I have an 89' RS with a 305 TBI. I am thinking about byeing the cat back system from Hooker with the aerochamber muffler. My question is what you guys think about it. Would you recemend this kit? If not, what kind of system would you recimend? Please tell me what you guys think?

 

I think cat backs are great. they are easy too install. I don't think it's worth it if you don't go with stainless. I prefer Borla.

 

I would love to buy a borla. Unfortunatly I am on a limited budget and am trying to save up enough to buld up a 383. I only have about $600 to spend on exhaust. Thanks for your input though

 

Then either get the 1 u want or Flowmaster.

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Looking For:

87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.

 

I love my Hooker cat-back system. It looks, sounds and performs great. I got it from Jegs for $260.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End

Current Mods: LT4 Hot Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition Coil, Cap, Rotor, 8.8mm Wires, K&N Filters, JET TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET (w/o LT4 cam): 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

7.5" 10 Bolt with 3.42s soon to come!

 

Do the tail pipes come straight out the back of the car or down like the stock tailpipes? How do the tailpipes exit on the flowmaster system? Thanks again for all your input!!

 

The Flowmaster has them on each side, not like SLP, and it comes with dual 3in. tips.

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Looking For:

87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.

[This message has been edited by IROCZTWENTYGR8 (edited February 24, 2001).]

 

I cant find it on the website,can you give me a part #,Thanks

 

I'll post that and all the information they have on it:

1986-91 Chevy Camaro & Pontiac Firebird

American Thunder
Dual Outlet Exhaust System
5.0L & 5.7L Throttle Body & Tuned Port
Single 2.50" Cat Converter Equipped Vehicles

PART# 17234


FLOWMASTER Now Offers a complete cat-back style 3.00" / 3.00" dual outlet American Thunder System for the third generation 5.0l & 5.7l V8 1986-91 Camaros, Firebirds, and Trans-Am vehicles equipped with a single 2.50" catalytic converter.


PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Fully aluminized steel construction.

• System fits 5.0l & 5.7l V8 single 2.50" catalytic equipped vehicles.

• Utilizes a 3.00" intermediate cat-back pipe designed to mate directly to 2.50" converter flange.

• 3.00" inlet / dual 3.00" outlet specially designed 50-Series Muffler for a deep throaty exhaust tone.

• Split 3.00" dual tailpipe design with stainless tips for a factory appearance.

• Computer controlled 3.00" mandrel bent tubing for maximum exhaust flow and lower restriction.

• 50 state emissions legal.


PRODUCT BENEFITS:

• Aluminized steel for extended product life.

• Mandrel bent system for added torque and performance.

• Stock factory style hangers for ease of installation.

• 100% American made.



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Looking For:

87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.

 

Thanks for the info,I found it on the web site.One thing though,it looks like the intermediate pipe is 3 pieces.I dont like the idea of that ,its like the Borla kit.To many connections equal more chances for leaks, or am I overreacting.Who has this kit.Thanks for the email IrocZtwentygr8

 

I couldn't seem to find it....could someone post a link to it? Thank you!

 

U have to go to the new products section.

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Looking For:

87 IROC-Z 350 TPI
84 TRANS AM 305 H.O.

 

That new flowmaster system doesn't look too bad. They are finally going w/ some tips on the exhaust instead of turn-downs.

The Hooker system has quad 3" tips on it though, it looks very mean. I prefer the sound from my Hooker system on my 87Z to the sound of the flowmaster system on my 86 IROC but my flowmaster is an older system w/ a different muffler from the new "delta" flow series or whatever they're calling it. But both the flowmaster and hooker systems do sound good.

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Ray87Z
-Vortec headed 350.
86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
www.inter-scape.com/Ray

[This message has been edited by Ray87Z (edited February 28, 2001).]