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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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Default newbie here, what should i do?

i just bought an 01 Z28 a few days ago, and its completely stock except for a flowmaster catback that the previous owner installed. ive read plenty of bad things about flowmaster (not loud, no hp gain, SOME hp loss, etc...). can i just get a cutout placed before the muffler to get some more hp, or should i replace the whole catback? im planning on getting some hooker headers soon, and id like to take care of the exhaust all at once, thanks for the help!
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Old Aug 10, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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I've got a flowmaster on mine I like the sound but I am planning on getting a cut out and keeping the flowmaster for now later I'll just get a loudmouth..welcome to the board
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Sounds like your off to a good start.
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Old Aug 11, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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Welcome to the LS1 world. Get a cut out and put it in front of the muffler. Some other performance mods are an air lid, a cold air induction kit like the Super Sucker Ram Air(SSRA). Some drag radials help to get your car to hook up.
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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 12:03 AM
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Default Re: newbie here, what should i do?

If you keep the flowmaster just get a cutout,Itll sound mean and you will see a horsepower gain,if you want to change the whole catback I suggest slp loudmouth,and hooker headers a good choice.Welcome to the wonderful world of f-bodies!

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