how much restriction on the stock ws6 muffler?
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how much restriction on the stock ws6 muffler? on a big cam/head setup, how much would a stock SS/WS6 (round tips) catback be holding back. it seems to push a lot of air at idle, but im wondering what im losing past that.
Considering you are making som serious power, I would suggest getting a higher velocity setup with greater scavenging and smoother flow. Stocker might be holding you back from 5-8 rwhp at the most probably.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Considering you are making som serious power, I would suggest getting a higher velocity setup with greater scavenging and smoother flow. Stocker might be holding you back from 5-8 rwhp at the most probably.
Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369
even the flowmaster is regarded as flowing better than stock and i've heard reports of 20 hp or more being freed up by opening a cutout. that would mean the stock is even worse. i'd say more like 15-20 hp.
Of course a cut-out will give you some power. With it comes the sacrifice of torque. Sure does kick *** when it happens though. Those 5 guys out there running around with the 10rwhp addition because of a port job on the TB.
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
I was being reasonable. And it very well may be near 20. I would never expect to get what is advertised though.
Of course a cut-out will give you some power. With it comes the sacrifice of torque. Sure does kick *** when it happens though. Those 5 guys out there running around with the 10rwhp addition because of a port job on the TB.
Of course a cut-out will give you some power. With it comes the sacrifice of torque. Sure does kick *** when it happens though. Those 5 guys out there running around with the 10rwhp addition because of a port job on the TB.
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well, its pretty quiet at cruise, but as soon as i get on it, man is it loud.
if its only 5-8 rwhp im losing then its no big deal. if its 20+rwhp, then i may consider changing it out. i already had cutouts, kind of a pain. plus they are raspy as hell.
im thinking turndowns before the axle. wonder if i could get a true dual setup as quiet as stock but flows like a cutout. hmmm. i just dont want it too loud
if its only 5-8 rwhp im losing then its no big deal. if its 20+rwhp, then i may consider changing it out. i already had cutouts, kind of a pain. plus they are raspy as hell.
im thinking turndowns before the axle. wonder if i could get a true dual setup as quiet as stock but flows like a cutout. hmmm. i just dont want it too loud
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well, true duals look a bit expensive for my taste right now. how much did paul do yours for?
FLP has cutouts built into their offroad pipes now. unfourtuantly they are 300 bucks. and i would need 2 electric cutouts to keep the sound down around town. i imagine just cracking them a little would be rediculously loud. i had their turndowns with my old cam and i was so loud it made my ears bleed
or i can do 1 cutout and 1 electric plate for like 200 bucks. but it will still rasp like crazy.
what are my options for a good exhaust thats not real loud for under 500 bucks? under 600? anything cheap anymore?
FLP has cutouts built into their offroad pipes now. unfourtuantly they are 300 bucks. and i would need 2 electric cutouts to keep the sound down around town. i imagine just cracking them a little would be rediculously loud. i had their turndowns with my old cam and i was so loud it made my ears bleed
or i can do 1 cutout and 1 electric plate for like 200 bucks. but it will still rasp like crazy.
what are my options for a good exhaust thats not real loud for under 500 bucks? under 600? anything cheap anymore?
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Do a cut out. My friend opened up his cutout when the car was on the dyno, he mad 40rwhp. He was flowing through the stock muffler when the cutout was closed. For the money, go for a cutout. If you don't want to spend the money on and electric one, just go with a manual one with the plate and three bolts.
