Need an opinion..

erics95se · 11-28-2006, 07:10 AM

I'm looking into dual exhaust, so I need to start thinking of tips.. I've got two tips from a supercharged Monte Carlo that I can use when I get the muffler.. (Just a camaro DUAL outlet muffler with two new tail pipes, and tips..

The tips are these:

on car before removal last spring:

Off the car last night, sitting on my desk polished with nev-r-dull..

My car.. (best back shot i have..)

What Im thinkin is this.. i mspainted to represent what they might look like (other tips..

Singles, or.

Quads..

I'm lookin for opinions on what you guys think would look better with that.. I think the quads make the rear end stand out more and look like it's got some balls to it.

The muffler I'm looking at is from http://www.justmagnaflow.com, part number 12266, 5x8 Alumnized 18" can, 2.50" out, 2.25" in, from a camaro .. magnaflow obviously. i've heard these mufflers on these cars and (in my opinion) They sound DAMN good. $89.06 for the muffler. then the cost of installation which my buddy owns a shop and a pipe bender and welder so he can fab it up cheap. . i'm removing the resonator also while it's in there, as well as getting a high-flow catalytic convertor if i can spring for that yet. i'm gathering funds right now, still looking for a job.. this mod will more than likely wait til jan-april.

Gizmo · 11-28-2006, 07:14 AM

No quads and is the new exhaust gonna have a bigger diameter?

erics95se · 11-28-2006, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo

No quads and is the new exhaust gonna have a bigger diameter?

nope, i'm staying with what size piping the car had from the factory, just a different muffler.. maybe a cone intake through right in front of the fender well sooner or later. . that involves moving the EVAP canister up on the frame to behind the headlight, then running it through that hole, though. it's do-able.

i'm aware if i went bigger, i'll lose back pressure.. plus, it's not supercharged, so i won't really benefit from bigger pipe.

Gizmo · 11-28-2006, 07:22 AM

Any car benefits from a bigger pipe

go with a 2"-2 1/4" pipe and you will be good. That is what the gf and I run on our NAs and it helped. And we only have 4bangers. I'm sure you will be fine with a bigger engine.

IMO getting a new exhaust but not going a bit bigger would be a waste.

erics95se · 11-28-2006, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo

Any car benefits from a bigger pipe

go with a 2"-2 1/4" pipe and you will be good. That is what the gf and I run on our NAs and it helped. And we only have 4bangers. I'm sure you will be fine with a bigger engine.

IMO getting a new exhaust but not going a bit bigger would be a waste.

when they do the pipes, do they charge by the foot for the piping? i'm looking to go with stainless .. i don't want my pipe rusting out after one year. i'll look into going .25" bigger.

i'm off to school.. i'll respond to this thread at around 10-10:45 if i've got computer access.

Gizmo · 11-28-2006, 07:44 AM

Go to Iggy's on Motrose and Harlem. They are amazing and have done two of my exhausts, my gf's, and two of my friends. They are all custom and can do what you want.

A full Turbo back without hanging the muffler was $300 for 2 1/2"

My cat-back with hanging the muffler was 300 for 2 1/4"

They do great work and can have it back to you same day.

erics95se · 11-28-2006, 09:35 AM

i've got a friend with an exhaust shop in waukegan which my brother's gone to twice. i'm gonna go there.. that's a 50 mile or so drive i think from my house to rosemont.

Gizmo · 11-28-2006, 09:55 AM

Cool but yea definitely go bigger.

ChitownGST · 11-28-2006, 10:13 AM

Don't go anymore than 2.25. It should sound pretty cool. Get it done and post a vid.