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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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having a 3" y pipe built, which merge collector to use? Flowmaster? Dr. gas just released a new high velocity merge.
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 02:14 AM
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I have a 3" -> 3.5" flowmaster collector on my custom FMS 3" y-pipe. I then purchased a Hooker reducer that necks its back down to 3" to mate up with my 3" Hooker catback.

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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 08:11 AM
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AIR21, WE OFFER A STAINLESS OR MILD STEEL MERGE COLLECTOR WITH A BUILT IN SCAVENGER SPIKE. IT'S A SLIP FIT STYLE COLLECTOR THAT WORKS EXTREMELY WELL. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PURCHASE IT THRU "TOTAL ENGINE AIRFLOW" WHO IS A SPONSOR ON THIS BOARD. NICK KOOK'S HEADERS
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 08:25 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> MERGE COLLECTOR WITH A BUILT IN SCAVENGER SPIKE. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> Whats that?
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Old Dec 10, 2002 | 01:29 PM
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its a little cone inside the collector that helps a bit. Its worth ~2 hp. I wouldnt reccommend a slip collector with out doind some work to it.
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 01:12 AM
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My Flowmaster Collector works good and is a great deal for about $35.
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