The Best Exhaust You've Never Heard Of
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- My custom Billy Boat Bullet exhaust for my 2002 C5 Corvette. It's my favorite mod that I've made to the car because it gives it the deep, aggressive sound it should have come with from the factory, all for a reasonable price. But I bet you didn't know that Billy Boat makes exhausts for all sorts of cars, including some German makes and models. (I apologize for my awful accent in advance!)
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I'm 72 and love my C5 coupe. I have yet to be able to discern the manufacture of the exhaust on my car but it does sound a lot like the BB. Further, I'd like to say this is the best exhaust video I've seen on Vette exhaust, as well as others. You really got up close and personal with the sound and it was actually long enough to get a true appreciation of the system. Good work !
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!
Yes, I am a 75 year old man👍🤠🇺🇸
Haha! Keep cruising!
Hi, I'm 67 year old man about to buy my first C5 Corvette .I still like to drive fast cars and ride my Harley Davidson on 400 and 500 mile trips also an 1000 Suzuki Vstrom into the mountains as my hobby keep having fun .
Thanks for sharing. The exhaust sounds amazing and this is how I remember the LS1 but more enhanced. Love it.
Excellent video Jax. There was plenty of quality info, and I can hear the exhaust quite well. Your car sounds great. I own a 2004 C5 coupe, and this vid will help me decide what to buy without regret. I thank you for that.
Thanks so much! I think you’ll really like them. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Thank you for a common sense and informative video on BBB. I had these on two other corvettes and getting ready to modify my 2003 50th anniversary vette. I am looking forward to enjoying the new sound my car is capable of.
Thank you! And thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻 Enjoy the glorious sounds 👍🏻
The first rev, I sat up in my chair. Was not expecting to like it that much. Thanks for sharing.
Of course! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your feedback and input!! Car sounds amazing!!!
Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
I'm right with you Jax!! This is the exhaust for me!! Thanks for the video.
Of course! Glad you like it!
Excellently layed out, and very informative. Thanks man.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!
My black '03 C5 Z06 had the Billy Boats installed with the long tube headers. Sounds absolutely genuinely American fantastic. I spent over 15 years working in a muffler/exhaust shop. Seen most everything under the sun. Billy Boats are right at the top!!!
Really does! I’m eager to get some long tubes on mine to amplify the sound!
That sounds so SICK 👊👊👊 I’m convinced
You won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
37 yo and enjoy the age range and banter this car attracts; throwing BBB’s on my 04’! Love the video, great humor, edits, and history! Keep up the good work.
Thanks! And thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have a 99 C5 with BB Bullets and the sound amazing with my Kooks long tubes, X pipe and Bullets!!!! Good video. I like the history lesson I didn’t not know about the origins of the company
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻 Hoping to get some long tubes on my C5 soon to pump up the volume even more 😈
Very impressive presentation, congrats! Well researched and articulated, amazing for being one of today's young generation. Man is most affected by the audio-visual stimulation received...and indeed the sound made by a high performance car should reflect that. Factor in the dollar value and the end result, and yes the Billy Boat system delivers! I will look into that when I add a new exhaust system to my H-3. As a side note, I bought a 2003 Corvette with a Borla system, and yes I am a 75 year old man...but the drone effect does not bother me, just turn the sound up and it goes away. Keep up the good works and you have a new subscriber.
Thank you! And welcome to the channel. 🙏🏻
This was a really great video. Funny. Informative. Well done!!!!!
Thank you so much! And thanks for watching!
@@jax1079 Can you tell me about a battery charger? Will one of those that plugs int a cigarette lighter work for charging my new c5?
When I bought my car it already had some goodies, long tube headers , x pipe and borla Attack cat back and it sounds amazing. Loud going threw the gears but very quiet on the hywy with no drown. I'am glad I didn't have to do it.
Thanks for sharing I have a 2000 C5 was looking for yes that sound and by the way i'm 66 and turn the radio off so i can hear the motor drone..that music
Nice! Let it roar! 👍🏻
I have the Billy Boat PRT on my C5. Great sounding and nicely made stainless steel exhaust.
