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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Can I expect any HP gains at all?

I am planning on installing the flowmaster 80 series catback system on my totally stock 84 Z28 L69. I am more concerned with the sound than maximum performance out of an exhaust so that is why I am going to get the flowmaster. I am a little curious on whether or not I will notice any kind of horsepower gains. I am probably going to install a K&N filter too. Remember, this engine is totally stock, 85,000 original miles, automatic. Just did the normal tune up(plugs, wires, cap/rotor) and like i said, i'm not worried about all kinds of horspower gains. I tried to ask this question at the camaroz28.com message boards and only a few tried answering my question until it turned out to "just get a 350 dropped in there..." I DONT CARE! I just want a nice sounding reliable cruiser and just want to know if any more power will be had with the flowmaster and k&n setup. Thanks guys, i hope you're not like some of the people on the other message board.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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not sure if the cat back will make noticable improvements, but match that exhaust with some headers, then you will definitely feel a difference.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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You will see some gains. They may be too small for the butt dyno to pick up on them but they are there. A few before and after track runs should help put that to rest. Adding headers will really wake up your car.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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Which 80 series are you going to use? They make 2 different ones. The regular 80 that you hear on most 3rd gens and then there is the 53083 that comes with the American Thunder setup I just got. Sounds totally different. I used to despise 80s until I heard one of these things. I love mine.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally posted by GTA_JOE
Which 80 series are you going to use? They make 2 different ones. The regular 80 that you hear on most 3rd gens and then there is the 53083 that comes with the American Thunder setup I just got. Sounds totally different. I used to despise 80s until I heard one of these things. I love mine.
hey i'm not sure. i guess i was just gonna get the regular one cause i can get it at a local shop for like $116. how much more is yours and where can i find it? thanks.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp


They have it listed as 2 1/2" outlets but mine is most definetly 3" outlets.
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