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09-06-2010, 05:42 PM #1
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White- 2001 ws6 Trans AM
Need Advice on exhaust and much more
So far i just got a new ws6, the last owner says it is bone stock. im looking for exhaust, headers, catback, catalytice converters and cold air intake. i just have no idea what im really looking at for the whole exhaust setup and what not i want the sound to be as close to a muscle car roar as possible. i like the sound of this clip [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y54SZs-J9Y&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y54SZs-J9Y&feature=related[/ame] but i have really no idea bout that car just like its sound. any other clips that sound simi close to it or if you have and thing you like they are welcome. also with the cold air intake, like i said im kind of a newbie at this but anyways i dont know. i know i want the k&n cold air intake but i dont understand the different concepts of slp lids. do i need both or what? also with brakes how do you get them not to SQUEEK , brake pads are fine so i dont understand it. also service engine light will come on and a hour or 2 driving minutes later it will go off then again come back on in a few then off and on etc.
advice is appreciated
thanks
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09-08-2010, 01:15 PM #2
I have the Volant twin filter setup since I wanted something different and if works good with my aftermarket WS6 hood after you do a little cutting so you can see the filters through the black vents. As far as Lt's go just get a good stainless header like QTP, Kooks, and there are several other companies. The you can either get the matching ypipe and a catback or if you want a mean sound my friend ran dual Dynomax bullet mufflers that were dumped at the axle but you could go all the way back to the bumper.I had a Flowmaster and it sound good with the factory exhaust but they get raspy layer when doing the lt's and especially and ory. Go on you tube and you can find some great clips to listen to and decide.
1998 Trans Am 85k miles.
Bolt ons, MS3 113LSA cam, Circle D Stall, Tune, Modified WS6 style hood, Full Suspension, 6000k HID's, Clear Side Markers w/ Leds, Led 3rd Brake Light and 18" AR Staggered Killer Wheels w/ BFG KDW NT's.- Weekend Toy/DD
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09-08-2010, 06:24 PM #3
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2002 Z28 A4 NBM- Sadly now demodded :(
Do you need to do a visual inspection during Smog Check?
If not the best bang for the buck are LT headers with a True Dual exhaust and an X (or an H) pipe. While they can be done all the way to the rear I didn't bother.
See sig for setup...67 Camaro: K-K + 797-z (look it up), 454/Th400/4.10 12-bolt = 6mpg, PS/PDB/PW tilt, tach, gauges...
2005 Corvette LS2/M6 Magnetic Red Metallic (What else would it be?) w/ Cashmere interior
2002 Z28: NBM/Tan, MTI smooth lid, smooth bellows, !AIR, !cats, 1-3/4" QTP SS LT's, 2-1/2" TD's with X-pipe, MagnaFlows dumped at axle, custom welded SFC's, MidWest Chassis body mount adjustable T/A, 3400 stall, 3.23 gears (was 2.73). Tuned: 343rwhp/357rwt (before TD's). Best: 12.559 @ 108+, 1.73 60' @ 3500' DA w/MT ET Street DR's.
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09-09-2010, 12:37 PM #4
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- 2000 Trans Am
I have to agree that true duals sounds the best to me. I have had two different sets of them as well as a bunch of different catbacks. Texas Speed makes them for our cars for around $450 but you will have no cats.
I went with LPP stainless headers and the combination of those two is the best sounding car I have owned.
OR if you must have cats Texas Speed has a catted y pipe and you can use any catback you want. Flowmasters sound good but dont help performance so i would forget them. I like magnaflows sound and theyre stainless too so no rust.
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09-09-2010, 04:04 PM #5
Very happy with our Kooks LT's, catted Y and Magnaflow catback. It has the "muscle car" sound you are referring to without any annoying drone or rasp. After a few months, I added an electric cutout to it and doubled my fun.
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09-09-2010, 04:09 PM #6
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sebring silver- Y2K SS CAMARO
Ive got the dynomax bullet with a ORY stilll with the factory cats and i love the sound but it is pretty loud when you get into it but at idle it has a nice deep solid tone
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09-09-2010, 08:39 PM #7
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silver- 2002 Trans AM
If you have the money, get a good set of SS LT's- a little more money but IMO well worth it in the long run and a good exhaust shop should be able to build you a nice true dual setup for under a grand. I'm having my exhaust installed next week, Kooks 1 7/8 LT, true dual to over the axle with Spinntech mufflers and no cats. I'll try to post a video if someone can show me how. The shop that's doing it has an 05 GTO with the same setup with a big cam and it sounds unbelievable. BTW you also might want to do some suspension mods along with the exhaust if you have the cash. Good luck
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09-10-2010, 02:59 AM #8
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09-10-2010, 03:09 AM #9
I am installing hooker lt's super comps hooker y pipe no cats and a hooker cat back. I wanted something different i should have this stuff on buy the end of next week so ill be posting a sound clip and some pics. The best part is i only have about $600 into the whole exhaust system.
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09-17-2010, 07:22 PM #10
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White- 2001 ws6 Trans AM
is too much air intake bad? like if i were to hook up 102mm Intake Manifold, k&N cold air intake, and a F.A.S.T. 102mm Throttle Body?
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09-18-2010, 03:48 AM #11
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09-18-2010, 08:09 AM #12
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sebring silver- Y2K SS CAMARO
scratch that last post i just got my new exhaust finished, no cats with ORY LT hooker hedders and borla muffler and i fuckin love it its definately the way to go. ill try and post a vid of it later
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09-18-2010, 08:18 AM #13
Kooks LT's, catted Y pipe with a GMMG cat-back. Expensive but you'll have no regrets!
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10-05-2010, 07:53 AM #14
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pewter- 99 trans am
i think op car sounds bad ass....and i love white with ceta mod...
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