Just how good is the titanium exhaust? | Corvette Z06 Forum
Jun 11, 2006 · The ONLY reason not to run a Z06 titanium exhaust is because you are looking for a more aggressive exhaust note (which may be exactly what you are looking for), but even if your ultimate exhaust proved to be worth a few HP better (closer to an open pipe), the gains would be offset by the extra weight. It takes about 3 HP or so to carry an ...
Titanium Exhaust - is it worth it? | Corvette Z06 Forum
Dec 3, 2002 · The titanium exhaust on the Z06 has nearly smaller pipes than the stock pipes and I'm sure if there were no performance gains to be made than there would not be any after-market companies scrambling to make them for the Z06.
Stock Ti Exhaust Weight? | Corvette Z06 Forum
Feb 14, 2005 · C5 = 55 #'s Z06 = 37.5 #'s Corsa Titanium Race Exhaust = 19 #'s Those are CAT back numbers including both sides and the H Pipe. The H Pipe on all the above systems is Stainless Steel. Let's assume the H pipe weighs 10#'s. Then the over axle back numbers would be C5 = 45 #'s Z06 = 27.5 #'s Corsa Titanium race System = 9 #'s
ZO6 Exhaust vs C5 coupe | Corvette Z06 Forum
Dec 4, 2001 · From GM preliminary info in 2000 RE the titanium exhaust for the Z06: "To further maximize the breathing capabilities of the LS6, and reduce vehicle mass significantly a new titanium exhaust system was developed for the Z06. This marks the first-ever use of titanium in the exhaust system of a mass-production vehicle.
Corsa Titanium Race Exhaust | Corvette Z06 Forum
Apr 7, 2002 · On Friday I had Corsa install their Titanium Race Exhaust System on my Pro Solo/National Tour Car. I did the long relearn by driving the 100 miles back to Pa. and then returned Saturday to Cleveland Ohio for the Spring Fever Day. Initial Specs: 1. The Corsa Titanium System weighs 17.5 pounds less than the Stock Z06 Titanium Cat Back System.
Weight of factory titanium mufflers VS aftermarket
Jul 24, 2009 · C5 Z06 Titanium = 37.5 # Corsa Z Series Titanium Race System with Mufflers = 25 # Corsa Z Series Titanium Race Series sans Mufflers = 19 # (lightest & best HP gains of any aftermarket system)
Inquiry! Titanium Exhaust - Corvette Z06 Forum
Jan 7, 2009 · As stated by other posters the OEM Titanium exhaust consists of flange, over axle pipes, mufflers, tailpipe and tips. All are Titanium and are welded into 1 piece. Built for GM by sub contractor Arvin, Inc. They are connected to the car in the rear by posts that fit into an insulation grommet and in the front by a Titanium gasketed flange.
How much of Z06 exhaust is titanium? | Corvette Z06 Forum
Sep 30, 2004 · The Z06 exhaust tips are NOT Stainless Steel. They are Titanium and slightly finished or polished. They are either CP Grade 2, 3 AlV or 6AlV Titanium alloy and differ slightly from the rest of the system Titanium Grade. They are welded to the tail pipes and it would be impossible to weld SS tips to Titanium pipes.
Titanium Exhaust Bypass Mod - Corvette Z06 Forum
Jul 3, 2013 · I am looking for the titanium tubing for my C5 z06 so I can do the bypass mod. I already have a welder who is very capable. I can seem to find info on the exact size and wall thickness. I am finding some conflicting information. 1.5" tube seems to be the outside diamater but what the wall thinkness?
Exhaust tips uneven - Question | Corvette Z06 Forum
Nov 7, 2001 · Loosen the bolts where the back half of the exhaust attaches to the flanges, at about mid car. Clamp a board or other solid object across all four exhaust tips to make them even. Have someone hold them in place and retighten the flang bolts. There is a little bit of play there and you should be able to get them straight using this method.