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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 08:45 PM
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Finally got car from muffler shop, and I'll say Hooker LT's and true dual 3" exhaust sounds really sweet.
I didn't get to drive very far to home about 6 miles, but did get to romp on it a few times WOW the instant power is awsome, hit WOT from about 20mph and car broke loose. I Like it. All that w/o a tune yet Still need to get it inspected so I can hit Freeway and really open it up.
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Old Jun 11, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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Awesome! Now tell me that didn't sound sweet! Did the Hooker LT's actually fit without mods?
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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Ahhh, The thrill of victory! The Monte is right at the top of my list of coolest looking cars ever! Enjoy!!!!
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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On the left side no issues at all with headers, on the right side they hit frame in one spot. I dented it in but still rubbing some. Now that it is street legal I can take to custom exhaust shop and get that fixed. Now to figure out tuning it. Think my knock sensors and IAC valve are not working thou. And tranny doesn't feel right, but never drove a car with this setup so it could be in my head, but don't think so. Seems to slip when I get on it then goes like a bat outta hell.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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What muffler did you go with?
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Dyno Max mufflers 3" in/out of course Sweet sound Been driving it alot now :p Got fuel trims in the -3 - -6 range, but my AIC valve is bad so I can't adjust IAC counts yet ordered new one get it weds. tranny slips alittle, but got a filter today for that. Just need time to do it.
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