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Old 01-27-2012, 11:16 AM
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I had ARH 1/7/8" headers and hypo cats installed yesterday on my 2001 SS M6
Race Proven Motorsports installed and dyno tuned yesterday.
What a great group of guys. What a great job they did, and in a timely manner.
one day. My daughter and I were there for the tuning.
base line dyno
312.63 hp 330.39 torque.
after install and tune
340.50 hp 358.98 torque.
I have owned this car since new and have wanted this all this time.
My wife finally said get them now you just turned 60. So I did.
I would recommend these guys anytime all day long.
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Well done sir! Where did you buy these hypo cats? How do you like them? Running an aftermarket catback system...right?
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Default Running an aftermarket catback system

Running the stock SS exhaust.
RPM brought headers,catted y-pipein along with new motor and tranny mounts
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nice power and torque gains!!
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Nice gains with the exhaust setup. I have the exact same setup excep with LM2 catback. Sounds so good too
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I'm curious if you went ahead with a nice flowing aftermarket catback if you'd make a few more horses... Nice gains for sure!
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Default extra horses with cat-back

I really don't know If I would gain more. I guess I would although I didn't
think the SS exhaust was all that bad.
I didn't ask the guys at RPM.Maybe some one with personal experience or knowledge will answer that one.
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Unless it's an SLP optioned dual dual exhaust, the stock muffler is actually quite restrictive. A nice aftermarket catback would probably get you a few more HP.

Here was a post someone did cutting open a stock muffler to have a look inside.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-l...1-muffler.html
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Originally Posted by Bramlok
Unless it's an SLP optioned dual dual exhaust, the stock muffler is actually quite restrictive. A nice aftermarket catback would probably get you a few more HP.
Here was a post someone did cutting open a stock muffler to have a look inside.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-l...1-muffler.html
Exactly my thoughts. Good thing is, there are plenty of catback setups that won't break the bank too. Probably worth looking into imo.
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Let the man enjoy the awesome gains with what he has! You start talking about this and that to make more power it will soon never stop. ha
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Default Let the man enjoy the awesome gains

Actually I could improve by doing more I am sure. I almost didn't post
because these things sometimes deteriorate into an argument over 1 3/4 vs 1 7/8 or this mfg over that mfg. etc.etc.
I thought I had good gains and really wanted to thank Race Proven Motorsports.
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I can see an EASY 10rwhp, just swap in a high flow muffler! A Magnaflow #12267 (about $105) or a Dynomax# 17227 (about $104). Both are Stainless Steel, Quiet, and will swap in with minimal modification at a exhaust shop!

Sorry, when I'm not feeding my own Modification addiction I feel compelled to encourage the addiction in others!

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Thanks Bill I Appreciate it. Your car is deff strong for having 140k miles on it. There is always more power to be had. Enjoy what you have for now and if you ever want more come back and see us.
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How much was it if you don't mind me asking?
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What was the reason you went with the 1 7/8 instead of the 1 3/4?
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Nice gains!
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
What was the reason you went with the 1 7/8 instead of the 1 3/4?
1 7/8 will make more power on ANY combo on an LS engine
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Originally Posted by Frans96SS
1 7/8 will make more power on ANY combo on an LS engine
If that's true why don't you see more people using them?
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I'm actually debating on buying a set but with all the misinformation out there I'm not sure.
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
If that's true why don't you see more people using them?
I havent sold a set of 1 3/4 in almost 6 years. If you ask other reputable shops im sure they will tell you the same.


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