I have the PRT on my C7, also love the sound. Very little drone and quiet on the highway !
My heart is racing and I'm on the verge of tears!
Knees weak, palms are sweaty…
Sounds great
Thanks! 🙏🏻
Love the billy boat for the e36 m3. I want one for mine.
Sooooo...... Relaxing......!!!!!
Sounds Wicked. Love that sound.
Thanks!
This is well done. 👍
Thanks! 🙏🏻
A friend of mine has a C5 ZO6 with the B&B Bullets on it. Along with LG Pro longtubes, catted X-pipe, Vararam ram air intake and a BBK throttle body. The car is fast and loud as hell. Best sounding exhaust for the C5, imo.
Absolutely! One of these days I'll get around to putting long tubes on mine. I don't think I'll ever part with it even though it's just a base C5. Hoping this channel will earn me a C8! Thanks for watching!
Love my Billy Boat Bullet on my '07 C6 LS2
Nice! I bet they sound great! Thanks for watching.
Best advice.... "Get the exhaust that sounds best to you"
I agree wholeheartedly! I personally have a Corsa Sport exhaust with American Racing headers... sounds awesome to me... and that's what matters!
Go get what you want! 👍🏼
Absolutely
great video, super informative... Ive been on the fence about what exhaust to put on my 85 C4. Going to order my BBE tomorrow !!
Thanks! You won't be disappointed
Make sure you order with the x-pipe if you get the resonator it will be real quiet.
BB is the best sounding exhaust I've ever had. The bullets on my C5 sound amazing.
Facts. They’re awesome
Corvettes and B&B exhaust are a match made in heaven
Absolutely true!
Love it😍
Why thank you! 🙏🏻
Hi been looking but is about same price as the Borla exhaust looking to spend around 700 but every things like 1300 to 1500. But your right I love the bill boats exhaust man
Great review as usual. Sorry went with Borla S Type on my C6 Vette. Attention getting when I’m pushing air through the Edelbrock SC and no cats AR headers, but not brain numbing droning when cruising on the interstate.
Great pick! And now I need to get some headers of my own. Hoping to start modifying the C5 a bit more in 2022.
The reason I went with my borla exhaust was because it was on Amazon and free prime returns; can't beat that if I ever want to return
That's a good deal. Honestly, I think Borla sounds great as well. Nice and deep.
Love the sound👍 It's odd how you can get drawn into listening to those exhaust😏
Yes! Exhaust notes can be addictive. 😂
Super helpful review, as I am shopping exhausts for my 03' C5 w/ auto. 45 YOA and not afraid of some drone?! Down to the BB and Borla product!
Both solid choices, can't really go wrong. I think the B&B gets a little louder at the top end, but it might just be my perception. Both really wake up the LS engine sound, especially on stock headers. Thanks for watching!
BB the best sounding exhaust ever... just wish I could afford them for my 2001 Millennium Yellow C5 LS1 Vette
Sure is!
My BB axel back exhaust just arrived for my 2002. Not as low as 800 but under the price of Borla and Corsa, for sure. Ordered on 10/9 arrived at my door on 10/20. Can't wait to get it installed. I'm 70 and not concerned with drone.
Nice! Hope you love it!
You said your dad was 75 and didn't like the drone,I'm 73 and I love the drone in my 97 corvette,sounds American.
He probably wrecked his ears driving his 67. 🤣
@@jax1079 LOL ! Know what you're talking about ! Had a 1969 427 with factory side pipes....alas...I wish I still had it !
I have Billy Boats in mu C5, and i love it 😂
Excellent choice 😉👍🏻
Billy boat has been a popular exhaust for corvette and Camaro’s for over 15 years
Very true, but they don't get the love they deserve compared to Corsa and Borla.
