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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 01:45 PM
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Im confused about my exhaust

Heres the page

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...963&prmenbr=76

Heres what I got (Was on car when I got it )
389-43083 1986-99 Camaro/Firebird: 80 Series, 3''In/2.5 Dual Out - 80 Series

Now is this JUST the muffler? Or is it a cat back?

Is that the American Thunder? Im confused.


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1988 Jet Black IROC
5.7L W/ 64000 miles
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 02:44 PM
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catback for $80? Come on now . Thats just the muffler.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 03:27 PM
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Thats just the muffler.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 08:25 PM
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Ok thanks guys - I figured it was just the muffler.

Question #2. Whats a cat back? 3 inch pipe from cat to muffler? I have a 3 inch pipe from cat to muffler. So maybe I do have a cat back?

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1988 Jet Black IROC
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 10:25 PM
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If I'm not mistaken all 5.7s came with 3" over the axle piping, standard bents though. if It is madrel bending it is after market.

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 11:03 PM
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largest factory is 2.75" not 3"

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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 11:04 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Tas:
largest factory is 2.75" not 3"

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So I have a catback



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1988 Jet Black IROC
5.7L W/ 64000 miles
Flowmaster Exhaust
Fully Loaded
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My IROC In Readers Rides
My IROC
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