Thinking of alternatives for true dual
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Who did yours Steve? Do you have an aftermarket upper PHB? I have to deal with this...
The drive shaft and the single 3" is tight back there...I would have to really squeeze it in...not sure of a shop that I trust to do it since the one here won't do it.
The drive shaft and the single 3" is tight back there...I would have to really squeeze it in...not sure of a shop that I trust to do it since the one here won't do it.
I had it done when I was at Eglin - I actually drove to Chicago to have Speed Inc. do it since I didn't have anyone I could trust down there. I did end up going with the BMR upper panhard bar relocation kit to give the fabricator more room to work.
That torque arm would probably present a problem with mine...I have a BMR driveshaft loop that bolts in the same location that fits just fine (the exhaust goes over it), but it isn't nearly as thick as that piece.
At this point, I'd probably only consider a y-pipe setup just to get around that torque arm. You could go baller and go with oval pipe just off of the headers (they make mandrel bends in oval and everything) to get the best clearance possible, but that obviously adds to the cost.
Unfortunately, I have a feeling that your selection of torque arms is going to dictate the exhaust. Kinda sucks with these cars - everything is a compromise to get a decent exhaust stuffed in there.
That torque arm would probably present a problem with mine...I have a BMR driveshaft loop that bolts in the same location that fits just fine (the exhaust goes over it), but it isn't nearly as thick as that piece.
At this point, I'd probably only consider a y-pipe setup just to get around that torque arm. You could go baller and go with oval pipe just off of the headers (they make mandrel bends in oval and everything) to get the best clearance possible, but that obviously adds to the cost.
Unfortunately, I have a feeling that your selection of torque arms is going to dictate the exhaust. Kinda sucks with these cars - everything is a compromise to get a decent exhaust stuffed in there.
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Here is a 4" catback from mufflex...you can also get a 4" Y-pipe...I emailed them about a custom set-up 4" that Ys into 3" duals just over the axle. Probably won't make as much power as true duals but will be better than my 3" catback. You can even get oval pipe for more ground clearance. I will post up if I get some info from them.
"98402C-DT
4 inch Catback Kit for 1998 - 2001 LS1 Camaro / Firebird with a Spintech ® Crossflow Style Muffler and Dual 3" Tailpipes along with Round to Oval Stainless Tips. (Note: This Baby Looks Great on Trans Ams. )"
"98402C-DT
4 inch Catback Kit for 1998 - 2001 LS1 Camaro / Firebird with a Spintech ® Crossflow Style Muffler and Dual 3" Tailpipes along with Round to Oval Stainless Tips. (Note: This Baby Looks Great on Trans Ams. )"
I brought this same setup in a thread a few months ago. I think it is something that is going to have be tried and see if any gains are made in performance. Also see if sound quality changes was my goal with mufflers right before the tips, along with merge after it goes over rear I hate the rasp of the Magnaflow Catback!
That's a stout looking torque arm!
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