Can you send link to get this system? Dose it come with the tips ? Thanks
Thanks for the info. Kinda thinking I will just do the bypass on the original equipment. BTW its peace, or two beers lol
Haha! Good point! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have Billy Boat Bullets on my C5 Z06 and it sounds so damn good. A lot of drone but it’s worth it. It sounds like the gates of hell opening up when I get on it🤙🏼🤪 also Bro I live in Albany Ga... we should ride sometime guy
Nice! Yeah I don’t think there’s a better exhaust for a stock LS1 - LS3
Just put billy boat exhaust on my 99 roadster who needs the radio sound in side is so much better ,reset the comp and improved milage great investment
Nice! Glad to hear it! 👍🏻
I'm a 73 year old man and I LOVE DRONE Getting this for my C5 6spd
Excellent! Hope you enjoy!
I'm the 73 year old man that loves a great exhaust sound, I'll research BB for my recently acquired 2005 Vette.
Awesome! Hope you like it! And thanks for watching.
Borla Stinger for the C5 and Billy Boat are the hardest to choose from imo.
They both sound great, honestly. I went with BB because they were on sale, but I almost pulled the trigger on the Stinger.
@@jax1079 which one is louder between the Billy Boat PRT or the Borla Stingers?
@@lanewarriorillridez3739 I believe (could be wrong) that the PRTs are quieter than the Bullets on my car. The Borla Stinger exhausts are like the BB Bullets: they’re essentially just pipes with almost no “muffler” chamber. Hope that helps! (For what it’s worth, I was going to get either the Borla Stingers or the BB Bullets and just happened to go with the Bullets.)
I was just gifted a 2K A4 Coupe from my mom. With 111,111 on the clock (no shit, even took a pic) it is due for an exhaust. After some sticker shock and considering I didn't want anything much louder than stock I went a different route. Picked up an OEM titanium Z06 exhaust for less than a G. Bolted on perfectly, a bit throatier than the base exhaust and the best part, about 30-35 pounds lighter than stainless.
Nice! The titanium exhaust was amazing. I’m impressed that you found one! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hey Jack! Appreciate the knowledge xfr Bud! Have a few questions if you don’t mind tho, getting my 2003 or 4 C5 around end of this year -and wondering:
1. What is approx heat transfer under the hood? Read that lots of headers don’t carry out the heat well and I’m wanting to put long tube headers (unsure of brand) on my stock (at first 😎) C5. Will the BB’s help extricate more heat out the back than maybe others? Are they 2&3/4 or 3”?
2. Want ability to have dual-mode ‘cause a. Am an old man, & b. Don’t like/want tickets. How much does that option cost with BB’s on C5?
3. Plan to add a Very high lift lumpy but maybe streetable cam, the best heads/porting I can afford, and later, the biggest supercharger I can get to work well. What do you think works best in that long-term scenario? BB’s or another brand?
As a final item, I won’t mind a quieter exhaust note as long as I can switch modes, and I do like to hear my V8, especially after cam. Thx for any help.
Thanks for watching! I don't have definitive first hand experience with some of this, but my thoughts are as follows:
I've heard a bit about heat but honestly not much. With so much room in the engine bay (relatively speaking) and high flow radiators and fans being affordable, I can't imagine heat build up on a C5 would be much of an issue. (Have a couple buddies who race them in NASA and don't ever remember heat related issues.) B&B has a model called the Fusion that might be what you're looking for. It's more expensive, but it's a dual mode "mild to wild" setup that's also supposed to drone less at highway speeds. That might suit your goals perfectly. Hope that helps! Best of luck and thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Chevy ls sounds happy
After listening it hides all the top end lifter valve dumping smooth
Sold!
Do you know where I can get my EBCM REBUILT?
Thanks for the great and fast comment on my post very impressive... now if you can just get BB to send me one for my 63rd birthday for my 2001 Millennium Yellow LS1 convertible I'd be your best friend forever lol... keep the videos coming.
Haha! You’re most welcome! Sorry I don’t have that kind of influence just yet, but my dad might have something to say about it since he also has a 2001 millennium yellow Corvette 😉👍🏻
@@jax1079 cool would like to send pics of mine but can't see a way to do it... love to see his too
Would you recommend with a auto?
