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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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For thsoe that might be in the Southern California area, we are looking for some development vehicles:

2000-2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo, Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick GS

We are looking to develop comprehensive coverage for the entire vehicle line.

We will need use of your vehicle for 1 week and will provide you with a complete exhaust system in compensation for your time. We also can provide you with a rental car at no cost for the duration of the process.

If you have intrest ... PM

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Man i wish i lived in California i'd let ya use the regal.

I've posted a link over at regalgs.org there are a lot of regal guys in california.
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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I have a mildly mod'ed Regal GS and am located in Irvine California in Orange County, and am definitely interested in this offer.

I do already have a MagnaFlow axelback muffler, so I would be a returning customer : )

My mods are as follows, if it is relevant:
Cold Air Intake
DHP PCM
180* Thermostat
U-bend and Resonator delete
MagnaFlow Muffler
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Hey Richard-Ive got an 06' Impala SS, and i'd be very interested in helping out. Ive been looking for an aftermarket exhaust without success. I live in the Temecula area between L.A. and sandiego. Let me know if I can help out.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Socal_SS
Hey Richard-Ive got an 06' Impala SS, and i'd be very interested in helping out. Ive been looking for an aftermarket exhaust without success. I live in the Temecula area between L.A. and sandiego. Let me know if I can help out.
Ryan Holt
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Ryan ... email me at rwaitas@magnaflow.com
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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i have a 01 impala. Im in socal. Pomona. ill send a pm.
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Preliminary results:



Solid 10 hp / 10 lb-ft increase across the board measured at the wheels.

Here is an idea of what the finished product will look like ... this is our prototype:



We will be wrapping up the 5.3Ls with the Impala SS and Pontiac GXP. We will have the earlier model coverage (2000-2005 3.4/3.8L) coming soon as well.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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How much drown are you guys getting?
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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I can honestly say interioir noise is NOT compromise by drone. Best thign woudl be to talk to WicketMike here as it is his car:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-performance/412524-just-bought-2006-monte-carlo-ss.html
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Nice. Very nice man. It's not often you see an exhaust work across the entire RPM band.

What size piping is it? And at what power level do you think this kit may need to be larger?
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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son of a bitch. i just had magnaflow mufflers put on and got rid of my resinator and now there is a catback. lol
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Have any sound clips???
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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You guys may wanna offer a u-bend(where rear O2 is mounted) delete option as that alone is worth 4-5 horses but obviously would require welding and wouldn't be a bolt-on catback. Otherwise the system looks great.
U-bend delete ex. http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...ts1.php?id=504
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Originally Posted by BlownBuick98
You guys may wanna offer a u-bend(where rear O2 is mounted) delete option as that alone is worth 4-5 horses but obviously would require welding and wouldn't be a bolt-on catback. Otherwise the system looks great.
U-bend delete ex. http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...ts1.php?id=504
We will be offering a Direct-fit downpipe with high flow cat and no "u" bend. The crushed U in the 5.3L cars is much LESS than in the 3.8L Vin X and Vin 1 cars of the past...I would contend that the gains are less than 5-6 rwhp.

It will of course be more money BUT it will perform better as well.

Richard
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Old Apr 6, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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sound clip"!!!!!
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Default Nice Exhaust

I've still got my Regal GS here if you guys want it to work on...and I'm right in the area...

But I guess I'm not what you're looking for
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by sideswiper
I've still got my Regal GS here if you guys want it to work on...and I'm right in the area...

But I guess I'm not what you're looking for
We are wrapping up the latest models first. We will be in touch.
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Sounds good.

sideswiper66@hotmail.com

I'm in no rush.
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Just a couple of quesitions.

How much will the exhaust system cost?

Will you offer a version for the Grand Prix GXP with Dual-Dual exhaust tips?

Will it be a bolt on?

When will it be available?

What type of steel will the exhaust be made of; SS or what?

Thanks.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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Hello. Any answers to my questions?
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