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bad_408_vert 04-16-2018 10:05 PM

Question about which flowmaster merge to use
 
Car: 02 ss convertible with 1.25” bmr springs/koni shocks
exhaust : 1 3/4” pacesetter headers, some random pipe, 3” bullets.

Question: what is the size of collectors of pace setter 1 3/4” headers and which size flowmaster y merge do I need to connect between pacesetter headers and fbody spec magnaflow catback.

Current exhaust:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...bdc88fb61.jpeg

G Atsma 04-16-2018 10:18 PM

Usually a Y is defined by the tube sizes feeding it. If you have 3" pipes from the headers, the inlets of the Y will be 3". The outlet of the Y will be whatever size the catback system is.

bad_408_vert 04-17-2018 01:22 AM

Thanks, I updated my question.
just trying to figure out what the collectors size is for these particular headers so I know which merge to get.

HCI2000SS 04-17-2018 05:08 AM

I have Pacesetter 1 3/4" headers and 3" ORY and my FM merge is 3" in and 4" out I believe

bad_408_vert 04-17-2018 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by HCI2000SS (Post 19878863)
I have Pacesetter 1 3/4" headers and 3" ORY and my FM merge is 3" in and 4" out I believe

Yeah I’m not seeing a 3” in/ 3” out flowmaster merge.
What exhaust do you have after the merge?
im pretty sure the catback aftermarket exhausts on fbodies come on 3”. 4” exhaust is used by some high hp cars.

Did you have to use a reducer?

HCI2000SS 04-17-2018 03:21 PM


Originally Posted by bad_408_vert (Post 19879181)


Yeah I’m not seeing a 3” in/ 3” out flowmaster merge.
What exhaust do you have after the merge?
im pretty sure the catback aftermarket exhausts on fbodies come on 3”. 4” exhaust is used by some high hp cars.

Did you have to use a reducer?

After the merge I have a Magnaflow bullet muffler in the I-section which goes into a aftermarket catback. You definitely don't want a 3" out. Either 3.5" or 4" with 4" being a little better. I had a shop weld it in and they used a small reducer of some sort

01ssreda4 04-17-2018 05:13 PM

They dont make a 3 in 3 out. Have to pick another like magnaflow or something

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-10360/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/jex-su6-6/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-10798/overview/

Sube 04-18-2018 08:37 AM

You will need to buy the 3 inch in 4 inch out merge and also 4 inch to 3 inch reducer and have it welded on to the merge.

Full-Force 04-18-2018 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by bad_408_vert (Post 19878768)
Car: 02 ss convertible with 1.25” bmr springs/koni shocks
exhaust : 1 3/4” pacesetter headers, some random pipe, 3” bullets.

Question: what is the size of collectors of pace setter 1 3/4” headers and which size flowmaster y merge do I need to connect between pacesetter headers and fbody spec magnaflow catback.

Current exhaust:
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...bdc88fb61.jpeg

Im surprised you got those duals inside the stock tunnel brace

I would be interested in seeing more pics from different angles

bad_408_vert 04-19-2018 08:47 AM


Originally Posted by 01ssreda4 (Post 19879306)

Thanks! That magnaflow one looks like great alternate.


Originally Posted by Sube (Post 19879640)
You will need to buy the 3 inch in 4 inch out merge and also 4 inch to 3 inch reducer and have it welded on to the merge.

Thanks for info. I’m lowered and worried the 4” part of pipe may bottom out.

HCI2000SS 04-19-2018 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by bad_408_vert (Post 19880244)


Thanks! That magnaflow one looks like great alternate.



Thanks for info. I’m lowered and worried the 4” part of pipe may bottom out.

The 4" pipe will not be a problem if you're lowered, since it won't be the lowest point on your car. Both my ORY and bullet muffler are my lowest points

bad_408_vert 04-19-2018 09:32 AM


Originally Posted by Full-Force (Post 19879962)
Im surprised you got those duals inside the stock tunnel brace

I would be interested in seeing more pics from different angles

it took some massaging but it worked with a very tight fit.
The mufflers are 3.5” at that portion.
I ll take more pictures when they come off.

99 Black Bird T/A 04-20-2018 12:43 PM

My 99TA had the Mufflex / Flowmaster dual 3 inch merge collector to 4 inch out. It had a 4 inch to 3 inch reducer to hook up to the SLP 3 inch Dual/Dual catback. The merge collector never scrapped over 130,000 miles over15 years. My car was lowered about 1 inch with SLP Eibach springs. On nasty speed bumps the I pipe would scrap.

bad_408_vert 04-20-2018 09:06 PM

👍👍
thanks for info and help guys .
ordered the flowmaster 3” to 4” y merge , super 10 muffler , reducer, and dynomax pipes to go from headers into stock location.

Gonna miss the dumped duals but need to change for emissions inspection. 😒


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