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Hey everyone, I just have a few questions about cheap exhaust systems. Since times are tough I really can't afford a really nice stainless Borla, Magnaflow etc etc setup...I just want a full system all included. I found a nice Jegs system for 300 bucks. 2.5" pipes, long tube headers, the whole set with turbo mufflers, I'm definitely going with some Flowmaster Super 44's to top it off in back instead of the reg mufflers, but here's what I want to know:
This may sound ignorant but I mean isn't it mainly headers/mufflers/proportionate piping for the HP you're running what really matters rather than the exact material used to make the pipes? I mean besides the headers and mufflers isn't the rest of the exhaust just...pipe...? Is there anything extra I can do with the pipes before installing the system to make them sound better/last longer as far as inner/outer coating is concerned? I'm definitely welding it together instead of clamping so I'm sure that's a plus.
Really guys let me know what's up. I'm just trying to get my car on the road and in good working order, all the upgrades can come later. I'm not being frugal because I want to be, it's just that's how it is right now and I want to ride.
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Depends on how cheap you are talkin about! My exhaust is custom that I made with a few parts I got on Jegs. Total cost was around $500 for the full system, headers and everything.
As for coating, the main reason you coat it is to retain heat inside of the exhaust, vs letting it radiate out into your engine bay. Mild steel is bad at retaining the heat, while Stainless Steel is better, but Ceramic Coated is the best.
As for welding vs clamping... no real gain or loss! Welding is just more perminant
Why flowmaster? everyone does that! Find some random company and check for muffler price. I seen some $20 chambered mufflers sound better than $200 chambered mufflers.
Exhaust size is proportionate to your air intake. Bigger the engine, or more CFM flowing into your engine, the bigger exhaust you need to flow said air. But do not oversize or the pulses restrict your exhaust, and you lose exhaust velocity for a scavenging effect. I would say go 2.5" exhaust and you should be fine for a 305ci or a 350ci, naturally aspirated.
I am sure you can slap together a cheap exhaust for 400-500 bucks like I did and have it sound MEAN! Good luck on finding the parts!
Depends on how cheap you are talkin about! My exhaust is custom that I made with a few parts I got on Jegs. Total cost was around $500 for the full system, headers and everything.
As for coating, the main reason you coat it is to retain heat inside of the exhaust, vs letting it radiate out into your engine bay. Mild steel is bad at transferring the heat, while Stainless Steel is better, but Ceramic Coated is the best.
As for welding vs clamping... no real gain or loss! Welding is just more perminant
Why flowmaster? everyone does that! Find some random company and check for muffler price. I seen some $20 chambered mufflers sound better than $200 chambered mufflers.
Exhaust size is proportionate to your air intake. Bigger the engine, or more CFM flowing into your engine, the bigger exhaust you need to flow said air. But do not oversize or the pulses restrict your exhaust, and you lose exhaust velocity for a scavenging effect. I would say go 2.5" exhaust and you should be fine for a 305ci or a 350ci, naturally aspirated.
I am sure you can slap together a cheap exhaust for 400-500 bucks like I did and have it sound MEAN! Good luck on finding the parts!
Thanks for the input man, appreciate it. Yeah I'm going 2 1/2 inch as it's a 350, pretty mild, about 300 hp.
Sorry about the extra post, editing is being weird but I have a second gen btw, just don't want anyone to think I'm senile if they check the links I posted. This site has been a much better help tech-wise than second gen forums I've been too. I'm going out on a limb by saying most third gen owners either own or have owned a second gen. My third gen is complete for now, just messing with the old bird.
By the stuff I saw, you have a second gen camaro? IF not, then those headers wont fit (I tried full length second gen camaro headers on my third gen, one fits, the passenger side one does not fit, if I Remember, drivers side does... or other way around... bah ONE side doesnt fit)
By the stuff I saw, you have a second gen camaro? IF not, then those headers wont fit (I tried full length second gen camaro headers on my third gen, one fits, the passenger side one does not fit, if I Remember, drivers side does... or other way around... bah ONE side doesnt fit)
I got the Dynomax cat/back kit from Summit. I realize that the "I" pipe is "only" 2 3/4" diameter, but, this combo is "quiet" during normal driving, but, under accelleration, it will bring a smile to your face and make others take notice.I love it! Randy
