Snootch

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I have the following problems:
-Exhaust leak between the block and exhaust manifold (gasket)
-Clutch slipping
-Something inside the muffler is rattling around at idle.

What I want:
-Long tube headers (stainless or coated possibly?)
- Clutch (what is a good replacement?- I don't race [okay sometimes on the street] and maybe add a supercharger later)
-Hi Flow cats
-Catback system. something that sounds good. Not too loud or droning.

Car: 2000 Trans Am, lowered w/DMS springs/Bilstein HD's, whisper lid.

I have about $2-$2.3K to spend, and plan on having it all installed, as I simply do not have the time. Is this a realistic amount to spend? What brands does everyone recommend?

conan

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Headers if you want stainless look at the kook's I love mine. Cat back hooker or magnaflow. Y pipe, can you go with a off road one or do you need emissions? Clutch My ram has been good, but I dont have verry many miles on it yet so I havent started beating on it yet. Have Gm header gaskets put back in during the install.

Snootch

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Do I need to buy a new y-pipe? I thought there was little difference between the stocker and aftermarket. Emissions, I will be removing the AIR system because i'm having problems with it, but plan on leaving the rest. I think the reason I have an exhaust leak is the stock gasket has failed in a spot on the passenger side, as I can hear popping under the hood after i rev it some using the throttle body cable. But you are saying use GM gaskets, not the ones you get with the headers, right? How are Kooks with clearance, since I am lowered?

infinitebird

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If you get LT headers yes you will need a new y-pipe (usually you get it from the same manufacturer as the headers).

BLKWS.6

I vote for the Charity mod. It costs EXACTLY 2,000. PM me for my address and mailing info.

tx3

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rattle in the muffler could be a rock - haha :p seriously though

Snootch

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It only "pings" in the muffler at idle, when it resonates at a certain frequency. At first, I thought it was a heat shield that was loose. BTW, is it possible to get everything on my list installed for 2K?

2K2WS6TA

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If you do the installation yourself, you can get everything on your list for the $2k budget, if you have to have it installed, it'll limit you in what you get.
The exhaust is pretty straightforward, the clutch is a little trickier, tho not outside the DIYers realm, up to you, if you have the place, the tools, and the skill level, I'd just do it myself . If not, then sounds like the clutch should be the 1st priority, then the exhaust leak/muffler rattle

Snootch

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Just plopped down the $$ to get it done. I'm getting:

SPEC Stage 3 clutch $420
Billet Flywheel $250
Jet-Hot ceramic coated longtube headers $750
Y-Pipe $289
Hooker Cat-back system $450
tuning

All installed for $2500 + Tax. Does this sound like good equipment?

ritefulback

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what kind of headers, and why do you need a billet flywheel?

and to help us better define whether or not its a good deal by posting a price next to each one and how much to install em

Snootch

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They are Jet-Hot headers: http://www.jet-hot.com/Pages/newheaders.html
It was explained to me that Jet-Hot buys the headers from different manufacturers, coats them, then re-sells them as Jet-Hot headers. The Jet-Hot headers for our cars are actually Hooker headers with the ceramic jet-hot coating applied. I just went and got the flywheel because this morning by clutch finally bit the dust. As I was pulling into a parking lot realizing my clutch was toast, I was doing 4Krpm's in 1st gear, trying to get somewhere I could park. When I got out to call someone to come pick me up, I could smel burning clutch for a while. So, I'm sure my stock flywheel is trashed. I decided to just buy a new one instead of paying to get the stock one resurfaced. I added prices to the parts above.

2K2WS6TA

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If that makes you happy, then it's a good deal
FWIW I would have gotten
Pacesetter armor coated headers, and TSP catted Y $700
LS7 clutch kit with LS2 flywheel~$500
and the Hooker catback $450
But it's your money, spend it on what you want

BlackTA98 LS1

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Buy used parts if your on a budget ( I got my hooker for 200) . I dont know if you would want that though, unless you plan on changin the tips, the stock tips are kinda ugly IMO

Snootch

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Yeah, I'm not really a fan of those split tips, but I told the guy to install them with clamps so later I can replace them with some slash tips.