Exhaust Reviews - Post your setup!
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Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 66
From: Occoquan, VA
Kooks LT1 1" 3/4 with emissions fittings.
Kooks Y-pipe w/ cats
Borla adjustable catback.
Very nice headers but I felt the install was a little more of a PITA because you have to leave off the oil cooler and run a different oil filter. It would have been nice if that had been in the instructions, but the search feature on this site hooked me up with the info. Y-pipe is a great fit. Tucks up nice. The previous Y-pipe I used with my Hooker LT's had random tech high flow cats, and I can definitly say that the cats that Kooks uses will make your car a bit louder. I was pretty surprised at how loud my car was when I fired it up. Not as loud as a car with no cats, but way louder than it was.
Oh, and I passed VA emissions with everything in my sig using the new exhaust system if anyone cares.
Kooks Y-pipe w/ cats
Borla adjustable catback.
Very nice headers but I felt the install was a little more of a PITA because you have to leave off the oil cooler and run a different oil filter. It would have been nice if that had been in the instructions, but the search feature on this site hooked me up with the info. Y-pipe is a great fit. Tucks up nice. The previous Y-pipe I used with my Hooker LT's had random tech high flow cats, and I can definitly say that the cats that Kooks uses will make your car a bit louder. I was pretty surprised at how loud my car was when I fired it up. Not as loud as a car with no cats, but way louder than it was.
Oh, and I passed VA emissions with everything in my sig using the new exhaust system if anyone cares.
Last edited by BBZ; Aug 22, 2007 at 09:46 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,592
From: N Falmouth MA
Actually.. Update on this one.. My buddy's MS4 cam, PRC heads and Jet Hot LT's,, ORY and hooker CB sounds GREAT! I LOVE it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnCkO...elated&search=
Last edited by Bayer-Z28; Sep 3, 2007 at 03:10 PM.
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 191
From: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Pacesetter LTs, hi-flow cats, summit x pipe, moroso spiral flows. complete custom made by my dad and I
tailpipes coming in september
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 14
From: Florida
I have a SLP "Loudmouth" on my car. I hated it from day 1.The drone and dump truck sound made me not want to drive my car. I recently put a Borla XR-1 on in place of the LM resonator/muffler and it sounds great!! I am very happy with the Borlamouth.
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 173
i don't have any pics or sound clips, but i had the setup as follows:
BBK shorties/Ypipe
flowmaster 40DF in place of catalytic converter
tailpipe running out 1/2 way down passenger door
best sounding F-car exhaust i've ever had, plenty of room up under the car, no carpet fires, and plenty of positive attention from anyone else on the road!
on my first 4th gen i had stock mannies, cat delete mod, and flowmaster muffler mounted to stock exhaust piping. i hated it with a passion, i'd never recommend it to anyone.
i later deleted the flowmaster and over-the-axle pipe and put a bullet before the rear axle and i loved it!
BBK shorties/Ypipe
flowmaster 40DF in place of catalytic converter
tailpipe running out 1/2 way down passenger door
best sounding F-car exhaust i've ever had, plenty of room up under the car, no carpet fires, and plenty of positive attention from anyone else on the road!
on my first 4th gen i had stock mannies, cat delete mod, and flowmaster muffler mounted to stock exhaust piping. i hated it with a passion, i'd never recommend it to anyone.
i later deleted the flowmaster and over-the-axle pipe and put a bullet before the rear axle and i loved it!
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 155
New exhaust: Pacesetter Race Only Longtubes + Texas Speed True Duals:
First off, my old system was Arizona Speed and Marine "longtubes" and a magnaflow catback (off road, no emissions).
New System Pros:
*Despite having to raise the engine up, the Pacesetters allow for MUCH more working space than the previous headers. Plugs are easier, the header bolts themselves are easier to get too, and they look a ton better.
*Everyone suggested getting a dual system custom made as opposed to the Texas Speed kit. I'm located in Philadelphia, PA and it's near impossible to get people to work on your car with no emissions stuff. The Texas Speed kit did NOT fit right on. After a few snips and trims in my driveway, I was able to fit it nicely. Well worth it for me, instead of waiting and paying for a shop to rig something up. The supplied clamps and fasteners are really top notch, far better than the cheasy U clamps.
*The overall sound difference is OUTSTANDING. 9999x better than the other headers and the catback. I have no idea as to performance gains yet, but I would imagine they would be minimal as I have a basically stock engine.
*Finally, no more catback rattling. I had issues with my magnaflow hitting the panhard bar and axle...NO MORE!!
New System Cons:
*Pacesetters bang steering shaft and frame, had to move/modify some stuff get it right.
*True duals leave me with no tailpipes, let's hope I don't get pulled over!
*...I honestly can't think of anymore cons right now
First off, my old system was Arizona Speed and Marine "longtubes" and a magnaflow catback (off road, no emissions).
New System Pros:
*Despite having to raise the engine up, the Pacesetters allow for MUCH more working space than the previous headers. Plugs are easier, the header bolts themselves are easier to get too, and they look a ton better.
*Everyone suggested getting a dual system custom made as opposed to the Texas Speed kit. I'm located in Philadelphia, PA and it's near impossible to get people to work on your car with no emissions stuff. The Texas Speed kit did NOT fit right on. After a few snips and trims in my driveway, I was able to fit it nicely. Well worth it for me, instead of waiting and paying for a shop to rig something up. The supplied clamps and fasteners are really top notch, far better than the cheasy U clamps.