Killing me can’t decide between this or atak
Only mod will be axel back
Yes, you might not get some of the popping on overruns but the sound should be just as glorious. Good luck! And thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
Great video. I was also wondering where they came from. The Corsa Sport is way too quiet, I need these BB for my 2000 C5
You won't be disappointed. Love the sound. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Great entertaining video! Can't wait to order it.
I've been down shifter a lot with a automatic
My car come with a Corsa 38000 miles I got it 8 years ago I'm 75 years old it's a triple black got 19 inch wheels all the way around did a good job I'm thinking about going straight pipe
Love the "drone" I thought thats what its all about. Its a American sportscar, modern day muscle. Suppose to be loud. We've turn into a bunch of pancies.
ANd I'm 76.
By drone I think most people are referring to unpleasant frequencies that can be caused by the Corvette’s large exposed cargo area (that’s what I’m referring to). Since there is no partition in the C5 separating the driver from that area, some exhausts unpleasantly boom in the open space. The B&B system keeps this to a minimum even in the aggressive pipes that I have. Hope that helps to explain it. Thanks for watching!
@@jax1079 Thanks man!
Loved my Billy Boat Bullets on my C5. The tone was spot on. With cam, headers and no cats it was just too loud tho. Switched over to a Z06 Ti axle back...now it’s too quiet. 😫
I've actually heard a number of people do the same thing: they go big on the custom, get too loud, dial it back to the C5 Z06 exhaust, and then miss the noise. 🤣 Have you looked into the BB Fusion lineup with the baffles to switch between quiet and loud? Might be a good happy medium. 😉👍🏻
JAX Thanks for the reply and suggestion! I’ve actually considered the Fusion as a potential replacement. I just can’t get past the price tag. 🥴I might actually go with cutouts on the xpipe. 👍
A worthy alternative 😉👍🏻
What’s w the stock-ish C5 exhaust fluttering sound? I’m noticing it on mine but it’s driving me nuts. Does it in this too.
Fluttering? Not sure I understand. The LS1 has a unique sound due to its construction (which is why it differs from the Coyote or the Hemi engines), and a free flowing exhaust would amplify its characteristic sound, not necessarily change it.
Usually headers and xpipe fix that fluttering
@@Hugo350R ahhh. Doing that soon since it’s apart this winter.
@@35057 Ita the H-Pipe. There us a video on here that alters it to get rid of the sound. The hole from factory is the size of a dime and must be opened more.
Good video. Have you dyno’d to see your gains? I picked up a secondhand axle back Corsa for just under $700. I’m in the market for a set of Kooks headers and X-pipe! I’m in Atlanta as well. 2001 C5Z white/torch red
Nice! I’ll keep my eyes open for you! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Headers , x pipe and chambered cans sound the best to me.
That sounds like a great combo! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
How is the drone at highway cruise speeds? I'm just 56, but I spend a lot of time driving and don't like drone at cruise.
It's a bit boomy, definitely not quiet. Might be worth going with something like the BB Fusion, which gives you the option between wild and mild. It could wear on you if you drive longer distances.
@@jax1079 Yeah, I had their full 3" system with long tubes on my 07 Z51 and it was INSANELY loud at all speeds. Went to Z06 NPP and was much happier with that.
@@mcm95403 Yeah, I imagine that made some noise. Haha!
I dont want a trash can sound ya know from a mustang but Billy boat actually makes it sound good.
Well, most Mustangs sound like trash, but I think you’d be very happy with this setup. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Sound is important. However, performance is THE most important. I have factory Z06 on all my c5 vettes. Lowest restriction system available. And quiet! Know the biggest thing you can do to your c5 exhaust? Replace the base car midpipe with a Z06 midpipe. Increases flow 16% by deleting the precats!
This is true. Great point 👍🏻
What's the parts number?
Hey jack new subscriber, i have also done alot of research on alot of exhaust and i am being very picky before i spend the money on something i wont be happy with...a few days ago i came across b b exhaust and i can tell its the best so far for price and sound,,,
Could you tell me what model you have as a exhaust, i am looking to order same as yourz....ty very for your asst.
