rlwjr1

If I went with a full Solo exhaust or equivalent, how much power am I giving up by NOT going with LTH and using the stock manifolds?? HFC will be used...

Project_Reaper

depending on what other mods you have i.e CAI, heads ext. most likely in the range of 8-15hp and 12-18 TQ. the less restriction ( to a point) the better, but headers usually boast alot better #s on the dyno when matched with a CAI and heads.

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

If money is the issue I would go with a set of Doug Thorley LT headers. They are about the same cost as the Solo HFC's and will give you about 15-20rwhp more.

Project_Reaper

pacesetter is a good brand also, if you can swing the extra $75-$100 you can get the nice coated ones but i went cheap and got the painted ones from pacesetter. Great set though alot of low end TQ and pretty cheap.

Devilish34

iTrader: (2)

How much will all this cost?

Project_Reaper

most solo exhaust and catbacks range from $250-$450 depending on brand so an average of $300

Devilish34

iTrader: (2)

From Solos site
cat back $795
Hi flow cats $698

So unless I am wrong thats almost $1500

For that much coin I'd buy a Kooks 1 7/8 catted system for $1600+/-

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

Pretty much the Kooks is the only non X pipe (true dual) and 3'' system so it seems like the right thing to get.

Devilish34

iTrader: (2)

my Kooks has an X pipe

Buford

mine too.

Project_Reaper

i got my SLP loudmouth bullit 2 cat back for $418 im sure theres better deals out there than $1500 for a cat back. plus i only gave $375 for the pacesetter long tube headers ....

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

My bad. Would that be an advantage or disadvantage?

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

Your SLPs are an axleback not a catback. I paid $1350 for my Kooks headers and x-pipe. It is well worth the cost. The quality and fitment are perfect.

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

The x-pipe is an advantage. It helps equalize the pressures between the 2 banks of cylinders.

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

Thanks!

Project_Reaper

Really? im pretty sure when it comes with a 3in offroad Y-pipe with it then its a cat back right?

2QUIK4U

iTrader: (7)

If you are talking about SLP's for your Camaro they are a catback but SLP does not offer catbacks for G8's. They only sell axlebacks.