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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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Need some insight on an exhaust idea...

So next Sunday I'm getting my 1994 Camaro Z28 and the first modification I want to do is the exhaust.

This is my plan: True 3" duals with no cats into 40 Series Flowmasters.

Whaddya think performance wise and sound wise?

Thanks fellow enthusiasts!
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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I have 3" TDs with an X, but used Edelbrock SDT 304 series...Very good flow and nice sound...Not too loud, but roar at WOT, plus they are only 3 5/8" thich which is a huge plus...

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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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I also have the edelbrock mufflers....they are the thinest i found.

If you can get the flowmasters to work go for it.....should sound good
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Thanks guys, that's what I wanted o hear. My goal is to set off some car alarms
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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True duals are a great idea. I would also consider doing headers as the same time as well for maximum flow and gains.
Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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Indeed. Money is a little short right now since I just bought the car but I was looking at some full length pacesetters for $268. Man that would sound great.
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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on a stock car the gains will be minimal over a good catback. just not enough demand for all that flow.

unless you plan to make the car a 500rwhp monster some day...i would suggest a 2.5" setup. little cheaper, lighter, and will allow better clearance.

since its still stock...you could easily get away with some bullets. they'll tuck up nicer and still sound great
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Indeed. Money is a little short right now since I just bought the car but I was looking at some full length pacesetters for $268. Man that would sound great.
Just be advised that those are non-coated headers. If you do get them, I would paint them with a quality header paint before installing.
Old Jan 29, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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on a stock car the gains will be minimal over a good catback. just not enough demand for all that flow.

unless you plan to make the car a 500rwhp monster some day...i would suggest a 2.5" setup. little cheaper, lighter, and will allow better clearance.

since its still stock...you could easily get away with some bullets. they'll tuck up nicer and still sound great
Interesting...but yes, I do have plans. Well, someday anyway I think the exhaust will be a good start.

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Just be advised that those are non-coated headers. If you do get them, I would paint them with a quality header paint before installing.
Indeed. Thanks for the heads up.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:32 AM
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just realize that 2.5" pipes will still support ALOT of hp...and will probably give you less headaches in the long run on clearance
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by teke184
just realize that 2.5" pipes will still support ALOT of hp...and will probably give you less headaches in the long run on clearance
Yeah, you're right. But there is a guy I know with a 95 z28 with 4" td's. No cats or mufflers, straight through. I should get a pic for you guys to see. There is a lot, and I mean A LOT of pinching and tucking going on. He said he has 4 inches of clearance at the lowest part of the system. Don't know how he pulled that one off. He's got it dynoed in at 710 horse and 785 ft lbs of torque. You'd think he has some sort of backpressure issue even with that power...
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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he must have custom headers...cause none that i know of have collectors bigger than 3"

so a 4" pipe would have minimal gains...
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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You know something mean is coming when you hear that thing.
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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On a side note, if I went with 2.5" instead of 3", how will it sound differently if at all?
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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If you don't have headers then just save your money and do the project once.



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