03-23-2018, 07:00 AM | #1 |
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Exhaust and Convertible issues
Seeing a lot of exhaust options out there that state they only work on the coupe model, whats the big difference?
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03-23-2018, 08:18 AM | #2 |
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They probably get rid of the crimp area of the exhaust which is there to provide room for the extra chassis bracing for the convertible.
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03-23-2018, 08:25 AM | #3 |
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If thats the case then what options do we have for axle back on the convertible?
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03-23-2018, 08:32 AM | #4 |
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Axle backs are fine. It is the mid-pipes that are the problem.
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03-23-2018, 08:48 AM | #5 |
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Well then I am a bit confused, looking on Phasket and the axle backs for most of the exhaust options specifically exclude the convertible for some reason.
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03-23-2018, 09:09 AM | #6 | |
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I recently installed a Borla ATAK axleback on my '16 SS Convertible with no problems. PN 11923 for $792 with free shipping.
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03-23-2018, 10:16 AM | #7 |
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verts have more bracing , IMO spend money on headers if you want any noticable performance increase , exhaust, cat back , axle back exhaust on these high efficiency gen6's really dont do diddily except sound a little better
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03-23-2018, 06:12 PM | #8 | |
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We just installed the MRT v. 2 Axle Backs on my V6 'vert....nothing but trouble getting the pipes pre-muffler to not hit those cross-braces. It's still knocking somewhere mid-stream by the resonators when the system is cold or if I hit some big bumps (not difficult to do here in mid-Michigan). Back on the lift it goes...
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03-24-2018, 06:07 PM | #9 | |
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03-25-2018, 04:41 PM | #10 |
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I have had similar situations on 4th gens and I used to use the heat wrap they sell for headers to pad the spot that was hitting. Especially if it is just on big bumps.
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03-25-2018, 04:57 PM | #11 | |
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03-26-2018, 01:50 PM | #12 | |
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03-26-2018, 10:31 PM | #13 |
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The cut point for the MRT is all the way to the right, past the flat section. I doubt that can ever be installed on a convertible without some contact. I would seriously look a that header wrap I suggested earlier. Wrap it around the MRT right where it goes over the braces. At least it will keep it from banging.
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03-28-2018, 10:03 AM | #14 |
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I just started looking for cat back for my 2017 2SS NPP Convertible. I wanted the Borla Atak, but confirmed from them that there no x-pipe/mid-pipe option for Convertible.
So am I right in understanding that there is no option for mid pipes from any vendor for the convertible? |
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