider! I'm starting the process on getting some GROWL out my tail pipes, and need the Muffler size specs, so I dont have to crawl under my ride! This has been the hardest info to get online!! Also, If anyone has suggestions on what I should get for Mufflers, and if I need them... "Resonators"...that'd be great! Like every other guy on earth I want a Beefy Low Toned Growl with some HP enhancement on top...But first I need the Muffler dimensions...I went ass backwards, and bought some 3" Gibson tips a few months ago. So, Ill need (2)-2.5" to 3" dual reducers I'm guessing...Im far from a wrencher. Wish I was, but Im counting on you guys for all that crazy tech knowledge. I'm a Creative Mo' Fo' Tho! And Im a thinker... Do you think I need to get some resonators upstream? Are the stock ones good enough to get where I want to go here? Ive kinda narrowed my search down to the Magnaflows but Im up for any suggestions......but with ought hearing the mufflers/resonators/tips "Live"...I really need you all to get me to the Throaty Deep Growl land...what else do I need? Clamps,rubber grommets? I'm sure I'm forgetting things...Also where should I buy my parts??? Thanks a MILLION! Standing by...Rock

What particular dimensions are you looking for? We replaced the stock exhaust on my base with Corsa (which I can't recommend enough - installer said it was the highest quality he'd ever seen) but still have the original exhaust. If you let me know what you're looking for, and can be a little patient (), I can try to get some measurements. Not only am I not on here every day, but the exhaust isn't readily accessible, however I'm happy to help anyone who'll be understanding!

I'll also throw out there's NO drone with the Corsa -- the advertising is true -- on the other hand, we put Billy Boat Fusion exhaust on our XLR-V, which may have more of the growl you're looking for since it sounds like a race car when you take off but also has a little bit of drone to my ear. We got the Corsa from Summit Racing; shop around, sometimes you can get free shipping. There are also some folks on here who have made there own exhaust, try doing a site search on Google to find any you're interested in.

Enjoy your ride!

 

[Rule62]

As for the Corsa: easy bolt in system, no need for extreme mechanical ability. Carries a fairly stiff price tag but super quality stuff. Check Ebay etc. All years of XLR's fit the same system when a base car; only the V's have a different system. !

A point of note:
I have an 06 V and run the same Corsa Kit on it that is spec’d for the Base XLR. I spoke to the R&D folks at Corsa and they agreed the dimensions are identical in both. The stock V system uses the same vacuum actuated valves in the resonators to regulate flow used in the Vette. The only reason they did not specifically approve it for the V Series is because they didn’t test it on one.
In either case, once a new exhaust system and CAI are installed someone with a Tech2 device is going to need to reprogram the ECM so you are not constantly throwing codes.


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[hmarksanford]

New Guy

My XLR has a Billy Boat exhaust which a previous owner installed. It has a remote control to actuate the bypass valve. It sounds very aggressive in “loud mode” and almost normal in “quiet mode” and adds 10 to 30 horse power from what I have read (not sure about this). They make exhaust just for the XLR. Worth a look.

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

Welcome!
Love the Corsa Exhaust too. When I purchased my XLR in March of 2011 it was already installed .... I thank the previous owner every time I hear the Corsa sound for installing for me. Love the no drone cruising until I want too make some HP noise! LOL


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