Stock SS muffler review

[whiteshark]

I found a good deal on an entire 02 SS catback so even though I already had a Dynomax muffler I went ahead and bought the whole thing. I sold the muffler and tips to my little brother and I'm putting the I-pipe on my car. Anyway he had it put on his 98 bird and I just drove it and man it makes a huge difference. I could not believe how much better it made it sound. I still can't decide if I like it better than my Dynomax or not. His is definitely deeper, but much quiter, that's my only complaint. But if you want a v8ish sound (obviously not that good, but a good throaty sound) but not a loud obnoxious exhaust, I'd definitely recomend a stock v8 muffler, It makes the car sound 100x better, and you can get them hella cheap [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

[Loochy88]

how much did you pick that whole setup up for? [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] nothing quite like "hella cheap".

[bobrules]

This?

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/in...il?v=1&pid=778

The SS/WS6 exhaust was a pretty good flowing piece out of the factory.

[whiteshark]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Loochy88:
how much did you pick that whole setup up for? [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] nothing quite like "hella cheap".<hr></blockquote>

I'm all about hella cheap :D I picked all of it up for 50 bucks, with only about 20k on it [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

and yup that's the one, don't know about the 10 hp, but it sounds good [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ December 01, 2003: Message edited by: whiteshark ]</p>

[Lord_Verminaard]

What size is the pipe and the inlet of the muffler? Thanx.

Brendan
2000 Camaro L36 M49

[whiteshark]

2.75" I do believe

[Bluebird]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by whiteshark:
2.75" I do believe<hr></blockquote>

Correct. All V8 Pipes from GM (Not SLP Options) are 2.75" At least all 4th Gen. V8's

[Tekone]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by whiteshark:
I found a good deal on an entire 02 SS catback so even though I already had a Dynomax muffler I went ahead and bought the whole thing. I sold the muffler and tips to my little brother and I'm putting the I-pipe on my car. Anyway he had it put on his 98 bird and I just drove it and man it makes a huge difference. I could not believe how much better it made it sound. I still can't decide if I like it better than my Dynomax or not. His is definitely deeper, but much quiter, that's my only complaint. But if you want a v8ish sound (obviously not that good, but a good throaty sound) but not a loud obnoxious exhaust, I'd definitely recomend a stock v8 muffler, It makes the car sound 100x better, and you can get them hella cheap [img]smile.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

Then why does my nearly new Z28 catback sound like crap? I swear everyone that has just put on a Z28 or SS catback says how good they sound, but mine does not sound good at all. Either I must have a bad catback, or they must take forever to start sounding better. Anyways, enough ranting. I do hope you enjoy your new catback. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Chrisz24]

How did you make the 2.75 connect to the 2.25"?

I have a TA setup in my basement and noone could figure out how to make it work, they dont make adapters for that size.

[Bluebird]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Chrisz24:
How did you make the 2.75 connect to the 2.25"?

I have a TA setup in my basement and noone could figure out how to make it work, they dont make adapters for that size.<hr></blockquote>

An Exhaust/Muffler Shop can't make an adapter for that? :rolleyes:

Come on! [img]graemlins/dunce.gif[/img]
It is possible.

[Bluebird]

Hey whiteshark, about how loud is it?
Like slightly louder than stock V6?
My V6 came from the factory with the Dual-Outlet Muffler. Did your brothers?

[whiteshark]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Chrisz24:
How did you make the 2.75 connect to the 2.25"?
<hr></blockquote>

Any exhaust shop can do it very easily.

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Bluebird:
Hey whiteshark, about how loud is it?
Like slightly louder than stock V6?
My V6 came from the factory with the Dual-Outlet Muffler. Did your brothers?<hr></blockquote>

It's definitely louder than stock, but not as loud as my dynomax. And his didn't come with the duals from factory, so I don't know how much difference there would be.