Whats my exhaust size?... Also I have another question...

[Need4Camaro]

I have a 97 Camaro RS with the Y87 Package so I think the only difference in the exhaust is dual turn downs... I THINK because it's from SLP. But for information purposes, what size inlet/outlet exhaust do I have and does it really net me 5 extra ponies? My car DOES feel a tad bit more responsive than my dads 98 V6...

Here's the other question...I like the sound and tone of my RS exhaust perfectly but I still...want more power... My question is if I had an exhaust shop gave me 3 inch outlets from the muffler and got 3 inch tips that show instead of those hidden turndowns... would I gain any power and keep my sound?

[BLLDOGG]

you exhaust size is 2.25"......as for getting more ponnies, i dont think you going to get really much cuase your still going to be restricting the exhaust flow with the stocker. if you like your sound, get a cutout.

[saltnvinegar6287]

also your dad's '98 has 3.23 gears in the back if its a 5-speed, 3.08 if its an auto. With the Y87 package on your 97, if its a 5-speed you still only have 3.23's but if its an auto, its got 3.42's so that would also make your car feel more peppy.

[Need4Camaro]

Any larger exhausts that will give me the same or close to the same sound but more power? What determines sound anyway? I always thought it was the muffler and the exhaust pipes had nothing to do with it...

[99v6cam]

Sound is determined basically by mufflers, cats and pipe size. Bigger pipe size = louder. No cats = louder. No mufflers = louder. And of course vice versa.

[AaronG]

Originally posted by saltnvinegar6287:
also your dad's '98 has 3.23 gears in the back if its a 5-speed, 3.08 if its an auto. With the Y87 package on your 97, if its a 5-speed you still only have 3.23's but if its an auto, its got 3.42's so that would also make your car feel more peppy.

just because he yas a auto or a stick, doesnt dictate what gears he has. many autos came with 3.23s, and even some non y87's came with the 3.42s. im not sure about the stick guys, but i think that they can also have 3.08. also, y87 is only a auto, it came with LSD and 3.42 rear.

[98Camaro3.8]

Originally posted by AaronG:
just because he yas a auto or a stick, doesnt dictate what gears he has. many autos came with 3.23s, and even some non y87's came with the 3.42s. im not sure about the stick guys, but i think that they can also have 3.08. also, y87 is only a auto, it came with LSD and 3.42 rear.

Holy crap.

Autos: 3.08s (standard) or 3.42s with Y87. No 3.23s.
Manuals: Only 3.23s.
Y87 is available on M5s, it just doesn't include the 3.42 gears.

[Need4Camaro]

Dumb and out of topic question, but whats LSD?...

[98Camaro3.8]

Originally posted by Need4Camaro:
Dumb and out of topic question, but whats LSD?...

Limited Slip Differential.

[My3birds]

its a bad drug :hold for laughter: lol.

[HAZ-Matt]

Originally posted by My3birds:
its a bad drug :hold for laughter: lol.

lysergic acid diethylamide

[HAZ-Matt]

Originally posted by 98Camaro3.8:
Autos: 3.08s (standard) or 3.42s with Y87. No 3.23s.
Manuals: Only 3.23s.
Y87 is available on M5s, it just doesn't include the 3.42 gears.

Correct.

If you are talking V8 Fbods then

Autos: 2.73 std, 3.23 "Performance Axle Ratio"
Manual: 3.42 std