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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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Perhaps the best exhaust ever?

mine is done, finally, take a peak,
<a href="http://members.shaw.ca/irocn/008.jpg">Pic 9</a>
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 01:21 AM
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Looks good, got any sound clips?
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 01:23 AM
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Come to think of it, it looks kind of like mine. I had to cut the pipe at angles and weld it together to do mine since I couldn't get anybody to bend it up. How long did it take you to do yours?
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 02:25 AM
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got it done in 1 day... 8 hrs...
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 02:57 AM
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Isn't there anyway to run dual exhaust like that without the mufflers being on an angle like that?? Tips come out in the stock location, correct?? How much did it cost?? Any sound files yet??
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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it is possible, but it would have hung too low for me, no sound files, hoping to turn the car on 2morrow =)
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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Wow

Looks Good,
Cant wait to hear it.
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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as soon as it fires up ull here it =) heh than ks!
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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That looks good! What kind of tranny mount/crossmember is that?
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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stock crossmember with poly tranny mount and Spohn Driveshaft loop
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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looks great!!
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:31 AM
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Is that the exhaust I saw somewhere for 3 grand?

Looks great. Are you in a well for the second pic?
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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uihm, it cost me $2250 CDN in total, fromt he headers back, as for the well, ya its a pit
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Old Sep 30, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Woow! I won't sleep today! I wish the overseas shipping rates to be smaller
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 12:11 PM
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What kind of pipe is that that you used, and where did you get it?

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 12:21 PM
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two things.
1. Z Power if you are serious about getting the system, I can have one made, I am taking a camaro to Europe in April
its going to Spain and I am driving to Croatia, however, we could meet up somewhere and you could buy a set from me.
2. It is 3" Stainless steel, polished... $160 for 10 ft... thats CDN... so $100 for 10 ft.. $10/ft
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 12:27 PM
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where did you get it from?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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IROCNParts, that offer sound pretty good to think about it, thanks

Do you have stock susp. on your car? Just thinking about ground clearance...
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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no its lowered 1", the piping I got from a place here in Surrey BC, Best Buy Performance, 604-594-6674 but I had the piping custom welded etc...
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 09:16 PM
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Are those the headman or hooker headers?

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:16 PM
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HOOKER super competitions... I bought them in black and had em ceramic coated here in Vancouver
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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Nice exhaust setup!! Do you have any pics of the back of the exhaust (tips) and the over the axle piping?

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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 01:14 AM
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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hahah... believe it or not its UNDER the axle!!! YIKES
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 03:23 AM
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I wanna see a pic of the exhaust setup from the rear of the car.... doesnt it look weird having the pipes go UNDER the diff?
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Old Oct 2, 2002 | 10:00 PM
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that is a really nice looking dual exhaust setup. I'd be afraid of ripping it out on a speed bump though...with it going under the rear axle. looks really nice.
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Old Oct 4, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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If you need help getting rid of your money, i would be willing to help!

That aside, WOW i want one!!!
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 07:54 PM
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looks really good. i have hooker SC/LT on my car. I cant see from the pics, but do the pipes follow the countor of the body? looks really good.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 08:36 PM
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Hey IROC where in Vancouver are you? Im in Richnond and would like to check that set up out..
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 08:39 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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Looks nice, but I am not sure anyone on this post is willing to shell out $3000 for an exhaust, when a complete SLP setup for
about $800 w/headers works and looks just fine. That kind of money is better spent on a supercharger.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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It was 2250 canadian all together he said which I dont have the exact conversion but I think that our money is worth about 1.5 times theirs in which case it woud have cost 1500 aproximanately. That isnt that bad if you plan on making serious power.

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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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Yes you are right however polished stainless steel does not make more power, just longer hours cleaning.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by Benny
Yes you are right however polished stainless steel does not make more power, just longer hours cleaning.
Yeah, you could probably have it done at a decently reasonable price if it was aluminized steel or even non polished stainless.

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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 11:41 PM
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WOW, looks nice, by the way how big are those pipes in diameter?
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 12:02 AM
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pipes are 3", and Benny when you say that money is better spent on a supercharger, I already have one
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Why did you do chromed catback all the way? Its not like people get to see that beautiful shine




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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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its actually stainless! =) Because I dont know why to be honest....
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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Now theres an approach I've never seen before! Props to you for doing something different. Probably sounds pretty good too. I'd like to see pics from teh back as well, but I can kinda imagine it.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 04:42 AM
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its not cat back its dual pipes. sorry thats my pet peav (spelling?) i hate it when ahh... never mind.
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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Very nice job, looks great. I am in the middle of my dual ex. install right now but mine will be somewhat different then yours. I was considering the exhaust to go under the rear axle, but decided against it. They will end up exiting in front of the rear wheels instead. Also, did you re-route the fuel lines and brake line? I notice that the driver side pipe is like right on top of where the fuel and brake lines route. Just curious..
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Old Oct 14, 2002 | 06:08 PM
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fuel line yes, brake lines no.. havent started it yet, hope I dont lose brakes =) hehe...
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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IROCNParts:

That is impressive work. Do you do custom fabrication? I am LS1 swapping my thirdgen and need to run cats because of emissions requirements here.

I do not want to sacrifice performance for clearance. Your system appears to be a great compromise. Can you help?

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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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hey Bill, I have to admit I really like my system, but I will tell you I am sacrifising ground clearance issues, I have no room at all... 1.5" or so... it flows great but daily driving will be awful. There is a few people in every city who are capable of doing a job like mine, my suggestion is talk to some people, im sure you will find a person near to you, (you dont want to drive to Canada for exhaust =) hehe ... ) but remember, the most expensive system isnt always teh best, and cheapest is probably cheapest for a reason, lol, but it sounds like ure spending money either way so you wont be cheapin out! best of luck, let me know if I can help
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Thanks. If possible I would like to send you pictures of other peoples solutions for your input.

I also am thinking that I could do a variation using that oval pipe. There is a company that makes it in 4" width and they handle the conversion from round to oval.

BILL
P.S. Do you know of any good fabricators in the US? I am willing to travel a reasonable distance if the work is good. PA, OH, VA, etc.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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the oval piping is a definate smart idea, as for people in your area, I havent really delt with anyone from down south yet.... not for custom fabbing, but im sure with some patience and some phone calls you'd find someone capable =)
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 04:02 PM
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wm_.. 2.5" duals will fit w/o having to use oval pipe or giving up any (real) ground clearance if you put the mufflers outback. (The block of wood is a temp exhaust support until I can find some time to finish the back and put some hangers on which.. might be tonight...). Clearance right now, with the spring isolaters temp. out in the back & a flat on the pass side, is 5" from pipe to floor, front to back.
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Old Oct 16, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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i have to say that the car looks awesome. every part. i was wondering, even though it's not the topic, but why didn't you take out the stock air box after you put the supercharger in. i figure it will take off at least a couple pounds. anyways it looks great.
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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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Thanks guys,

It looks like the trick is to stay inside those frame rails close to the trans. Does this produce any heat issues with the trans?

Deadbird, can you send a bottom shot if you have one?

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Old Oct 17, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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stock air box? are you referring to the heater box?
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