Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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I've thought about the cutout. Doing that would also allow me to keep my exhaust fairly quiet when cruising but still have bad *** sound when I wanted to.

reeperz28

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Seen pretty good gains as far as stock vs cutout could yeild 15 to 25 to the wheels. Definitly be the cheapest way to get past 400 unless you go electric but still probably be cheaper.

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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A cut out really yields 15-20hp? That's insane. I never would have imagined that it would be that much.

S8ER95Z

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What's the problem with the bbk LTs? Was just getting ready to spend the money for them but if they are bad I won't bother.

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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The bbk headers had smaller primaries and the y pipe is 2.5" instead of 3". I was told when I was researching mine that it really doesn't hurt power until after you are in the 500hp range. I jumped on the deal because for $399 for headers and y pipe I was willing to take the risk.

CaMaRo67RS355

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1st better exhaust from front to back its too restrictive right now. Do you have any kind of cold air intake setup and lid? If its an 02 you have a ls6 intake so id have the stock tb ported. Why did you go with 853 heads?

S8ER95Z

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Thanks, I wont be making more than 380 ever so it's probably not that bad. There is just a huge difference in price between 1 7/8 and the bbks as you know.

Appreciate it.

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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I only have the stock slp blackwing lid. Looking at the Chris 1313. I went with 853's becausethe tuner had them laying around and I got a good deal and was told they flow as well as ported 241's.

Killer5.3

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Once ported they as as good as ported 241's. Stock the 241 are a few ponies better. 224 cam is not going to make big peak dyno numbers, but his problem is in the exhaust selection. BBK headers are 1 5/8 primaries I believe. The Y merge isn't great and it's 2.5 in . If he made the changes suggested then he would probably see 410-420 and not lose the low midrange he needs with the heavy convertible.

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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Wow, I didn't think the headers would rob me of that much power. I guess it's time to start shopping.

SS-ROB

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Didn't know you never posted if it was when you dynoed. I would look at some
1- 3/4 headers and hit the dyno again!!

Johnnystock

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Numbers are honest and fine IMO for stock intake, TB and restrictive exhaust. I bet there is 10-15hp in the headers setup and 15hp with a better intake/TB combo.

Dyno is a tool...some plp tend to forget it. Take it to the track or race real cars, you will know where you stand. This is internet, everyone is faster than you

I was pushing 387rwhp at the time before my FAST, but I still outran a 500hp Viper 04' ..and a 425rwhp H/C LS1 Camaro LOL

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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Good point. I just bought a new rear from a member here, so it'll be a few months before I buy new headers. I may also look into a new intake depending on how my wallet is looking. I also have to keep reminding myself that I chose the cam based on my needs and it definitely isn't a peak hp cam, but it has great power under normal driving.

513camarors91

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nice looking car...and the numbers are not that bad....ive seen worse

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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Thank you. I'm pretty happy with it for now, but there is always room for more power Later on down the road.

xX-Z28-Xx

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This!

reeperz28

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A cutout vs your stock catback exhaust yes! But say magnaflow or other good name catback (exclude flowmaster) not much. Mainly on a heads cam cars you will see large gains with big exhaust, cutout just a simple way getting some quick power.

Tyler_PinkertonZ28

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So if I were to install a magnaflow muffler in place of the dual/dual, it would take away a lot of the restriction? I was always told the dual/dual flowed very well. My only dilemma with switching to a different exhaust system is I want to keep the CME. The magnaflow would work perfectly.

Latch

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No, the Magnaflow isn't going to flow any better. You should see gains with a cutout.

HoLLo

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Do not waste your time trying to port the LS6 intake. I guarantee a cutout will get you over 400. Your headers are fine, the ypipe and the cam are not optimal. That torque curve is great though, I'm sure it moves out regardless of its numbers.