#106501 - 05/26/05 12:09 AM
Need Some Advice on an exhaust
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I am ready to upgrade my exhaust system can any one suggest how I can get more power but and I want the muscle car sound?
2000 Grand Prix GT
3800 Series II engine
Only Modification made is: Air filter
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"Lino"- 2000 GT mods FlowMaster 40's Catback Exhaust w/stainless steel tips, u-bend delete, DHP PCM, CAI, alt. volt booster, 180 stat, 20% tint http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2590135
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#106502 - 05/26/05 12:27 AM
Re: Need Some Advice on an exhaust
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Welcom,
3" down pipe
U-bend delete
I prefer 40 Series Flowmasters with a set of Hooker big bore resonated tips, some prefer 50 series.
Keep in mind you have a V6, you can get close, but you're not going to get that V8 muscle car rumble.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#106503 - 05/26/05 11:11 AM
Re: Need Some Advice on an exhaust
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Welcome Lino,
You and I are in the same situation. We both have a '00 GT. This is what I am going to do on Saturday:
PEMS
3" DP
High flo cat
Flowmaster Super 40's
Hooker big bore resonated tips (thanks to Austin)
The pipe diameter will be 2.5"
I hope this helps.
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DHP V1.0, Slotted rotors, S/S Brake Lines, Custom CAI, GMPP Handling Kit, KYB's, Jimmy C DP (U-Bend delete w/ Hi-flow cat), Flowmaster Super 40's, drilled 180° T-Stat, Alt. Rewire & Alt. Voltage Booster Combo, 605's, ZZP Motor Mounts
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I am NOT mad!" - Dali
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#106504 - 05/26/05 11:22 AM
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Registered: 10/02/04
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^^^ Yeah, that (w/Ubend removed) would work nicely  oh, and Framos.. Don't forget to have them (or you after) Flip that Sway Bar!!!! Later eh!
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2002 GTP 1987 Buick Grand National  Intense PCM, 3.5" Pulley, SLP C.A.I, 3" D/P, Flipped FSB, U-Bend Delete, Flowmaster 50 Series, Autolite 605's, Drilled 180 Thermo, Falken FK-451's (245/45ZR18), Motegi FF7 Hyper Black 18x7.5, SS Grills, Tint & Overlays here and there.
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#106505 - 05/26/05 11:23 AM
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The main thing that will give you noticeably more power than stock would be the u-bend delete. That's the bent pipe between the catalytic converter and the resonator. There is a seller on eBay named Performance Peddler that has great deals on 40 and 50 series Flowmaster mufflers. A pair of Delta Flow 40s will run you about ninety dollars total, and he'll discount shipping since you're buying two. The Delta Flow series cuts down on interior drone while still keeping a nice deep sound outside. That way, you can opt for non-resonated tips if you're also considering exhaust tips at this time. However, if you go for the Original 40 series, I definitely recommend getting resonated ones, since the drone will be a bit worse. Other things you could consider are removing the resonator, dealing with the odd T-split in the pipe before the mufflers, et cetera. I don't know much about downpipes yet, but all things considered, it looks to be a good modification to do if you can spare all this cash. Good luck. Hooker big bore resonated tips (thanks to Austin) I blame you! 
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#106506 - 05/26/05 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by Canadian GTP: ^^^ Yeah, that (w/Ubend removed) would work nicely
oh, and Framos.. Don't forget to have them (or you after) Flip that Sway Bar!!!!The Jimmy C 3" DP already had the U-bend deleted.  I flipped the front sway bar last Saturday when I was installing the GMPP Handling Kit and KYB's. 
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DHP V1.0, Slotted rotors, S/S Brake Lines, Custom CAI, GMPP Handling Kit, KYB's, Jimmy C DP (U-Bend delete w/ Hi-flow cat), Flowmaster Super 40's, drilled 180° T-Stat, Alt. Rewire & Alt. Voltage Booster Combo, 605's, ZZP Motor Mounts
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I am NOT mad!" - Dali
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#106507 - 05/26/05 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by framos242: Originally posted by Canadian GTP: [b] ^^^ Yeah, that (w/Ubend removed) would work nicely oh, and Framos.. Don't forget to have them (or you after) Flip that Sway Bar!!!!
I flipped the front sway bar last Saturday when I was installing the GMPP Handling Kit and KYB's. [/b]That's the way to do it. Don't flip your stock sway bar, flip the GMPP sway bar. I'm still here if you need my help with shipping on that GMPP handling kit, Canadian. 
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#106508 - 05/26/05 12:36 PM
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I like my dynomax exhaust w/u-bend removed. Gives the car a nice low rumble when cruising between 1500 to 2500 RPMS.
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#106509 - 05/26/05 12:44 PM
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Originally posted by Austin G T P: Originally posted by framos242: [b] Originally posted by Canadian GTP:
[b] [/b] I agree.
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DHP V1.0, Slotted rotors, S/S Brake Lines, Custom CAI, GMPP Handling Kit, KYB's, Jimmy C DP (U-Bend delete w/ Hi-flow cat), Flowmaster Super 40's, drilled 180° T-Stat, Alt. Rewire & Alt. Voltage Booster Combo, 605's, ZZP Motor Mounts
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I am NOT mad!" - Dali
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#106510 - 05/26/05 12:49 PM
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I'm still here if you need my help with shipping on that GMPP handling kit, Canadian. Thanks Bobby! I'll be takin you up on that offer soon.. 
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2002 GTP 1987 Buick Grand National Intense PCM, 3.5" Pulley, SLP C.A.I, 3" D/P, Flipped FSB, U-Bend Delete, Flowmaster 50 Series, Autolite 605's, Drilled 180 Thermo, Falken FK-451's (245/45ZR18), Motegi FF7 Hyper Black 18x7.5, SS Grills, Tint & Overlays here and there.
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#106511 - 05/26/05 05:20 PM
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wait wait wait... flip the sway bar? what the hell?
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 Galaxy Silver Metallic 2001 GT ~ 70k miles Eclipse CD5425 deck, Eclipse & Kenwood speakers, Silverstars, rear bumper inlays, debadged, Flowmaster Super 40s and Gibson tips
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#106512 - 05/26/05 05:45 PM
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Invert the sway bar so that the 3" DP will not hit the DP and/or cause false KR.
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DHP V1.0, Slotted rotors, S/S Brake Lines, Custom CAI, GMPP Handling Kit, KYB's, Jimmy C DP (U-Bend delete w/ Hi-flow cat), Flowmaster Super 40's, drilled 180° T-Stat, Alt. Rewire & Alt. Voltage Booster Combo, 605's, ZZP Motor Mounts
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#106513 - 05/26/05 05:48 PM
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Originally posted by framos242:
Invert the sway bar so that the 3" DP will not hit the DP and/or cause false KR. I think he means you flip it so the DP doesn't hit the swaybar and cause false KR. Canadian GTP ran into this problem a short time ago.
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#106514 - 05/26/05 05:58 PM
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Flip it left to right, not front to back.
If you install a 3" D/P, it will hit the sway bar and cause a vibration.
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Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08
ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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#106515 - 05/26/05 10:34 PM
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I am just starting to look for an exhaust. Can anyone tell me where I can look for an exhaust for a man on a budget of say $450 to $500?
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"Lino"- 2000 GT mods FlowMaster 40's Catback Exhaust w/stainless steel tips, u-bend delete, DHP PCM, CAI, alt. volt booster, 180 stat, 20% tint http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2590135
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