Nick1234 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Posted February 5, 2007 i don't know where the resonator is on that car. is there one?
19Cutlass94 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Posted February 5, 2007 Yes there is. Its about 18" long as its right before the monoleaf.
97loudcut Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Posted February 6, 2007 I talked to the guy at the exhuast shop about the 2.5" DP. He said he needs to see it but also asked about the size of the flange off the manifolds. Is it big enough to fit a 2.5" DP?
Robby1870 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 It should be. I think Brian had one fabbed up a while ago for 3.2L he built up. I don't have my cut up 3.1L downpipe here, otherwise I'd take pics. I don't think it will be a problem at all. EDIT: I mean, you're talking about 1/4" diameter to the stock piece. The bolts on the flange are not that close to the opening. No way.
IRONDOG442 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Yes, double penetrare (DP) whenever possible....
FordBoy Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Bump for smart people... Alright im in here now quit your bitchen! Why not try it? Plus that muffler really loooks ricey. You may need to do a little mods but...
Brian P Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 You're going to have to use the stock flange, or have something fabricated. The flange in your car has a flex joint before the pipe joins. With mine, they were able to spread open the inside diameter a little more. If they have any 2.5" flex joints around they could make ya something nice. To give you an idea, you want something that looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190008353767&rd=1,1 I have emailed the guy asking if he could make me one with the 3400 flange (yes it's different) hadn't heard anything back yet...
Brian P Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 by the way I was shown that thread. I ran a 2.5" downpipe on my old 3100 before the 3400 went in. I did NOT lose any "low end" that's a hoard of shit. Between the bends in the downpipe, and the sucky exhaust manifolds there's your "restriction". Now I do hope you get your whole exhaust changed (didn't read this whole thread) since you have 2" all the way thru. I still just have 2 1/4 piping after the cat (stock twin cam). My friend with a similar setup went 2.5" all the way around and the engine breathed and performed a lot better. Never at any time did the engine feel doggy at low RPM's. So I am planning on finishing up my exhaust too.
97loudcut Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Posted February 9, 2007 Yeah, I got to get off my ass and go get this looked at to see how much it is going to set me back!
FordBoy Posted February 9, 2007 Report Posted February 9, 2007 Not like you dont have the money. Right?
97loudcut Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Posted February 10, 2007 Well they said $500 for a 2.5" DP, 2.5" piping, 2.5" y-pipe, 2 flowmasters, and 2 tips.. I think I am going to talk him down a bit.
Brian P Posted February 10, 2007 Report Posted February 10, 2007 that's not too bad. What kind of piping, aluminized? Just the material gets expensive at 2.5"
97loudcut Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Posted February 10, 2007 No you guys are sure that I am not going to lose power with this 2.5" dual setup (besides it being dual exhuast)? I don't know what kind of material, I am assuming aluminized.
Nick1234 Posted February 10, 2007 Report Posted February 10, 2007 personally i think 2.5 is too big and you yes you might just a little currently, but, if you plan on doing any motor mods in the future, you will benefit from it. But trust me that when it is done, and if done right, you will love the dual outlets and never want to go back to single.
97loudcut Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Posted February 10, 2007 Well I hope it sounds good.. The FFP Coilovers came today!
97loudcut Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 Bump for coilovers and more 2.5" input.
Addicted To Boost Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Anxiously awaiting the install of coilovers......
slick Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I'd do the 2.5" downpipe, and keep the 2.25" from the cat back. I think it'll work nicely together.
97loudcut Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 Well I am not going to go bigger to smaller. I think I am going to stick with the 2.5" DP, Magnaflow Cat, 2.5" pipeing to a 2.5" Y pipe.. then mufflers and tips.
slick Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 Why not, most auto manufacturer's do it stock. Doing a full 2.5 from the manifolds back WILL hurt you. Doing the larger downpipe will help tremoundously. The 2.25" exhaust is more than plenty for the mods you have now.
Brian P Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 what size are they doing the pipes after the Y-split? I hope not 2.5" because that will slow down the exhaust flow tremendously.
Robby1870 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Posted February 11, 2007 I'd do the 2.5" downpipe, and keep the 2.25" from the cat back. I think it'll work nicely together. I support this.
97loudcut Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Posted February 11, 2007 Okay 2.5" DP and 2.25" catback!
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