And great video review ....
Thanks! My exhaust is the B&B Bullet quad exhaust with the polished tips. Might find a good deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday 😉👍🏻
@@jax1079 is that a 2in or 3in exhaust??
I believe all the bullet exhausts are four inch tips.
@@jax1079 ty for all your asst,enjoy the wkend,
No problem!
Do you have a X pipe with this set up???
Nope, that's base level sound. Plan on getting long tubes to really unleash it.
i think we all hear the same thing when we think of the vq35de
This is true! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻
I paid around $100.00 each for Cherry Bomb mufflers for my FRC and they about the same as those, at least to me.
Nice! Great value 👍🏻
What color is that ?
Torch Red
Did Billy Boats 2 years ago
Nice!
Is the exhaust axle back? Or cat back?
Axel back. Cats are much farther forward on the C5. Need long tube headers (and an X pipe) to cover the whole system. When combined with the whole thing, the Bullets would be even louder 😉👍🏻
@@jax1079 They sound really good. Best yet ive listened to. I am one of the few who WANT drone and deeper tones.
PMR Completely agree 😉👍🏻
I’m sold at 65
What color is your car, def not stock. Why not try out the bypass mod?
Torch Red is a pretty common color 😉👍🏻
Muffler on or off?
The Bullets don’t really have mufflers. B&B has different levels of exhaust (as well as a fusion version that can be switched between loud and reasonable), but the Bullets are pipes only.
I tried to buy an exhaust system for my 97 LT1 camaro right before covid but right before ship date they sent me an email they don't have it and refunded me. That sucked.
Bummer! Hope you get your hands on a set. You won’t regret it 👍🏻
I'm sorry. The Corsa exhaust sounds better and more menacing IMO. Billy boat is cheaper for a reason.
Bought my 04 Z06 w/LT's, bullet cats, and an unknown Corsa catback. I absolutely LOVE the sound. It's very nice in the car and not too loud. What when I go heavy throttle... holy cow is it loud. Zero drone and I even drove it 2500 miles last summer on a road trip. Never got annoying at all. I love it!
This is me on the Tail of the dragon w/windows down and no music. (my stupid GPS was on though and telling me to turn LOL...) czcams.com/video/_-tDqV9ac34/video.html
btw... 54yr old
NIce! LOVE IT!
What is the cheapest BILLY BOAT EXHAUST that I can get for my c5?
This one with just two pipes
I have a c5 looking for the exhaust system you have can you email me the part number
Thanks
Easy enough to find by name. Billy Boat Bullets, just type into the search of vendors like Southern Car Parts.
drone sounds on the drive by, dont like it on dodge either, sounds best on the mustang... honestly the corsa catback is the best sounding on both the c5 and cts v caddy, not quite ferrari but the corsa does have a more precise rip sound to it
I do agree that the Corsa exhaust has an amazing sound, but you pay for it.
I'm a 70 year old man and I like drone
Love to hear it!
No I'm 77 04 convertible black black I've had 10 years
Yes
I’m 67, lol
Oh yeah...........
Agree
Yeah if you own an Audi, BMW or a Porsche, there is another option out there. Buy a Corvette.
I've come to the conclusion 8 germans watched this video lol
Bahaha! Quite possibly!
idk why i even bother watching videos like this i will probably never mod my C5 unless it breaks and i have to pull it apart any way
Google sweet Corvette on you tube my video is 30 second's long... It's my C 5 year 04 BTR STAGE 4 cam no cat's
Nice! Love a free breathing LS!
@@jax1079 thanks
all this video did for me is
1 make me relies I'll pass on this
2 make me relies my exhaust that came on my C5 sounds better
Really? A commercial One minute and 20 seconds into the video??
I mean, gotta feed the family and all that…
You bought it because they're cheaper
Bull. Billy boats are just as spendy as corsa
Or you could just look at actual numbers.... 🤷🏼♂️