2006 Impala SS
Originally Posted by The_Glaive
I just bought a 2006 Impala SS, and was wondering if there were exhaust kits available for these.
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...erican&id=1236
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Originally Posted by The_Glaive
Anyone have MPG numbers before and after putting one of these on?
Went from a high point of 21ish to a present 19.7 lifetime w/ 20K of mainly highway travel in 6 months.
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My gas mileage sucks before and after putting the system on. Probably worse now because it sounds so much better.
Went from a high point of 21ish to a present 19.7 lifetime w/ 20K of mainly highway travel in 6 months.
Went from a high point of 21ish to a present 19.7 lifetime w/ 20K of mainly highway travel in 6 months.
Did you also get the K&N air breather put on?
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Is the 60mm pipe you're talking about in this post
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-performance/664879-what-60mm-tube-everyone-talking-about-removing.html
what you're talking about now?
If so, is there a guide on how to do this, with the K&N part number and all that somewhere?
I want to get the most from my V8 without spending much more than $1,200 total. Already I'm thinking that having the MagnaFlow exhaust is going to cost about $1,000.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-performance/664879-what-60mm-tube-everyone-talking-about-removing.html
what you're talking about now?
If so, is there a guide on how to do this, with the K&N part number and all that somewhere?
I want to get the most from my V8 without spending much more than $1,200 total. Already I'm thinking that having the MagnaFlow exhaust is going to cost about $1,000.
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Yep - I wrote the instructions, can't get more basic than it is, you'll see once you dig into it.
I thought Badd's G/F had her best run with the OEM paper element in, so it's your call whether or not you want to buy the K&N.
The only K&N box I have in my garage has P/N 33-2334 on it, got the filter and exhaust from Summit, had the filter the next business day, and a couple days on a direct ship from the factory. Double check the P/N before you buy.
PM BuffaloSS, he at one point had 2 systems.
There's also at least two huge threads on exhaust, with input ranging from removing the resonator, to swaping out the mufflers, to the complete MF system. Read them, maybe they will add $$$ insight to your final decision.
I thought Badd's G/F had her best run with the OEM paper element in, so it's your call whether or not you want to buy the K&N.
The only K&N box I have in my garage has P/N 33-2334 on it, got the filter and exhaust from Summit, had the filter the next business day, and a couple days on a direct ship from the factory. Double check the P/N before you buy.
PM BuffaloSS, he at one point had 2 systems.
There's also at least two huge threads on exhaust, with input ranging from removing the resonator, to swaping out the mufflers, to the complete MF system. Read them, maybe they will add $$$ insight to your final decision.
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I did read them (I think). Most, if not all, said they didn't notice any marked improvement in performance, but they did think it sounded better.
If that is the case, I'm not going to have the exhaust manifold changed and just go with 3" pipe from there, and get the MF mufflers and stainless steal tips.
If that is the case, I'm not going to have the exhaust manifold changed and just go with 3" pipe from there, and get the MF mufflers and stainless steal tips.
Last edited by The_Glaive; Mar 4, 2007 at 02:18 PM.
Do what I did, go to an exhaust shop and have them rig up some 3" pipe (I left out the ubend and resonator) and you could get some generic hi-flo cats and mufflers and be under the price of a MF system. I spent the extra money for some kooks mufflers that sound awesome. Performance wise, there is a small difference of the line, because the engine can scavenge more air out and bring more in (having a CAI helps too.) The sound is definately louder with a 3" pipe, as in when cruising you hear a defnate V8 droan.
The MF system is kinda a love it or hate it sound. I hate the raspy-ness that my friend's system has. He loves it. My system is a bit more deep and can be heard inside the cabin. I have 4" angle cut tips and they look and sound great.
The MF system is kinda a love it or hate it sound. I hate the raspy-ness that my friend's system has. He loves it. My system is a bit more deep and can be heard inside the cabin. I have 4" angle cut tips and they look and sound great.
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Well, I've only owned this since March 1st, so I'm just starting to look into this kinda stuff. I'll go price stuff this next week at the local exhaust shops and throw up the numbers here and see what you guys think.
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I am a complete noob on exaust, but is the U bend even on the MF kit?
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I am a complete noob on exaust, but is the U bend even on the MF kit?
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No ... the U-Bend is right before the M/F or any cat back:
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/WB5001/MCEXH/...placement.html
Edit: here is another option, but again there's a thread with the +/-'s of it:
http://www.hoganperformance.com/DP7S.htm
http://www.pfyc.com/pc/WB5001/MCEXH/...placement.html
Edit: here is another option, but again there's a thread with the +/-'s of it:
http://www.hoganperformance.com/DP7S.htm
Last edited by Kazmaniac; Mar 4, 2007 at 03:02 PM.
Originally Posted by The_Glaive
Well, I've only owned this since March 1st, so I'm just starting to look into this kinda stuff. I'll go price stuff this next week at the local exhaust shops and throw up the numbers here and see what you guys think.
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I am a complete noob on exaust, but is the U bend even on the MF kit?
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I am a complete noob on exaust, but is the U bend even on the MF kit?
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I'm at work and photobucket is blocked 
, so i'm trying to post this pic from memory, so if you can see it, let me know, if you can't, I'll try again.
, so i'm trying to post this pic from memory, so if you can see it, let me know, if you can't, I'll try again. Last edited by The_Glaive; Mar 25, 2007 at 03:52 PM.
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I actually just had it washed. 15 minutes earlier it was raining, and 15 minutes after I took the shots it was raining again. Actually, that is why some of those pics were in the carport instead of on the drive, it started misting and I had to dry off the sides of the car that I was taking the pictures.