Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
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Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
I know MTI does this mod,3" mandrel bent Y pipe and Flowmaster collector.The FLP Y pipe is 2.5" and has a small collector.
Any before and after dyno pulls out there? I wonder if it is worth the money to change.
Any before and after dyno pulls out there? I wonder if it is worth the money to change.
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
If you are doing this for the track, then get the cutouts in the off road pipes. That is what I am doing. Basically they will just be header extension and provide good gains. Turndowns are available also. You can send in your off road pipes and they will convert them for you at a cheaper pirce.
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20cutouts.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20turndowns.jpg" alt=" - " />
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20cutouts.jpg" alt=" - " />
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A gain is dumping the Y collector and putting in a Flowmaster collector.For some reason FLP thinks there Y is good.It goes from 2 2 1/2 pipes merged down to a 2 1/4 then back to 3".There can be up to 10hp by changing this out.
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I talked with East Side Performance (an LS1Tech sponsor - see box on right) and they told me they are running a custom FLP Y-pipe with great results over stock.
...their unit contains a restructive pipe after the header collector that increases scavaging because the down-wind gasses expand and pull out the exhaust gas in front of the header collector....this trick is used on all NASCAR headers...I also saw an article in this month's High Performance Pontiac (HPP) on the same topic...
...anyway I'm not sure of the size of their Y-pipe ...asume it is 2.75 diameter, but not sure...they claim great results, however...
...their unit contains a restructive pipe after the header collector that increases scavaging because the down-wind gasses expand and pull out the exhaust gas in front of the header collector....this trick is used on all NASCAR headers...I also saw an article in this month's High Performance Pontiac (HPP) on the same topic...
...anyway I'm not sure of the size of their Y-pipe ...asume it is 2.75 diameter, but not sure...they claim great results, however...
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2001 Pewter WS6:
<strong> If you are doing this for the track, then get the cutouts in the off road pipes. That is what I am doing. Basically they will just be header extension and provide good gains. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, works for me! Easy dual exhaust *L*
<small>[ March 04, 2003, 09:39 AM: Message edited by: BillWS6Formula ]</small>
<strong> If you are doing this for the track, then get the cutouts in the off road pipes. That is what I am doing. Basically they will just be header extension and provide good gains. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yep, works for me! Easy dual exhaust *L*
<small>[ March 04, 2003, 09:39 AM: Message edited by: BillWS6Formula ]</small>
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
Those are bad *** looking but at my track the exhaust must have a muffler.I use a Dynamax race bullet in the rear in place of my SLP Dual/Dual.
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
Dump the Y pipe, and have a new section of piping bent by a local exhaust shop. It should free up some power and change the exhaust tone slightly. Enjoy
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
I just ordered a Flowmaster Dual 2.5" in with a 3"out and a cut out,3" in and 3" out.I may be able to get a few runs in with the cut out open.
I will get it welded up and post some pics and results.
I will get it welded up and post some pics and results.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2001 Pewter WS6:
<strong> If you are doing this for the track, then get the cutouts in the off road pipes. That is what I am doing. Basically they will just be header extension and provide good gains. Turndowns are available also. You can send in your off road pipes and they will convert them for you at a cheaper pirce.
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20cutouts.jpg" alt=" - " />
I thought that you have to have more distance from the end of the header for maximum gains, when running cut outs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> If I were to get the cutouts in the offroad pipes, would I see a gain?
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20turndowns.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
<strong> If you are doing this for the track, then get the cutouts in the off road pipes. That is what I am doing. Basically they will just be header extension and provide good gains. Turndowns are available also. You can send in your off road pipes and they will convert them for you at a cheaper pirce.
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20cutouts.jpg" alt=" - " />
I thought that you have to have more distance from the end of the header for maximum gains, when running cut outs <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> If I were to get the cutouts in the offroad pipes, would I see a gain?
<img src="http://www.flp2win.com/content/exhaust/FLP%20turndowns.jpg" alt=" - " /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
I went from a stock FLP y pipe to a custom 3" FLP ypipe with 3.5" FM collector.
http://www.fryrice.com/images/ypipe/DCP_0671.JPG
Gained ~3rwhp at peak but picked up more under the curve.
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http://www.fryrice.com/images/ypipe/DCP_0671.JPG
Gained ~3rwhp at peak but picked up more under the curve.
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I made the same power with open headers and through the y-pipe and open Borla. Their y-pipe isn't pretty, but it isn't a restriction. If you want more exhaust flow get better/bigger headers, don't waste your time and money on the y-pipe.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by JP98SS:
<strong> I made the same power with open headers and through the y-pipe and open Borla. Their y-pipe isn't pretty, but it isn't a restriction. If you want more exhaust flow get better/bigger headers, don't waste your time and money on the y-pipe. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just wanting to get some more opinions on this? I have the stock 2.5" flp y pipe and am wondering if there is any power to be had by getting a full 3" y w/ the flowmaster collector...
AJ
<strong> I made the same power with open headers and through the y-pipe and open Borla. Their y-pipe isn't pretty, but it isn't a restriction. If you want more exhaust flow get better/bigger headers, don't waste your time and money on the y-pipe. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Just wanting to get some more opinions on this? I have the stock 2.5" flp y pipe and am wondering if there is any power to be had by getting a full 3" y w/ the flowmaster collector...
AJ
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Re: Any FLP Header Gains Changing Y and Collector?
Header extensions are usually 12" or less. The cut outs in the off raod pipes should be worth 10rwhp that is according to FLP.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2001 Pewter WS6:
<strong> Header extensions are usually 12" or less. The cut outs in the off raod pipes should be worth 10rwhp that is according to FLP. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have seen one dyno sheet posted of the dual cutouts - guy gained 12hp peak.
<strong> Header extensions are usually 12" or less. The cut outs in the off raod pipes should be worth 10rwhp that is according to FLP. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have seen one dyno sheet posted of the dual cutouts - guy gained 12hp peak.