Upgrading exhaust

[cep39]

I already have a flowmaster catback installed, and I am looking to install headers and a new cat and since reading some past threads, a new s-pipe too. I was wondering where I can find abbot gaskets for pacesetters, locking bolts needed for the y-pipe, the "50 dollar high flow cat" that I keep hearing about but cant seem to find (heh), and a cheap s-pipe. If anyone knows any sites where I might be able to find this stuff I would appreciate the reply. Thanks everybody.

[loser]

Re: Upgrading exhaust

cat - http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

s pipe - http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp...d=317&catid=45

cheaper S pipe - order a 3" U bend from jegs/summit, cut it in half, flip one side over and weld back together.

locking bolts for the Y pipe - you should have it welded, along with the rest of the system.

gaskets - http://www.abbottracingheads.com/gm3800.html

locking header bolts - http://www.ftpp.net/V6/Exhaust/V6%20...er%20Bolts.htm

ebay also has 3" inch cats for $50. anymore questions just ask.

[cep39]

Re: Upgrading exhaust

Thanks alot man

[loser]

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not a problem, id get a U bend from jegs or summit for $20 or so rather than pay $70+ for the SLP install kit. heres a GREAT write up on how to make your own, if you cant weld it yourself just take it to a muffler shop it'll take them 3 minutes. or do what the write up says, and get a pipe expander, then just clamp them together http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=67580

good luck with the upgrades. oh yea, if you still have the stock plugs, now is a great time to change them. get the old manifolds off, take old plugs out, new plugs in. just becareful not to chip/crack the new plugs putting the headers in.

[cep39]

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Thanks again, I have been putting off doing headers but yesterday i almost got beat by a stock saturn sc2 manual, only pulling away after passing 60 mph. It was sad cause I thought I would beat the saturn easy with almost 75 more horsepower before mods. Heh. Anyway thanks alot.

[cep39]

Re: Upgrading exhaust

OOps I just realized that my flowmaster is a 2.5" system. Will the 3" y pipe from the headers, 3" s-pipe, and 3" cat make any difference in power if they are feeding into the smaller 2.5" exhaust?

[loser]

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you'd make more power with the 3" catback, but its probally not anough to worry about. and 2.5" systems usaully sound better than 3" , the bigger the pipes the more its going to rasp ,crackle/pop ect. like when you go WOT and then let off.

[InZane4all]

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you'd make more power with the 3" catback, but its probally not anough to worry about. and 2.5" systems usaully sound better than 3" , the bigger the pipes the more its going to rasp ,crackle/pop ect. like when you go WOT and then let off.

I haven't posted here in a while, but I'd have to totally disagree with you on this.

I used to have on my 94 3.4L Camaro a 3" exhaust setup with a 3" high flow cat with a Flowmaster 40 series muffler, and it sounded extremely aggresive. It was VERY loud, but there was absolutely no rasp whatsoever. I also had on two 3" truck tips which made it sound extremely powerful. People would pull next to me and constantly ask me if it was a V8.

I currently have a 2.5" inch exhaust setup and is nothing compare to my old one. I will be switching back into my old 3" setup in a few months, and will post sound clips when it's finished.

[loser]

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this thread is a little old, and this topic has been beaten to death. usaully 3" systems are more raspy than 2.5", mostly likely becuase they're louder ( so you hear the rasp more ) and more free flowing which causes rasp. 3.4's sound better than 3.8's, quite a bit better so im not doubting that your system sounded great on your car.

[Chevy16]

Re: Upgrading exhaust

this cat would work right!!!?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku