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aquartlow
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Posted: 26-December-2011 at 11:27PM |
Has anyone on this forum used a universal, header back, exhaust system? I am looking to install one from either Hedman or Summit, it would go from the headers to the mufflers only then I would have a local shop bend some tubing to go over/around the rear axle. I just wanted to know if they are any good or how they fit? I have enough room/clearance for a dual 3" system with X-pipe, but will probably go dual 2.5" because of lowering the vehicle. Thanks in advance for any & all replies. Todd
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Psquare75
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I used a Flowmaster U Fit kit in combination with a 3" summit X pipe kit. For the first time doing this kinda thing, it went fairly well.
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Paul
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VorbottenO
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My welding skills leave something to be desired and my local exhaust guy mandrel bent my exhaust with an h-pipe for $250 (I supplied mufflers).
Might consider the cost vs time factor.
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aquartlow
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Thank you. Psquare75 and VorbottenO, for the replies.
Psquare75, how did you like the Summit 3" X-pipe kit and what type/brand of muffler did you go with? I like the sound of a Flowmaster 40/44 or a Thrush welded chamber muffler @ idle but I hear they drone like a son-of-a-gun at cruising RPM, that kinda steered me toward the Hooker maxflows. I will have to look into the Flowmaster "U" kit.
VorbottenO, $250 is a really good price for a mandrel bent dual exhaust w/H-pipe. That is the same price I got for a single exhaust with a cheap muffler for an '86 Isuzu pickup, non mandrel bent and that was 8 years ago. Around my neck of the woods $250 gets you a Y pipe behind the single muffler then new tubing from the "Y" out the back/side for dual exhaust. Thanks again guys for your replies, Todd |
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Psquare75
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I'm the last guy you want to ask about exhaust. I hate flowmasters. I had 'quiet' 70 series and sold them to Andy (Eliteman).. I thought they were too loud.
I currently have Borla ProXS muffs on there. I will be changing the entire setup with a new X, HUGE case Dynomax Ultraflo mufflers AND 2.5" resonators. Personally I say save the Dronemasters for the Mustang/Camaro kids and the bubbas with the lifted trucks. We have some what classy souped up family cars. They need not sound like Pro-Street vehicles. This is a WOT dyno run. FWIW, This is my F100.. 3" Super Turbos (long case) with resonators. This is what I'm going for with my Cougar, ultimately.. http://youtu.be/AxN23wfw-Zs I'd be happy to sell my setup to you, lol.
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Paul
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