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Old 02-06-2014, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

Thanks! Catted y pipe because virginia requires cats if I want to drive it on the street at all but I plan to gut them so it looks like I have cats. Not sure what you mean by Kooks merge? I have debated getting a 4" merge collector, is that what you meant?
A bit off topic but I was under the assumption that our state stated any aftermarket exausht is illegal, unless is a factory replica/replacement?

And I've never been checked for cats before during a state inspection, at least I never saw them check.
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Very interesting build. Looks VERY similar to my own personal car (396 LS6) minus a couple points in compression and I'm on premium pump gas. I'll be interested to see how it does. Cam is almost identical to mine. I'd strongly suggest a cutout at the Y-merge as that loudmouth system will be holding you back.

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A bit off topic but I was under the assumption that our state stated any aftermarket exausht is illegal, unless is a factory replica/replacement?

And I've never been checked for cats before during a state inspection, at least I never saw them check.
Not true. It might state that but in practice isn't enforced. I've had my LM1 and headers on for a couple years with no issues.

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Very interesting build. Looks VERY similar to my own personal car (396 LS6) minus a couple points in compression and I'm on premium pump gas. I'll be interested to see how it does. Cam is almost identical to mine. I'd strongly suggest a cutout at the Y-merge as that loudmouth system will be holding you back.

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I am contemplating using a 4" mufflex catback instead of a cutout or True Duals eventually. However I might consider a cutout.
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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6
Not true. It might state that but in practice isn't enforced. I've had my LM1 and headers on for a couple years with no issues.



I am contemplating using a 4" mufflex catback instead of a cutout or True Duals eventually. However I might consider a cutout.
Just because it isn't enforced doesn't mean it's legal. I do agree that he's a bit paranoid. Anything done to the engine in most states is illegal and for OFF ROAD use only. Just slip the inspector a hundy and get that sticker.
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If they don't look for cats, then how the hell do they tell if the exhaust is stock or aftermarket?
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Originally Posted by danieloneil01

Just because it isn't enforced doesn't mean it's legal. I do agree that he's a bit paranoid. Anything done to the engine in most states is illegal and for OFF ROAD use only. Just slip the inspector a hundy and get that sticker.
Didn't say it was legal I said it isn't enforced. Although I didn't know they don't check for cats as I never paid much attention to that.
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What kind of additube will this motor have with a bore much smaller than the stroke?
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My crank and pistons will be in tomorrow according to my tracking info.

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What kind of additube will this motor have with a bore much smaller than the stroke?
A torquey one.
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This is all going in your 98 WS6?

Post up parts pictures as you get them.
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This is all going in your 98 WS6?

Post up parts pictures as you get them.
Yes it is going in my 98. Yeah I'll definitely post pictures up speaking of which here is the ls6 block disassembled. It only has 10k on it lol.



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Looks nice. My WS6 came with the LS6 block from the factory.
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Looks nice. My WS6 came with the LS6 block from the factory.
I wish mine had but seeing as it is a 98 that is not possible. But I got a good deal on the shortblock, $350.
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Yeah, good deal for sure. I was pretty excited when I found out mine had the LS6 block.
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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6
I am contemplating using a 4" mufflex catback instead of a cutout or True Duals eventually. However I might consider a cutout.
If you don't wish to go true duals then the 4" mufflex would be your best choice other than a cut out. I recommend the single in/out 4" system that dumps behind the bumper and not the dual. You can fake out a set of tips out the back and no one would probably ever know that the exhaust isn't run to the tips.

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Originally Posted by Sales3@Texas-Speed

If you don't wish to go true duals then the 4" mufflex would be your best choice other than a cut out. I recommend the single in/out 4" system that dumps behind the bumper and not the dual. You can fake out a set of tips out the back and no one would probably ever know that the exhaust isn't run to the tips.

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I might do that. I will have some time to figure out the exhaust though since the engine isn't even built yet.
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what fuel pump and injectors will you use ? dose you pistons have valve reliefs ?
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what fuel pump and injectors will you use ? dose you pistons have valve reliefs ?
I am using Lonnies Double pumper fuel system which is two racetronix fuel pumps and 95# Deatschwerks fuel injectors. I do believe the pistons have valve reliefs.
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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6
Thanks! Catted y pipe because virginia requires cats if I want to drive it on the street at all but I plan to gut them so it looks like I have cats. Not sure what you mean by Kooks merge? I have debated getting a 4" merge collector, is that what you meant?
Where are you at in VA?
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Where are you at in VA?
Fairfax, which is like 20 miles south of DC.
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Originally Posted by 98TransAmWs-6

Not true. It might state that but in practice isn't enforced. I've had my LM1 and headers on for a couple years with no issues.
Ahh, good to hear. I see loud cars around Hampton all the time, including a lot of cars that have dumped exausht.
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