Trans AM 2002
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From: Mishawaka, IN
Putt a Borla muffler on there, it will be loud with good tone.
Honestly, I can't stand the sound of a Flowmaster on the LS1...Flowmaster sounds better on a Mustang, not on the 5.7 F-body.
Honestly, I can't stand the sound of a Flowmaster on the LS1...Flowmaster sounds better on a Mustang, not on the 5.7 F-body.
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From: Mishawaka, IN
As for exhaust systems, if you can afford it, get a true dual exhaust system. BEST sound in my opinion, if you must stick with the y-pipe SLP Loudmouth 1 is a very loud catback, SLP Loudmouth 2 is decent in sound, most people prefer Magnaflow though. Borla exhaust has the BEST sound in the y-pipe catbacks though.
On The Tree
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From: KCMO
If you're new to here when referring to hp goals most people on here go by rwhp numbers. I am not sure if thats what you meant or if you were talking about engine hp. 400 motor could basically be reached with all the bolt ons. 400whp will take that and a decent size cam.
First things first I would just spend alot of time on here reading threads, and when you think you have read enough read some more lol. Start with going through the stickies.
First things first I would just spend alot of time on here reading threads, and when you think you have read enough read some more lol. Start with going through the stickies.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Texas
Sorry ment 400 RWHP, what would that put the engine at in hp Then? Also with all the added HP I will have traction issues, already to as it is at take off, you kind of have to ease off the line then punch it! with addition of more hp I see this problem increasing. Do they have something you can do not help that other than lowering the psi of the rear tires or getting wider tires!!!
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Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Texas
Well i have done alot of video watching on comparing flowmaster, magna flow and borla, they all sound great but the sound that I think is best and is what Im looking for is the magna flow, to me it sounds like an old school muscle car with that aggressive deep louder sound! Just sounds cleaner to me!
Well i have done alot of video watching on comparing flowmaster, magna flow and borla, they all sound great but the sound that I think is best and is what Im looking for is the magna flow, to me it sounds like an old school muscle car with that aggressive deep louder sound! Just sounds cleaner to me!
*For quote above, go true duals and go with the Magnaflow 14419's.
*Since you have the '02 T/A then you already have the LS6 intake. This is money saved already.
*If money is tight, then I would go with the Texas Speed and Performance 1-7/8" Headers. Around the same power gains as some of the bigger names for much less money.
*Piping? Honestly depends on what you want. H-Pipe for more low-end torque. X-Pipe for more horsepower up top. My .02, for 300 bucks for piping plus 160 for mufflers, why spend 700 on a catback when you can have true duals for 460 alone in parts and more horsepower/better sounding exhaust.
*Heads? I went with the 243 heads. They can be purchased for around 500. If you decide to go bigger later on, you could always send them into Advanced Induction and get 30 more whp by having them ported.
*Cam? Tick Performance has some really nice cams that get really great track times. Just talk to Martin @ Tick Performance. Should be fairly easy to find one of his posts on here. Very knowledgeable guy.
Just my .02. There's countless ways you can set these cars up.
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You may be decently fast in a few months, but want more later. As opposed to much faster 1 year later with much nicer parts that you saved for. Just think about it. Oh, and good luck with the build! It takes a while to get everything assembled but DEFINITELY worth it! You will get a LOT more compliments about you TA with the new build!
Sorry ment 400 RWHP, what would that put the engine at in hp Then? Also with all the added HP I will have traction issues, already to as it is at take off, you kind of have to ease off the line then punch it! with addition of more hp I see this problem increasing. Do they have something you can do not help that other than lowering the psi of the rear tires or getting wider tires!!!
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From: North Carolina
Yea the SLP loudmouth with long tubes and no cats is very defining and has a machine gun sound at around 2500 rpms. I left my uncle's house and he could still hear me at around 8 miles away on a calm quiet day. If you want good flowing and loud that's for you.
Drue Duals is where its at though
Drue Duals is where its at though
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Yea the SLP loudmouth with long tubes and no cats is very defining and has a machine gun sound at around 2500 rpms. I left my uncle's house and he could still hear me at around 8 miles away on a calm quiet day. If you want good flowing and loud that's for you.
Drue Duals is where its at though
Drue Duals is where its at though
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Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Texas
Ok so here is a video of my trans am as of now with the exhaust ive been talking about, I think its a flow master don't really know I know it sounds decent. See what you guys think, should I leave it and cut out the cats, or go with a magnaflow with four tips and cut out the cats?????
sorry it wouldn't let me upload on here
sorry it wouldn't let me upload on here