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[310stanger]

Quick Noob question for the gearheads that come into this train. I put it in here since this little noob question is really not worth starting a thread about.

Getting a catback exhaust vs. just buying an aftermarket muffler, now does the catback really show THAT much of an improvement in power/flow when compared to just getting an aftermarket muffler? How drastic would the differences in power actually be between the two?

Sorry for the noob question again guys. I've just always wondered this.

It depends on this......
1. how restrictive is the stock piping? is it too small? are the bends poor?
2. Does the engine require bigger piping? or would just a muffler for some sound be good enough
3. if you have a car that is really choked by the stock exhaust and you replace it with approriate size piping, there could be a decent difference. but if the stock exhaust flows real well then there might not be any at all

[86 IROC-Z]

how many oz's paid for those? lmao

Surprisingly none. The acoustic was on my parents dime, and the Epiphone was received in a trade by some guy who took a cheap Crate electric similar to mine for it

[pajeff02]

I got a friend request from my father a few days ago I clicked ignore. I don't feel like seeing his sorry ass and his new Asian GF. I was considering messaging him and explaining I hope he gets ghonopsyphilitishiv and his dick falls off......... Somehow I think that falls under the "if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all" category. Ignore was the best option

Ouch! How would you feel if your father hoped that your dick falls off?

Quick Noob question for the gearheads that come into this train. I put it in here since this little noob question is really not worth starting a thread about.

Getting a catback exhaust vs. just buying an aftermarket muffler, now does the catback really show THAT much of an improvement in power/flow when compared to just getting an aftermarket muffler? How drastic would the differences in power actually be between the two?

Sorry for the noob question again guys. I've just always wondered this.

Here's a comparison between my stock T/A exhaust and the Magnaflow catback. Not a whole lot of difference, but the sound factor and look was well worth it imo.

[Transamws6]

tomorrow, maybe.. Have to go to a c10 parts place to get some front drop springs. With 2.5" spindles and 5" rear springs (even with shorter front tires) it's got a mean cali-rake going on. No es bueno if you're not from Mehico

Sweet man, looking foward to seeing some pics of it.

[Transamws6]

Thanks a bunch stanger and jeff. Very helpful info guys, i understand much better now. I really appreciate you all clarifying this for me.

And BTW jeff, that magnaflow looks real good. The tips almost look like a corsa catback, i like it a lot.

[pajeff02]

The Magnaflow tips just make the back of the car. The stock tips just looked way out of place. When I first saw the car at the dealer's lot, I thought that there is no way they were correct and figured someone had cheaped out on a replacement system. I was wrong.

[wheeliE-maxx]

Well I am thinking with the cam in the motor(IDUNNO) methinks I may be putting more stress on the factory rear.

You still aren't quite on par with ls2 goats I think. If it really blows up you'll know

[Transamws6]

The Magnaflow tips just make the back of the car. The stock tips just looked way out of place. When I first saw the car at the dealer's lot, I thought that there is no way they were correct and figured someone had cheaped out on a replacement system. I was wrong.

That looks great man, wow. Those tips really do set the rear end of that car off, i like it a lot. Very clean and tastefully done. Looking at that rear end brings back so many memories.

My father bought his black WS6 in 02 brand spankin new, had 6 miles on it and still had the plastic all over it from the factory, bought it right off the lot, i thought it was the BADDEST car on the planet and nothing could be done to make it look better than stock, boy was I wrong. I totally agree with you, those tiny little exhaust tips in the back look so bad. Also imo, these cars sit to high from the factory also.

But again, very nice ride man, makes me want a t/a so bad, just cant find em anywhere for a reasonable price, i've given up on those things and have moved on.

[wheeliE-maxx]

What kind of tips did your car come with Jeff? We bought a loaded '00 t/a non-ws6 vert and it had some nice cast ovals (I think cast) that went well with the bumper. Maybe the small tips are a ws6 thing

[Transamws6]

What kind of tips did your car come with Jeff? We bought a loaded '00 t/a non-ws6 vert and it had some nice cast ovals (I think cast) that went well with the bumper. Maybe the small tips are a ws6 thing

Yep, the ws6's came with these little ugly circle exhaust tips, the non-ws6's came with the ovals.

[cammed goat]

You still aren't quite on par with ls2 goats I think. If it really blows up you'll know

My car gets 10 more RWHP than an LS2 GTO. My manager thinks it's the 2-piece driveshaft causing the issues. There is play in the pinion yoke.

Maybe excessive play in the u-joint?

[pajeff02]

That looks great man, wow. Those tips really do set the rear end of that car off, i like it a lot. Very clean and tastefully done. Looking at that rear end brings back so many memories.

My father bought his black WS6 in 02 brand spankin new, had 6 miles on it and still had the plastic all over it from the factory, bought it right off the lot, i thought it was the BADDEST car on the planet and nothing could be done to make it look better than stock, boy was I wrong. I totally agree with you, those tiny little exhaust tips in the back look so bad. Also imo, these cars sit to high from the factory also.

But again, very nice ride man, makes me want a t/a so bad, just cant find em anywhere for a reasonable price, i've given up on those things and have moved on.

Thanks! I agree, the car sets a bit high. But with our crappy northern PA roads I do not dare drop it.

What kind of tips did your car come with Jeff? We bought a loaded '00 t/a non-ws6 vert and it had some nice cast ovals (I think cast) that went well with the bumper. Maybe the small tips are a ws6 thing

The stock exhaust is pictured a few posts up. Single tips with no style at all.

[pajeff02]

Damn... past my bedtime. Later!

[cammed goat]

Later Jeff. Bout to turn in as well. Gotta work tomorrow.

[grouch0jr]

The Magnaflow tips just make the back of the car. The stock tips just looked way out of place. When I first saw the car at the dealer's lot, I thought that there is no way they were correct and figured someone had cheaped out on a replacement system. I was wrong.

those magnaflow tips look so sexy. i dont even have tips on my car at the moment.

[Knight]

Surprisingly none. The acoustic was on my parents dime, and the Epiphone was received in a trade by some guy who took a cheap Crate electric similar to mine for it

THX for the comps on mine. Good place to look is Ebay believe it or not. Sometimes you can find killer deals - few and far between though. Love my Gretsch though - plays great and good range of sounds. Would highly recommend one. Nothing wrong with cheaper ones. I started with a $50 Yamaha electric that wouldnt hold a tune for a 1/2 hour after I tuned it. I learned fast on it though.

[Spaz]

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[pajeff02]

I saw this on the news last week -- they are calling it "The Russian Rick-Roll".

[Spaz]

I saw this on the news last week -- they are calling it "The Russian Rick-Roll".

it's killing me... haha... i had to give it it's own thread... he looks like the enzite dude... "meet bob..."

[Spaz]