Hooker vs B&B catback
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Hooker vs B&B catback After hearing all the stories about how restrictive the B&B catback is I finally made the switch to the Hooker catback.
Just got back from the dyno and found that the Hooker lost 8rwhp.
The B&B did 374, and the Hooker did 366. From 5100 - 6000 I lost about 8rwhp throughout the powerband.
As far as sound goes, the B&B was definitely deeper, and it was noticeably louder (not loud though) than the Hooker. But, I like how both sound, and I like the fact that the Hooker is quieter.
So, despite what I've read here and on other boards, I think it's safe to say that the B&B is a pretty decent catback.
Gary
Just got back from the dyno and found that the Hooker lost 8rwhp.
The B&B did 374, and the Hooker did 366. From 5100 - 6000 I lost about 8rwhp throughout the powerband. As far as sound goes, the B&B was definitely deeper, and it was noticeably louder (not loud though) than the Hooker. But, I like how both sound, and I like the fact that the Hooker is quieter.
So, despite what I've read here and on other boards, I think it's safe to say that the B&B is a pretty decent catback.
Gary
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Yeah that's a good point. The last time I dyno'd, it was early Nov, and I remember it being around 65degrees out or so. This morning I think it was about 8degrees.
It was on the same dyno and same operator, but he did use an updated dynojet program. For some reason it only showed a tq reading from 4500 or so. He didn't understand why it did that either.
It was on the same dyno and same operator, but he did use an updated dynojet program. For some reason it only showed a tq reading from 4500 or so. He didn't understand why it did that either.
wow my b&b sucks imo! the sound is nothing even with headers and no cats, my buddy's hooker catback with stock y pipe and manifolds sounded deaper and louder.. perhaps its becuase my muffler set for 6 months while i ran the exhuast thru a cutout before it.. i dunno. im swapping to duals or something similar, not doing another catback i know that much.
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Very interesting info since it was done on the same dynojet...In fact, the weather was a lot cooler with the Hooker too (although I don't know if weather that cold would actually begin to do more harm than good?).
So if you gave up 8rwhp up top and liked the sound/looks of the B&B better, why not just put it back on? I know the Hooker couldn't have cost you that much and you wouldn't have any problem selling it for close to what you paid for it since it's basically brand-new?
BTW, I've heard/been in LS1's with each and I too thought the B&B was louder and sounded better IMO...
Mike
So if you gave up 8rwhp up top and liked the sound/looks of the B&B better, why not just put it back on? I know the Hooker couldn't have cost you that much and you wouldn't have any problem selling it for close to what you paid for it since it's basically brand-new?
BTW, I've heard/been in LS1's with each and I too thought the B&B was louder and sounded better IMO...
Mike
There is no way. I had a B&B on my car for about 4 weeks before I switched to the Hooker and gained 9 rwhp through the muffler.
Something isn't right cause the B&B dont flow for **** !
Something isn't right cause the B&B dont flow for **** !
