Changing Exhaust
07-13-2006, 08:07 AM
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Changing Exhaust I currently have the flowmaster 80 series muffler on my 98 camaro z28. It came with the car when i bought it about 3 years ago. I wnated to change it with something like the LM set up but i dont want to spend all that $$$ on the cat back kit because I might have to put her up for sale 
because the family is growing and I will eventually need more room. Would it be wise to just get a bullet muffler and have a muffler she fab up the exhaust?? Also by getting a bullet will that cause emissions issues. I live in brooklyn NY and i have to get the car inspected yearly and I should keep the car for another 2 years or so. 
because the family is growing and I will eventually need more room. Would it be wise to just get a bullet muffler and have a muffler she fab up the exhaust?? Also by getting a bullet will that cause emissions issues. I live in brooklyn NY and i have to get the car inspected yearly and I should keep the car for another 2 years or so. 
07-13-2006, 08:16 AM
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i'm one of those "do it right or don't do it at all" people. a loudmouth is under $400 for a full, stainless steel catback that will last forever and likely outperforms every other catback under the sun. that is dirt cheap for such a high quality catback.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards 
should be here any day now.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
i'm one of those "do it right or don't do it at all" people. a loudmouth is under $400 for a full, stainless steel catback that will last forever and likely outperforms every other catback under the sun. that is dirt cheap for such a high quality catback.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout ). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
07-13-2006, 09:52 AM
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no. cutouts go before the muffler in the I-pipe but after the catalytic converters. your emissions will not change. the only pollution you'll have to worry about is noise pollution my friend
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
no. cutouts go before the muffler in the I-pipe but after the catalytic converters. your emissions will not change. the only pollution you'll have to worry about is noise pollution my friend
but i will ask which has the best warrenty? Just incase......
07-13-2006, 01:45 PM
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for a cutout? go to www.thunderracing.com
they sell a stainless QTP cutout for $45. this is the one i'm going to get. it's stainless so it'll outlast the exhaust it's welded in. the warranty shouldn't matter as it's stainless steel and a manual cutout so there's nothing that can really go wrong with it that is QTP's fault. if you are interested in an electric cutout, i'd be worried about a warranty. however, an electric cutout is ~$200 so for that money you may as well get a whole catback
they sell a stainless QTP cutout for $45. this is the one i'm going to get. it's stainless so it'll outlast the exhaust it's welded in. the warranty shouldn't matter as it's stainless steel and a manual cutout so there's nothing that can really go wrong with it that is QTP's fault. if you are interested in an electric cutout, i'd be worried about a warranty. however, an electric cutout is ~$200 so for that money you may as well get a whole catback
