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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 11:50 AM
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Catback or Straight Pipes

I am about to massively modding my 92 Camaro RS. Exhaust is my first goal. Would it be better to buy a 3 inch cat back?? Or should I just buy a set of headers with a couple mufflers?? I live in Alabama, so there is no inspection. I have done plenty of measuring, and the exhaust should not hit the ground too much. I dont want it to run to the back of the car, just as far as needed. Anybody done this to their car?? Just wanting to know if there is a big difference other than price.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 12:40 PM
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For a while I was running my car with no muffler because the intermediate pipe rusted and broke where it attaches to the muffler. I had my new hooker cat-back put on a few days ago and the difference is amazing. The car didnt run too well without the muffler. A few people I asked said that 305's need a little bit of back pressure. Im not sure of that, but the car feels faster and runs better with the cat-back system. Not sure if this helps but good luck with the build up.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 02:21 PM
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Just get the Hooker Aerochamber cat-back exhaust and get a Dynomax/Walker bolt-on flange test pipe to get rid of the PITA catalytic converter...add some headers and you'll REALLY feel AND hear that!

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1992 Camaro RS (Auto) 5.0L TBI
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Performance mods
NOS (125 HP shot), Dynomax cat-back exhaust, Hedman headers, K & N open element/ X-Stream lid, MSD 6A ignition, MSD 8.5mm plug wires, LT1 camshaft
Soon to be installed:
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Sony Xplod CDX-M610 head unit, Pioneer 2-way 4x6 front speakers, Pioneer 3-way 6x9 rear speakers, 12 inch Pioneer VCCS PRO subwoofer, QLogic sealed box, Kicker ZR360 amplifier, Lightning Audio 1 farad capacitor

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Macewen White Faced Gauges/Shift overlay, A-pillar gauges (Phantom oil pressure, Air/Fuel), 180* thermostat, Window Tint, chrome valve covers, xenon headlights
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 05:54 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. I had my Cat cut off a couple years ago when the tail pipe busted.
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