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Old May 18, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Kooks w/HFC and Stock Catback
20RW = $1150

Magnaflow Catback w/HF Catted Pipes
12RW = $750

What would u do......
I dont want a real loud car.....

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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Find someone with headers and a full exhaust.

I heard Don's Vette with long tubes, off road pipes and a Z06 catback. You really couldn't tell he had headers installed, it was dead quiet.

I would def consider keeping the cat's. It just make the inspection sticker thing 100x easier if you dont have a reliable connection.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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Definately get headers and some good cats. It is mostly the catback and exemption of cats that will make the car loud. If your concerned about noise. Keep the stock catback and get a cutout.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Headers with stock cat back for sure, the stock exhaust sounds pretty good and isn't very restrictive at all when compared to the aftermarket ones available.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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We can save you some $ with our current Kooks GP
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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I know Tom,you gave my boss a very good price...I might take his 1 3/4 because now he's talking 1 7/8th for a 402 LS2 powered GTO

Matt at TTP gave me a great price on Kooks too

Still I can get a sick deal on the HF catted pipe kit and Magna catback and if its really worth 12RW I might try it...

I've been talking to Patrick G. and TR about manifold (Cheater) cams
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Old May 18, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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kooks and stock catback you know youll get headers at somepoint anyway
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Old May 18, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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I'd rather not get headers...
I want 18's and big brakes and thats gonna cost 2800
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Looks like another race car.. JS I have a good deal for you on STS kits and built bottom ends
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Old May 18, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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Never Matt....
But a 402 LS2 and a set of your killer heads would be nice
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Old May 18, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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JS=soon to have a race car i mean street car i mean race car oh its a street car

history repeats itself
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Old May 18, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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NO! Just have fun with the car the way it is. Pretty soon you are going to end up with a car just like the one you got out of. GROW UP and enjoy what you've got! If money were an issue for me, you can bet I wouldn't be dumping it into a stupid car. You've got a great car right now, don't mess with it anymore. I know this sounds a bit harsh but it is meant with good intentions.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JS
Kooks w/HFC and Stock Catback
20RW = $1150

Magnaflow Catback w/HF Catted Pipes
12RW = $750

What would u do......
I dont want a real loud car.....
JS- Get the Kooks and have the JetHot coated silver- they look GREAT and sound awesome!!!

Headers alone don't = racecar.. jeez, one year Saturn SC's came with A header!

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Old May 18, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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chef....lolol
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Old May 18, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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I think Ken is right------->12.50's is fast enough and the best part is I can see all u asspipes spend $$ to go .10 faster

JS------->A slow 40yr old boob with a cute 24 yr old redhead
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Old May 19, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JS
JS------->A slow 40yr old boob with a cute 24 yr old redhead
Now, that's another expensive toy but with a better return on investment .
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Old May 19, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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JS-

How much you want to bet that you pull the valve covers and the front cover (as in Cam & Springs) and fortify the rear end?
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Old May 19, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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I guess Kooks are the way to go......
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Old May 19, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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[QUOTE=JS------->A slow 40yr old boob with a cute 24 yr old redhead [/QUOTE]

I didnt realize blow up dolls came in red head......
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