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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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honestly, just dont bother making it a sleeper. people that drive civics think lt1s are slow. my cam is very noticeable at idle and everyone still thinks the car will barely make it into the 13s. id just buy some longtubes and a quiet cat back. iv got magnaflow. its not all that quiet but it smooths out the sound alot to where it sounds stock off idle
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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you wont gain any power with only a y-pipe. too many other choking points to make a difference in overall flowage
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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For a catback, look for the SLP Dual/Dual (not the loudmouth with dual/dual tips). They no longer make it so you'll have to buy used, but it flows with the best of them and it also happens to be the quietest available. It actually used to come from the factory on the SLP modified cars.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by slick1851
Dude dont be a idiot just get long tubes, and if emissions is a problem then get mids.....
Oh, you're so nice. I guess I'm an idiot? We'll have to race this year since we can visit the same tracks together. Hope that sebring is strong all I got is a stock LT1 motor. The guy wants a y-pipe and cat-back, and they can get a car deep into the 12's without headers. Be nice

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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Sleeper exhaust? lol just messing man. I dont understand the point of "sleeper". I just got my motor back in my car, its just sitting there with lt's and 3" ory waiting to **** off the neighborhood.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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So I'm an idiot because I'm going to be different and not install LTs and an ORY like everybody else?
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 96blackta
So I'm an idiot because I'm going to be different and not install LTs and an ORY like everybody else?
Well when you go against the tried and true, best dyno-proven method of improving exhaust flow and increasing horsepower...you can expect to get some flack.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 96blackta
So I'm an idiot because I'm going to be different and not install LTs and an ORY like everybody else?
Yes?

sorry u said it
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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look into a GMMG cat-back setup. it's quiet-ish but it has a pretty unique sound and IMO is the best sounding LT1 exhaust out there.

may i ask why you dont want headers? It is a fairly basic upgrade that sets the platform for any more serious mods there after like heads and cam. most LT companies advertise about 25-30hp gain and that number will go up if you start modding around the exhaust. Are you going for under the hood stock appearance?
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by trx250r
look into a GMMG cat-back setup. it's quiet-ish but it has a pretty unique sound and IMO is the best sounding LT1 exhaust out there.

may i ask why you dont want headers? It is a fairly basic upgrade that sets the platform for any more serious mods there after like heads and cam. most LT companies advertise about 25-30hp gain and that number will go up if you start modding around the exhaust. Are you going for under the hood stock appearance?
He is looking to install the Cadillac cam. It is ground for stock manifolds.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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What do you mean Cadillac cam? Is that a company because i dont think any cadillacs had an LTx or did they?
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Since when is a trans am suppose to be a sleeper. Making it a sleeper for SCION tc's and honda accords?
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by trx250r
What do you mean Cadillac cam? Is that a company because i dont think any cadillacs had an LTx or did they?
It's called the Cadillac cam. Still new. Its a LTx cam cut for stock manifolds. Has shown some decent results.
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Originally Posted by chavez885
Since when is a trans am suppose to be a sleeper. Making it a sleeper for SCION tc's and honda accords?
^^^True, LOL.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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oh i see. well good luck to ya then. sounds like if it works good it might be a way to save a buck or two for those who are on a budget looking for a boost in performance.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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I bet the OP is a skreet racer.

Pops hood....


Its all stock, see not headers.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by IronOutlaw
I bet the OP is a skreet racer.

Pops hood....


Its all stock, see not headers.
LOL. With the hidden solenoids and hoses too.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Maybe everyone should back off.

It's his car. Let him do what he wants. There's been way too much hostility on this forum lately.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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I loved lookin at the stockers vs. the lt's on my floor. WTF wer they thinking when they designed those. I think it was another power robber so the vette was faster.
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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The Cadillac Cam isn't exactly new, is it? Perhaps new is relative. I'm intrigued by that cam, and I have headers. Then again, I know nothing about cams.
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