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Old May 31, 2022 | 10:46 PM
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC Z
Engine: 350 5.7 TPI
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Exhaust Upgrade

Just recently did a full exhaust upgrade on my 89 IROC Z
350 5.7
  • New Hooker 2055HKR Headers with ypipe
  • 3’ pipe
  • splitter to dual Flowmaster Outlaw Racing Series mufflers
  • Dual chrome tips








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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 07:31 AM
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Re: Exhaust Upgrade

Looks good! Similar to how the Hooker Blackheart system is set up, at least from the axle back. How does it sound?
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Old Jun 2, 2022 | 09:34 AM
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Re: Exhaust Upgrade

Looks good, how loud is it, Looks like it would be very loud with a ton of resonance.
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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 04:22 PM
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Re: Exhaust Upgrade

Crush bends... Brutal. That one in the I-pipe looks like it shuts down to about half the pipe diameter.

Looks reasonable other than that.
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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 08:35 PM
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Re: Exhaust Upgrade

I like that setup. Had a similar setup with 2 mufflers on an 82 and it sounded great
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Old Jun 3, 2022 | 09:40 PM
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Re: Exhaust Upgrade

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Crush bends... Brutal. That one in the I-pipe looks like it shuts down to about half the pipe diameter.

Looks reasonable other than that.
I was thinking the same thing. Looks like over kill.

I'd love to hear this thing. If you could, post a youtube video of your exhaust and if there's mods to the 5.7L I'm curious to know them
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