*The overall sound difference is OUTSTANDING. 9999x better than the other headers and the catback. I have no idea as to performance gains yet, but I would imagine they would be minimal as I have a basically stock engine.
*Finally, no more catback rattling. I had issues with my magnaflow hitting the panhard bar and axle...NO MORE!!
New System Cons:
*Pacesetters bang steering shaft and frame, had to move/modify some stuff get it right.
*True duals leave me with no tailpipes, let's hope I don't get pulled over!
*...I honestly can't think of anymore cons right now
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 21
From: Las Vegas
My system is mellow. It had a flowmaster muffler when I bought the car in April. I recently got a Gibson stainless steel catback with 4" intercool chrome tips, SLP lid. It sounds GREAT and I have noticed increase get up & go.....very happy!!
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 133
From: Middle River MD
SORRY....already posted new thread about my new setup, before seeing this thread, but here ya go....
Got tired of being teased about running my stock catback, and probably choking off some horsepower, so I finally swapped it out. Keep in mind I already had a Borla adjustable and a Magnaflow...didn't like the sound of either, so stuck with the stocker for most of the Summer. Ironically, the new setup sounds damn near identical to the Magnaflow, lol...Maybe the new setup will free up a tenth or so. Car went 11.67@115 with stock catback FWIW.
I pieced it together for about 175 bucks total and the car actually "feels" better at most any rpm when driving.
Parts used:
$54.39 Dynomax #54064 I pipe
$66.39 Dynomax #53061 over axle pipe
$25.00 Force Pro-Series 3" chambered muffler (new, but secondhand)
$21.98 Riker 3" 90* elbow
$18.98 Riker 3" turndown spout
Five 3" Stainless steel band clamps (already had)
I did have to make/weld a hanger onto "tailpipe", but was able to use stock rubber hanger. I need to figure out how to keep exhaust from "moving"...It sort of moved around with stock catback as well. It doesn't hit anything, but in last video, you'll see what I mean by "move", lol.
Here's a couple quick videos...
One of car idling and revved, a couple others taken in-car, and another quick warm idle vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTk-3nvQUcw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh6eEhyWRWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67bF7AubHnU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rt9jZjr13E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh-wpPVwIEM
Got tired of being teased about running my stock catback, and probably choking off some horsepower, so I finally swapped it out. Keep in mind I already had a Borla adjustable and a Magnaflow...didn't like the sound of either, so stuck with the stocker for most of the Summer. Ironically, the new setup sounds damn near identical to the Magnaflow, lol...Maybe the new setup will free up a tenth or so. Car went 11.67@115 with stock catback FWIW.
I pieced it together for about 175 bucks total and the car actually "feels" better at most any rpm when driving.
Parts used:
$54.39 Dynomax #54064 I pipe
$66.39 Dynomax #53061 over axle pipe
$25.00 Force Pro-Series 3" chambered muffler (new, but secondhand)
$21.98 Riker 3" 90* elbow
$18.98 Riker 3" turndown spout
Five 3" Stainless steel band clamps (already had)
I did have to make/weld a hanger onto "tailpipe", but was able to use stock rubber hanger. I need to figure out how to keep exhaust from "moving"...It sort of moved around with stock catback as well. It doesn't hit anything, but in last video, you'll see what I mean by "move", lol.
Here's a couple quick videos...
One of car idling and revved, a couple others taken in-car, and another quick warm idle vid...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTk-3nvQUcw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh6eEhyWRWk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67bF7AubHnU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rt9jZjr13E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh-wpPVwIEM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 8
From: southington CT
SLP loudmouth $340 (more expensive now...)
Hooker LT's (coated- jet-hot, with egr) $499
Hooker ORY (also coated) $225
o2 sims $34 each
'96 Z28
This setup is extremely loud... especially at about 2500rpm......theres a 225 dollar fine in CT when your car is this loud...if you go with this setup....WATCH FOR COPS. Besides that, i am extremely happy with the quality of all of the parts, their fitment, and their installation (i had access to a lift for the headers....so they weren't AS bad....my hats off to you garage LT install guys) still- had to jack up the engine and the tranny to fit the passenger side. performance gains SOP - very noticeable. wicked acceleration- if you can get your tires to grip, and on highway at higher rpm's there is also a very noticable gain in power. if you want LOUD--go with this
Hooker LT's (coated- jet-hot, with egr) $499
Hooker ORY (also coated) $225
o2 sims $34 each
'96 Z28
This setup is extremely loud... especially at about 2500rpm......theres a 225 dollar fine in CT when your car is this loud...if you go with this setup....WATCH FOR COPS. Besides that, i am extremely happy with the quality of all of the parts, their fitment, and their installation (i had access to a lift for the headers....so they weren't AS bad....my hats off to you garage LT install guys) still- had to jack up the engine and the tranny to fit the passenger side. performance gains SOP - very noticeable. wicked acceleration- if you can get your tires to grip, and on highway at higher rpm's there is also a very noticable gain in power. if you want LOUD--go with this
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2
From: wausau, wi
slp header install
I read that you have the slp header kit, and by the way your dyno run sound sweet. I bought the same kit and found out the instruction basically suck. I got the dr side header on but I can't get the pass. side on. How did you get yours on? The back part of the flange is hitting the inner fender. Do you have any ideas.
thanks
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