1999 Trans Am exhaust set up
11-29-2015, 04:38 PM
#1
1999 Trans Am exhaust set up Hey guys,
I was wondering if any of you can help me and possibly give some input on the exhaust set up I'm currently piecing together.
I like the way the factory exhaust sounds on my 1999 ws6. Its not too loud but sounds really nice during acceleration. I would like to buy some headers and swap out the factory y-pipe set up for something else but don't want it to be too loud.
I was planning to buy Texas Speed 1&3/4 inch long tubes connected to a y-pipe with 2 electric cutouts installed before the cats, while still retaining the factory axle back exhaust. This is mainly because I want to still be legal for inspection and keep the noise down, but be able to open the cutouts when I want. I attached an illustration showing the set up.
Is this a good looking set up? Should I modify the factory catted y-pipe with the cutouts or just buy an offroad y-pipe and keep the original y-pipe to swap back on for inspections? Or go a completely different route?
Im planning to do this in conjunction with an LS6 intake swap(and delete EGR), LS6 PCV set up, and a tune. My ws6 is all factory as of now besides a stage 2 TDP transmission and Monster stage 2 clutch.
Any input is appreciated,
Thank you.
I was wondering if any of you can help me and possibly give some input on the exhaust set up I'm currently piecing together.
I like the way the factory exhaust sounds on my 1999 ws6. Its not too loud but sounds really nice during acceleration. I would like to buy some headers and swap out the factory y-pipe set up for something else but don't want it to be too loud.
I was planning to buy Texas Speed 1&3/4 inch long tubes connected to a y-pipe with 2 electric cutouts installed before the cats, while still retaining the factory axle back exhaust. This is mainly because I want to still be legal for inspection and keep the noise down, but be able to open the cutouts when I want. I attached an illustration showing the set up.
Is this a good looking set up? Should I modify the factory catted y-pipe with the cutouts or just buy an offroad y-pipe and keep the original y-pipe to swap back on for inspections? Or go a completely different route?
Im planning to do this in conjunction with an LS6 intake swap(and delete EGR), LS6 PCV set up, and a tune. My ws6 is all factory as of now besides a stage 2 TDP transmission and Monster stage 2 clutch.
Any input is appreciated,
Thank you.
11-29-2015, 05:22 PM
#2
TECH Junkie
I think two cutouts would be overkill and it will be ridiculously loud lol.
I think the best option would be Lt's into a ory then a cutout welded in the factory I pipe with stock cat back. That is what I run. Here is a video of my car with a single electric cutout after my ory
I think the best option would be Lt's into a ory then a cutout welded in the factory I pipe with stock cat back. That is what I run. Here is a video of my car with a single electric cutout after my ory
11-29-2015, 05:28 PM
#3
I think two cutouts would be overkill and it will be ridiculously loud lol.
I think the best option would be Lt's into a ory then a cutout welded in the factory I pipe with stock cat back. That is what I run. Here is a video of my car with a single electric cutout after my ory
https://youtu.be/CeBvcxzvID0
I think the best option would be Lt's into a ory then a cutout welded in the factory I pipe with stock cat back. That is what I run. Here is a video of my car with a single electric cutout after my ory
https://youtu.be/CeBvcxzvID0
Do you know if the TSP ory will work with the factory ws6 axle back? I don't know the size of the piping on either.
11-29-2015, 05:34 PM
#4
TECH Junkie
I appreciate the info, your car sounds good. I think if I go with an offroad y-pipe, I wont be getting a cutout. I think the headers + ory will sound fine and flow well.
Do you know if the TSP ory will work with the factory ws6 axle back? I don't know the size of the piping on either.
Do you know if the TSP ory will work with the factory ws6 axle back? I don't know the size of the piping on either.
On the stock I pipe the inside dia. is 2.75in. You will be able to slide the I pipe over the ory outlet and clamp it