Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:
View Poll Results: yay or nay flowmaster merge? 3" hooks or stockers?
yay for flowmaster merge
13
100.00%
nay for flowmaster merge
0
0%
stock hangers are fine for mounting 3" piping
0
0%
get 3" hangers for piping so they don't pinch
0
0%
other???
0
0%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

flowmaster merge after ORY??? yay or nay?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 11, 2009 | 04:57 PM
  #1  
airforcemanss's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default flowmaster merge after ORY??? yay or nay?

whats up yall. im about to get my kooks 1 7/8 w/ ory installed soon. i will have a 3" allpro cutout being installed near the grommett on the passenger side. using a magnaflow catback through a stainless steel cme (ebay).

i will have heads/cam in the future and more than likely an ls3 swap too. should i run a flowmaster merge after the ory? will it sound good? i cut the cutout for loudness so im thinking i should do it so i don't attract cops.

2nd question.

will my stock clamps be big enough for my 3" piping. i heard it will pinch my piping. ive also heard the stockers are fine.

can you guys help me. ill post pics when this is done within the next few wks.

also, my slp dual/dual with 59k on it will be for sale. make offer! pics will be up soon for it,it's in great shape.sounds good too.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 05:01 PM
  #2  
airforcemanss's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

also, please i want real factors here from guys who have experienced this.

don't post ls1sounds i am well aware of it.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 06:40 PM
  #3  
TORCHD 02 TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,883
Likes: 3
From: Chicago
Default

yes. i have a fm merge after my kooks custom o/r y


Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 06:47 PM
  #4  
bobbyd's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,448
Likes: 0
From: San Antonio
Default

yes get it its worth it.

I have it after my custom made ypipe that connects to it.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 07:29 PM
  #5  
tripps's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 762
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Default

The flowmaster merge piece is a well-designed one IMO.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 07:39 PM
  #6  
w3s1c0a5t's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
Default

I have it and i love it. Very well designed. Great for sound as well as power.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:26 PM
  #7  
airforcemanss's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

thanx for the pics torched. did you put that flowmaster merge on recently? i listened to your exhaust sounds in the past and that was too raspy for me. i know you had a loud catback (corsa i think). what did you use for hangers the stockers? she i get bigger ones? if so, how many?
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:31 PM
  #8  
KurtRardin's Avatar
TECH Addict
Veteran: Marine Corps
20 Year Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,153
Likes: 5
From: Gainesville, GA
Default

Definitely. Check out the link in my sig.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
  #9  
airforcemanss's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

guys i just realized i am an absolute fucktard! i have a kooks ORY so i already have the merge. i didn't know what i was thinking lol. so what do i need now some kind of bullet resonator? torchd what kind of bullet are you running after your flowmaster merge? im gonna check out your sig right now^^
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:21 PM
  #10  
TORCHD 02 TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,883
Likes: 3
From: Chicago
Default

Originally Posted by airforcemanss
thanx for the pics torched. did you put that flowmaster merge on recently? i listened to your exhaust sounds in the past and that was too raspy for me. i know you had a loud catback (corsa i think). what did you use for hangers the stockers? she i get bigger ones? if so, how many?
Not a problem with the pics. I put the merge on last year. So the soundclips that i have posted since early this year and last year was with that same setup minus my bullet muffler in the i pipe. I have a GMMG c/b. Yes it was very raspy.

Originally Posted by airforcemanss
guys i just realized i am an absolute fucktard! i have a kooks ORY so i already have the merge. i didn't know what i was thinking lol. so what do i need now some kind of bullet resonator? torchd what kind of bullet are you running after your flowmaster merge? im gonna check out your sig right now^^
I have a kooks o/r y too. i cut off the merge that was already on the kooks and i used ss piping i think a 45* and 90* so that i could get my FM merge to fit onto the kooks y pipe. My bullet in the i pipe is classic chambered POWERSTICK.. 3" IN/OUT.....

Let me know if you have any more questions
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:49 PM
  #11  
airforcemanss's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
From: Rhode Island
Default

lol so you have 3 mufflers. maybe you were better off with a catted y lol. im def not going to cut my ory like your crazy *** but ill look into that bullet classic that your talking about. what do you recommend for lenght? im going to be running a electric cutout so i won't it as close to the grommet as possible. i don't want to overshoot it too much ya know.

so basically im going to have to cut some of the magnaflow piping to compensate for the bullet muffler and electric cutout correct?

i appreciate the help buddy ill be posting vids and pics when she's done.
Reply
Old May 12, 2009 | 12:05 AM
  #12  
TORCHD 02 TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,883
Likes: 3
From: Chicago
Default

Originally Posted by airforcemanss
lol so you have 3 mufflers. maybe you were better off with a catted y lol. im def not going to cut my ory like your crazy *** but ill look into that bullet classic that your talking about. what do you recommend for lenght? im going to be running a electric cutout so i won't it as close to the grommet as possible. i don't want to overshoot it too much ya know.

so basically im going to have to cut some of the magnaflow piping to compensate for the bullet muffler and electric cutout correct?

i appreciate the help buddy ill be posting vids and pics when she's done.
Here is a pic where it show my merge, my bullet and E-cutout..

Yes you are going to have to cut down on the merge to make room for the bullet muffler. And i got the medium powerstick

Reply
Old May 12, 2009 | 10:04 AM
  #13  
udienow's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 1
From: Palatine, IL
Default

I have the flowmaster merge... i love it and would recommend to anyone.
Reply
Old May 13, 2009 | 06:00 AM
  #14  
I Go To Costco's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Default

sorry to hijack this thread but I'm not exactly sure what the difference is between the catted Y and ORY visually at least. I know there's cats but can you still use the Flowmaster merge with a catted Y? I've heard so many good things about it is why..... but if someone has a recommendation for a high-flow catted Y, I'll go away
Reply
Old May 13, 2009 | 10:49 AM
  #15  
TORCHD 02 TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 7,883
Likes: 3
From: Chicago
Default

Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
sorry to hijack this thread but I'm not exactly sure what the difference is between the catted Y and ORY visually at least. I know there's cats but can you still use the Flowmaster merge with a catted Y? I've heard so many good things about it is why..... but if someone has a recommendation for a high-flow catted Y, I'll go away
LIke you said, a catted y is jsut that has cats on it. And o/r y has no cats. and yes you can put a fm merge on a catted y
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:19 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE