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Forum: Exhaust
05-19-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,307
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Just bought Hooker 2210 Headers...pretty crappy quality. Dougs better?

Not quite true.......
As I understand it, when the current parent company bought the Doug's brand they were able to lure away a designer from Hooker............just happened to be the same one that...
Forum: Exhaust
10-28-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,334
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Anybody running a flowmaster super 10?

Flowmaster Super 10 series Mufflers 72 Nova: Flowmaster Super 10 series Mufflers 72 Nova - YouTube
Just take note of an owners comments on the sound while cruising.......

I appologise for being...
Forum: Exhaust
10-27-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,334
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Anybody running a flowmaster super 10?

You do realize that will sound like a hillbilly log truck...............dont you????
Forum: Exhaust
10-27-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Flowmaster 50 HD??

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-17557/overview/
I would look into the UltraFlo oval case muffler before I wasted a single dime on a flowcrapper........
Sorry.......just dont care for the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-26-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: will flowmaster catback 17233 work with dual cats?

The dual cat setul did not change from year to year..............if you are seeing a part number for dual cats then it will fit.......
Nothing is different from an '88 dual cat to a '92 dual...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-15-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 814
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: buying 700r4 to handle 430hp 450tq

One more to consider

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/700MegaRaptor.htm
Forum: Exhaust
10-15-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,094
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Anyone using Flowtech afterburner headers?

Just looked those up.............they are only show fitment for 67-81 camaro..............so I would be confident saying they wont work...........
and they are 1 3/4" with 3"...
Forum: Exhaust
10-15-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,094
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Anyone using Flowtech afterburner headers?

Are those for a thirdgen????
I have never seen those before.........I was refering to the junk shorties they make for our cars.......
That looks like a fairly nice set..........you dont see many...
Forum: Exhaust
10-13-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,094
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Anyone using Flowtech afterburner headers?

Flowtech headers for these cars are a waste of time and money.......IMHO

The primaries are tiny at 1.5"...............
those things are just barely (if any) better than stock manifolds............
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-07-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,015
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Racestar wheels

Website says 16 and 12..........

Hey Delta.................when can we see what they look like on the car???
Forum: Exhaust
09-27-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: new exhaust not so good?

Thats like a powerstick.........you are the first person i have ever heard report drone from one of those type.........you may need to get the system finished out the rear...........
Forum: Exhaust
09-26-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 962
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: new exhaust not so good?

The H pipe will have no effect on drone.........its the mufflers
I assume they are flowcrapper/dronemaster style muffs?
The only way to get rid of the drone is a turbo style or even better an...
Forum: Exhaust
09-26-2014, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Give me a reality check on price please

They are "worth" whatever a person is willing to pay for them..............
That being said, be made the offer, so the only potential screwing is on HIM.............If he thinks its a good price,...
Forum: Body
09-14-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Cool aerodynamic modification

The cowl, by design, will generate a low pressure zone inside itself as you move. The only way to stop it from doing what it is designed to do is to change the design. As in adding a vent at the...
Forum: Exhaust
08-12-2014, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,097
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: High Flow Cat or No Cat?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dou-d3321/overview/year/1992/make/chevrolet/model/camaro
or
http://www.edquay.com/camaro/index.html

best option will be the Ed Quay.......1 7/8 primaries at...
Forum: Exhaust
08-09-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,097
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: High Flow Cat or No Cat?

Your best bet all the way around will be to send a PM to DYNO DON. Ask him what he can do that will be adequate for your application. He is making the ONLY shorty header i would even consider running...
Forum: Exhaust
08-06-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,097
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: High Flow Cat or No Cat?

First thing to consider is your displacement..........~6.3L and you are boosted so actual amount of gases exiting the engine will be 6.3L plus boost. So, that being said, you will be at the ragged...
Forum: Exhaust
07-09-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,058
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: A discussion of dual vs single exhaust

You are correct.
the only mfg i have seen put out any good flow specs is DynoMax. If their claims are true then a pair of 2.5" super turbos is good for 630hp. And the sound fdom a super turbo is a...
Forum: Exhaust
07-08-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,058
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: A discussion of dual vs single exhaust

You have valid points.......
However.........i think your math is off......
the key factor here is not just area........but flow capabilities.
just because a larger pipe is say 25% larger does not...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-15-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,216
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: '82 Camaro project front struts missing.

That would be your strut in the second pic.........
the spring perch is most likely not used only on these cars and does accomodate a shock on a different car.........not uncommon for that type of...
Forum: Fabrication
06-14-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,362
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: DIY steering wheel

http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/670/10002/-1
For $200ish....by the time you add an install kit.......ya got the look ya want and the peace of mind that its not gonna be a death hazard in a...
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,997
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Need Help on where to grinding for doug Headers

All the clearance issues i've seen or read on were due to motor mounts..........while not broken the will over time get soft and allow the motor to settle downward..........a solid mount is not gonna...
Forum: Exhaust
06-13-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,997
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Need Help on where to grinding for doug Headers

Having to grind on the Kmember is uzually caused by old saggy motor mounts........
Running a solid mount........you should not have to do any grinding.......
Forum: Exhaust
06-09-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: If you do, How do you run side pipes on an 84 camaro

What exactly makes you think you would be legal with a system type that never existed on these cars???? No way to pass a visual like that..........then you still dont have a sticker........


Are...
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Two Mufflers in Stock Location

Amen to the lack of room............
it can be done tho.......even if it means a 3.5 single system...........which should be more than adequite for your needs.........and leave a little room to...
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Two Mufflers in Stock Location

Just outside Birmingham.........in Hoover
You are correct.......not much around that area........lol
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Two Mufflers in Stock Location

The magnaflow has a great sound.......
Personaly I dont need or want a stainless setup as im in Alabama and aluminized will live for damn near ever.............I see you are MUCH more north of...
Forum: Exhaust
06-07-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Two Mufflers in Stock Location

What power level are you at??
I assume 400ish.......
A single 3inch Hooker MaxFlow should be more than adequate........... Quiet at idle and cruise.........
Hell if you are worried about flow step...
Forum: Exhaust
05-29-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,689
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Custom Dual Y pipe Pics inside

That is some good work..
I am both surprised and pleased to see that it wasnt a pair of 3" into a single 3" intermediate.
what you have put together there is well capable of 400ish hp. and have OE...
Forum: Exhaust
05-25-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,676
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Headers to Stock Y Pipe??

Your best bet will be to just wait and do it all at one time.
The only thing you gain by this is being able to say "I have headders".
Just save up for a good set of headers(i.e. Hooker2055) and the...
Forum: Exhaust
05-25-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,205
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: headers?

Read this.........then you can go from there with any questions that arent answered.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/exhaust/148210-notes-installation-hooker-long.html

First question you should...
Forum: Exhaust
05-25-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: strange exhaust on rs

I have seen similar done on those "ChooChoo Customs" 1500's back in the early 90's.
Sounds like a ski boat at idle and a log truck when on the gas........

And those tips will look like...
Forum: Exhaust
05-13-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 346
Posted By MrBrooks

Cat placement

Im about to finish up the 434. It will a set of Dougs LTs on it.
my question is, how far past the collectors do i need to place the cats?
I want to put a flange on the cat and bolt directly to the...
Forum: Exhaust
04-21-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,761
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Magnaflow = Yuck!

Did you go with the 3rd 4th gen crossflow type?????
If so then that is the root of the poor sound........single in/out will ALWAYS sound better........
the ONLY thing a crossflow has to offer is 2...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-21-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

It does kinda read that way.........
we did ge very good service out of a LuK Pro Gold unit in a low 11s Chevelle...........

They dont list one of those for a 3rd gen tho................Hays is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Need a clutch that will handle 400ish hp

http://www.dialaclutch.com/performanceclutch2.htm
first read that.......then make a more informed decision...

The LuK Pro Gold is a very good unit.
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,223
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Dual Exhaust idea for an Auto car-- even worth considering?

And that is a whole other VERY good point.............and there is only 1 muffler to buy.........
Forum: Exhaust
04-16-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,223
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Dual Exhaust idea for an Auto car-- even worth considering?

Once you combine the the two flow paths into one cat, there will be zero advantage to re-dividing the flow.
I think ALOT of people do not understand the purpose of an x pipe. It does not.........or...
Forum: Exhaust
02-19-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: HELP! 1987 headers that fits with manual tranny?

I heared some time ago that Dougs had stolen a designer away from Hooker..................he happened to be the designer of tbe 2210...............I wouls think the fit would be as good if not better...
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: HELP! 1987 headers that fits with manual tranny?

Have seen some OBX units on ebay for about that...........2.5" collecors tho
they are usualy in that price range...............chinese made stainless units...............seen good reports here as...
Forum: Exhaust
02-16-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,839
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: HELP! 1987 headers that fits with manual tranny?

Doug's D3321's
Hooker 2210's
Ed Quay
Stainless Works

All of those are options.............in order from least to most expensive
the Doug's are VERY similar to the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-12-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Bigger primaries or bigger collectors?

Wise choice..........
For general street performance, even moderate strip performance, Don's seem to be the best bet.
Your combo is BEGGING, for a set...

I would LOVE to see head to head dyno...
Forum: Exhaust
01-12-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Bigger primaries or bigger collectors?

Without your current or future engine specs thats im possible to answer............

1 5/8 primaries are only un upgrade if you are running a stockish 305.

Don's setup should be good for 450-500...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-10-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,317
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Tubular rear control arms and track bar

http://www.foundersperformance.com/products/Lower-Control-Arms-Relocation-Brackets.html

At that pricepoint........you cant go wrong.
I would weld them after you install just for good measure.

...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-09-2014, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: should i do an STB?

Stiff suspension is a matter of what you have in mind for the car. I'm speaking to stiffening the chassis.
STB, SFC, Wonderbar,............... then ya get into the whole rear of the car..........ALL...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-08-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: should i do an STB?

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=376


ANYTHING you can do to stiffen these cars is a benefit..........
Forum: Exhaust
12-27-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,316
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Hawks Third Gen Flowtech headers + Y pipe

Dont have any direct experience with those, but i have not heard ANYONE EVER have positive comments about flowtech...................
Forum: Exhaust
09-13-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: Please help need cat back muffler for 84 TA

If you are going to have a shop do the work, i would just find the muffler that has the sound you are looking for and take it to the muffler shop and have them run the new pipe(3inch) out the rear....
Forum: Fabrication
08-21-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: can i use a xdp fuel sump for a gravity feed fuel system

The reinforcement is designed as a horseshoe so that it can be insalled through th same hole you drilled for the sump............thats why they say no need to drop tank.
Just slip the opening of...
Forum: Fabrication
08-19-2013, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By MrBrooks

Re: can i use a xdp fuel sump for a gravity feed fuel system

The only problem i see with that is it only has one outlet.
That would only be an issue if you are running a dedicated nitrous fuel system.
Otherwise i like it..................just be sure to put...
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