Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

[badinfluenceRS]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the differences in the exhaust system is between 95-97 3.8's and 98+ cars

The Flowmaster Catback's are different part numbers for each one. The modification encyclopedia justs lists the part #17358 (98+ catback)...95-97 part # is 17358.

I ask b/c there's a 98+ catback for sale, and I was wondering if I could make it work on my 96. Anyone know what the difference is?

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

it will fit. only different if at all would be the hanger style or locations. no big deal

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

nice...thanks

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

seller fell through on the flowmaster catback...I assume an LT1 magnaflow catback would work too...right?

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

yes..

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

cool, thanks BLLDOGG...once again

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

yet another catback sale fell thru...

Looking on summit at I-pipes...they say that pre 97 are different from 98+ even for the I-pipe...is this true? or is it again part of the hanging system? or are the pipes different bends?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...w=32&N=700+115 + http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=WLK-53061

also will a 3rd gen I and OA pipe work?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=WLK-46744

also have a Borla catback offered for $190...are they good exhaust systems?

[slow6]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

borla is great quality and sounds awesome on v8s

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

Just bought it...$200 shipped

they sell on summit for $745...not in excellent shape but still a good deal

[97rs4life]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

yea looks beat up, but for the price you can't go wrong as long as there are no leaks or anything

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

yea looks beat up, but for the price you can't go wrong as long as there are no leaks or anything

beat up but no leaks according to seller, should be better than my flowmaster 80 tho...and fits my budget. Now I need to buy shocks :(

[00FlowCamaro]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

Not to be jumping to conclusions, but does he have it hooked up wrong? I know my Flowmaster In/Out side is overlapping. Unless, I am wrong and Borla has it setup different. The Borla pipes would be sticking out a heck of a lot further than the Flowmaster Catback?

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

Not to be jumping to conclusions, but does he have it hooked up wrong? I know my Flowmaster In/Out side is overlapping. Unless, I am wrong and Borla has it setup different. The Borla pipes would be sticking out a heck of a lot further than the Flowmaster Catback?

no...you can tell by the 3" inlet and smaller 2.5" dual outlets...the tailpipes are part of the catback and designed to be the right length

[00FlowCamaro]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

I know my friend has an Excelerator Exhaust which I had never heard of before on his, and I swear it doesnt even sound like it would go on a Camaro. His pipes stick out behind the body like 5 in. or so, it kinda looks ridiculous and outdone. Was the dumbass who had it before him who put them on.

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Flowmaster Catback Differences from 97 to 98+

I know my friend has an Excelerator Exhaust which I had never heard of before on his, and I swear it doesnt even sound like it would go on a Camaro. His pipes stick out behind the body like 5 in. or so, it kinda looks ridiculous and outdone. Was the dumbass who had it before him who put them on.

yea...excelerator?

Borla is a good brand from what I hear....I think I'll be fine haha