Hi guys!
Just bought a MINT 83 firebird with GM 350 crate motor.and im thinking on re-doi the exhaust.Here is what i think im gonna do, tell me what ya think

Hedman Headers(shorties,no O2 sensor or AIR) just plain ones maybe ceramic coated

Now, im gonna hve a muffler shop built the y-pipe and the cat back i want is flowmaster!! but i dont think they make a cat back system for a 83 firebird..does anyone know if they do, cause i really want flows!!!!

if i can get flows, i was just gonna pick up a dyno max system,
o and i got a 3" convetor on it.. i will just have the muffler shop do the pipe/cant back, im gonna put the header in my self..

what do you think?

 

I'm pretty sure you can find a flow, the only difference is the way they bolt to the cat, that I'm aware of.
I bought my Hooker cat-back that was designed for 83-85 and had to do some minor fabrication to make it work, it was the cheapest one, that's why I got that one.
Have you ever heard other exhausts, I'd say at least check out the Hooker cat-back, sound clip is in the signature, but it's sounds like you know what you want.
Good luck!

 

Ok Mark,...I've heard enuff....I'm ordering my Hooker tomorrow. I've owned Flows all my life without one complaint...but after being here the time that I have,...You've made a believer outta me. If it's good enuff for Mark,...It's good enuff for me.

 

Some how, I doubt you're being sincere.

 

Actually,...........very sincere. In a joking manner of course. I think your sound clip sounds wonderful..Its actually the first time I've heard the Hooker before. Everyone around these parts runs Flows religiously. It's time for a change. How's the flow compared to a Flowmaster? And yes, again,...I'm serious.

 

I remember seeing a post a while back the aero chamber out flows the Flowmaster, but there were 2 other mufflers ahead of the Hooker. But I wouldn't spend the money to switch if you already have a flow, but if you want to sound a little different go for it.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna check prices here tomorrow

 

ok, well thing is there is 2 hookers...one for HO and one for NON HO 305,,,what one would i get? i got a 350?

 

I got the cheapest one $200, I think that was for the HO eventhough I have a 350.
The only difference is the way they bolt to the cat. The $200 one has a square flange to the cat-back, I just had it cut off and welded to the cat.

 

I have an 83 TA - no AIR tubes and no computer.

It has this on it:

Hooker catback part #16823 for 86-92 305/350 with engine codes G, F & 8. (I think G is for the HO L69 motor)

Hermoff Cat.

Heddmans (including y-pipe) part #68481 for 5.7 TPI w/AIR. Had to remove the AIR tubes and plug the O2. Big PIA re the AIR tubes but it all fitted on OK and sounds great.