Changing Exhaust
Changing Exhaust I currently have the flowmaster 80 series muffler on my 98 camaro z28. It came with the car when i bought it about 3 years ago. I wnated to change it with something like the LM set up but i dont want to spend all that $$$ on the cat back kit because I might have to put her up for sale 
because the family is growing and I will eventually need more room. Would it be wise to just get a bullet muffler and have a muffler she fab up the exhaust?? Also by getting a bullet will that cause emissions issues. I live in brooklyn NY and i have to get the car inspected yearly and I should keep the car for another 2 years or so. 
because the family is growing and I will eventually need more room. Would it be wise to just get a bullet muffler and have a muffler she fab up the exhaust?? Also by getting a bullet will that cause emissions issues. I live in brooklyn NY and i have to get the car inspected yearly and I should keep the car for another 2 years or so. 
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From: Philly
i'm one of those "do it right or don't do it at all" people. a loudmouth is under $400 for a full, stainless steel catback that will last forever and likely outperforms every other catback under the sun. that is dirt cheap for such a high quality catback.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards 
should be here any day now.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
i'm one of those "do it right or don't do it at all" people. a loudmouth is under $400 for a full, stainless steel catback that will last forever and likely outperforms every other catback under the sun. that is dirt cheap for such a high quality catback.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout ). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
a muffler alone is ~$100. if it were me i'd spend the extra $300 and get the whole system.
if you're that strapped for cash, just get a cutout. it'll produce similar sound to the LM, similar performance and be just as loud if not louder. they're only $50. then when you're sick of the noise or have the kids in the car, cap it and be quiet again (well, quiet compared to the cutout
). i will be adding a cutout to my catback as soon as my new credit card comes with my cashback rewards should be here any day now.
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
no. cutouts go before the muffler in the I-pipe but after the catalytic converters. your emissions will not change. the only pollution you'll have to worry about is noise pollution my friend
but i will ask which has the best warrenty? Just incase...... Tech Resident
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From: Philly
for a cutout? go to www.thunderracing.com
they sell a stainless QTP cutout for $45. this is the one i'm going to get. it's stainless so it'll outlast the exhaust it's welded in. the warranty shouldn't matter as it's stainless steel and a manual cutout so there's nothing that can really go wrong with it that is QTP's fault. if you are interested in an electric cutout, i'd be worried about a warranty. however, an electric cutout is ~$200 so for that money you may as well get a whole catback
they sell a stainless QTP cutout for $45. this is the one i'm going to get. it's stainless so it'll outlast the exhaust it's welded in. the warranty shouldn't matter as it's stainless steel and a manual cutout so there's nothing that can really go wrong with it that is QTP's fault. if you are interested in an electric cutout, i'd be worried about a warranty. however, an electric cutout is ~$200 so for that money you may as well get a whole catback
