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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:32 PM
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Best exhaust system I can get for $300?

Yeah, the main thing I want is increased horsepower on my '95 Z28. Thanks for any help.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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I have a hooker cat back getting put on right now...along with my jet hot long tubes From what I have been reading the hooker is a great cat back for the money.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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i got a hooker. its awesome and was only like 285 shipped from thunder racing. gets louder as you drive it. very easy install. took me about an hour total. i recommend it.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Another option would be to hit up Ebay and do a search for "magnaflow camaro" and you should see a few auctions for said exhaust system for about 250 or about $320 with a high flow cat. AWESOME deal IMO.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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I can only afford to the get Hooker Catback exhaust itself. No headers or anything yet. Can I expect about 25 more horses at the crank like it says?
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:48 PM
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Plus the Magnaflow is stainless.

I've heard the Hooker system is supposed to sound great, but I personally wouldn't mess with another aluminized system again. The Magnaflow is just too cheap to bother with the aluminized stuff.

Another for Magnaflow.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 04:49 PM
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I let you know how it feels if I ever get my car back.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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I like the Hooker catback. It sounds great behind my Jet Hot longtubes and hooker Y-pipe. Its the best deal for the money imo and unlike the Magnaflow the tips look nice.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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Another vote for the Hooker cat-back.

No cat-back will give you 25 HP at the crank.

11 rear wheel horsepower is reasonable.

Dan
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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SLP 2OTL is also an option @ $320.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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What system for $300 will give me the most horsepower?
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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you dont have many choices spending 300 bucks. I was lucky enough to find a used borla for only 340 shipped

cant wait to fire up the car with it on
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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Dammit.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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I believe they all make about the same hp. I've heard Flowmaster gives a little less but there's no proof to back that up. If you just want the most hp for under $300 bucks get a cutout. $50 bucks later your car will sound mean as hell and you'll get great hp. I spent $0 btw by doing my own cutout. The best sounding setup for an otherwise stock exhaust. If you HAVE to have a catback I'd go for the Hooker also. Heard nothing but great things about it, not to mention it has a very nice deep tone.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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Another vote for Hooker



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