i am looking to put a cat-back system on my '84 trans am. currently it sports the original 305 but i am going to put a 350 in it next fall. i would like some recommedations on what cat-back i should choose because i want one that flows good for when i put the 350 in.

 

The SLP and Borla PROBABLY (not sure) flow better than the hooker catback. I have a hooker catback and I like it alot. Sound is good and I didn't notice any less hp when I went from duals to single exhaust again. I say get the hooker...its cheaper and unless the 350 is gonna have an insane about of HP I think the hooker catback would be fine.

 

Hooker it sounds the best I dont think the flow difference beetween the catbacks is really all that different as far as you can feel. Use good headers and you should have no flow problems at all

 

Borla flows the most but the difference is maybee 1 or 2 hp. Nothing you can feel. Choose on these criteria....

Cost
Aluminum or Stainless
Looks
special features(Borla's adjustable set up that has a cut out system built into the cat back)


I am kinda partial to the borla because I have it and love it to death. But its up to you. I just say do it once and do it for good. Thats one of the main reasons for my choice, plus the cut out ability.

 

Gale Banks cat back.........

 

2nd the nomination on the banks

 

should i get the hooker or banks cat-back? what is the difference in price please give me some input on each?

 

you can get the banks for just over $300 and its all stainless steel

 

I am almost positive that i am going to put the hooker cat-back on my trans am. Now all i need is to find out which headers i should get for the system. I am thinking about going with hooker headers but would like some input. Thanks.