slp or strano??
Well... considering I had my choice of SLP, Pacesetter, Hooker, StainlessWorks, Dynatech, and looked at Kooks. I chose and carry StainlessWorks. And I don't regret it for a moment and have never had a complaint. Why did I go that way?
They tuck well, helped by 2.5" collectors. To those saying 2.5" isn't enough, it pretty much is for most any car that's not 1000 HP. And remember that you flow into a single 3" pipe, so having 2 3" collectors isn't a help, it's a hurt. Both for velocity and room under the car. They are tuned for the best sweep across the curve, and have witnessed them do testing with different header designs on an engine dyno. And I know they work since I out powered (at 100 rpm higher) and out-torqued a car with Pacesetters. Same day, same dyno, same mods, even the same guy tuning the cars. Did I kill his car. No, it was about 3 HP and 3 ft. lbs. But it was repeatable, time after time.
SLP's hang low. Hookers and Pacesetters do too. Kooks and Dynatechs are very nice headers, but I just like working with StainlessWorks and the prices are right. Plus you have choices. Headers only (those are 3" collectors), with an off-road Y-pipe, or a catted Y-pipe (which I use).
They tuck well, helped by 2.5" collectors. To those saying 2.5" isn't enough, it pretty much is for most any car that's not 1000 HP. And remember that you flow into a single 3" pipe, so having 2 3" collectors isn't a help, it's a hurt. Both for velocity and room under the car. They are tuned for the best sweep across the curve, and have witnessed them do testing with different header designs on an engine dyno. And I know they work since I out powered (at 100 rpm higher) and out-torqued a car with Pacesetters. Same day, same dyno, same mods, even the same guy tuning the cars. Did I kill his car. No, it was about 3 HP and 3 ft. lbs. But it was repeatable, time after time.
SLP's hang low. Hookers and Pacesetters do too. Kooks and Dynatechs are very nice headers, but I just like working with StainlessWorks and the prices are right. Plus you have choices. Headers only (those are 3" collectors), with an off-road Y-pipe, or a catted Y-pipe (which I use).
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Uncoated.... Stainless has very good heat retention properties already, and won't rust (304 anyway). I don't have their cat-back, but I should. I have a Loudmouth, and it's too loud, I can't even make sound restriction at one particular site in the Northeast. And the SW chambered system is so sweet sounding. Very much like GMMG, but with a nicer tone (3 mufflers vs. GMMG's 2) and less weight. They have a more standard system as well, but really I think if you want a full size muffler there are more cost effective options there.
Happy to discuss more in depth if you want. Just call me.
Happy to discuss more in depth if you want. Just call me.
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thanks sam
i know its a little off topic for this section, BUT what do you think of the SW 3" muffler and catback vs the slp dual dual muffler and 3" catback?
thanks
tony
i know its a little off topic for this section, BUT what do you think of the SW 3" muffler and catback vs the slp dual dual muffler and 3" catback?
thanks
tony
SAM, I am leaning towards the SLP 70002 spring/shock kit simply because I need more front end ground clearence (headers/408+ iron block) and a slightly sporty handling ride (no autocross racing). If I ever do road race are the SLP springs up to the task if I went to a different shock?
Do you offer a front spring similar to SLP's as far as ride height goes?
Respectfully,
Keith
Do you offer a front spring similar to SLP's as far as ride height goes?
Respectfully,
Keith
Well, I think you need to look a different way. SLP's kit uses approx. 3/4" drop springs, but also using rates of 300-450. Where as other springs are firmer. For instance mine are 550 linear, LT1 Pro-kits are 377-600 (and never really 377), Hotchkis 285-525. But the trouble with most progressive springs is you never really know where they are in terms of compression and therefore rate, which is why mine are linear. You have more weight than you had before. I assume your car sits lower than it did with the original engine (you tell me, I can't see it). And more weight means more spring, and lowering means more spring. Further the SLP shocks have less compression damping than the older Bilstein HD's did, which probably isn't ideal either, though compression damping is there to control unsprung mass (not the car, the wheels, brakes, tires, etc.). I think the SLP shocks are lacking there, and it's one reason I don't drop the damping on compression in Revalves. Bilstein's aren't harsh anyway.
If you want a slight drop, and know just what you are getting, I'd have to point you to using the Koni's and the lower perch. That way you use the springs you have, and know the height, and you get a better damper that can be adjusted as you see fit, and can help control the seemingly higher sprung mass you added with the 408 iron block. And if you want to change springs later, you have the shocks to do the job.
I don't offer a spring like that other than SLP's (and I'm an SLP dealer). I frankly feel the Koni with stock springs results in a better package for around the same price and leaves you alternatives down the road (i.e. changing springs).
If you want a slight drop, and know just what you are getting, I'd have to point you to using the Koni's and the lower perch. That way you use the springs you have, and know the height, and you get a better damper that can be adjusted as you see fit, and can help control the seemingly higher sprung mass you added with the 408 iron block. And if you want to change springs later, you have the shocks to do the job.
I don't offer a spring like that other than SLP's (and I'm an SLP dealer). I frankly feel the Koni with stock springs results in a better package for around the same price and leaves you alternatives down the road (i.e. changing springs).
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Originally Posted by vatechguy3
thanks sam
i know its a little off topic for this section, BUT what do you think of the SW 3" muffler and catback vs the slp dual dual muffler and 3" catback?
thanks
tony
i know its a little off topic for this section, BUT what do you think of the SW 3" muffler and catback vs the slp dual dual muffler and 3" catback?
thanks
tony
There are a lot of options... Borla, Magnaflow, and on and on, and we carry most. BTW, I do discount SW stuff 10% off retail. FWIW.
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13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
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