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Aug 25, 2003 | 12:21 PM

L-82kid

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Flowmaster question

Hello,

I going to be ordering a set of "original flow" 40 series 2.5" flowmasters from summit today. I need to know what configuration will provide the best fit. I want to tuck the mufflers up so you can only see the tips. Should I get offset inlet/outlet or offset inlet/center outlet? Also I'm thinking about painting the mufflers black so I can hide them better, has anyone done this before and what kind of paint should i use for this?

Thanks,
Kevin

Aug 25, 2003 | 12:55 PM

desi

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Re: Flowmaster question (L-82kid)

Hey, that's my post :lolg: I am thinking of doing the same thing.

Anyway, TTT... :cheers:

Aug 25, 2003 | 01:14 PM

79VetteMike

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Re: Flowmaster question (L-82kid)

Offset in, Center out. The offset side will mount towards the center of the car. I had mine tucked up really nice and you could hardly see them. I had chrome Z28 style tips sticking out from underneath. The system fit great, but the passenger side fit a little shorter than the drivers side after it passed the differential. I took it to a shop and had it all welded up, BUT I am having it all redone, because the pipes pass through the crossmember, making dissassembly impossible. On a final note, I removed the spare tire tub. That is the only way I could get the mufflers stuffed out of sight(connected to the MAD system). Click on my sig pic. I have other pics if you want them.

Aug 25, 2003 | 01:18 PM

79VetteMike

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Re: Flowmaster question (79VetteMike)

Sorry- I don't know why I was assuming you had the Mid America Direct bolt up system. If you live in a state that will not weld up an aftermarker system, they are a good bolt on set of pipes. Otherwise, I'd just take it to a shop and let them custom make a setup for your car.

Aug 25, 2003 | 01:18 PM

dath

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Re: Flowmaster question (L-82kid)

Not sure, but I *THINK* that you probably want offset inlet and outlet. As far as painting goes, get a 1500 (or probably 1200) degree BBQ paint and they'll disappear nicely. I did this with my Dynomax Super Turbos and the paint seems to hold up just fine. I'd put several coats on myself...

EDIT: Nevermind the offset inlet/outlet, looks like someone else has better info:D

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Aug 25, 2003 | 09:47 PM

L-82kid

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Re: Flowmaster question (dath)

Thanks for the information guys, I just ordered the flowmasters from summit and was happy to find them on sale for $51 each. I ended up ordering outset inlet/center outlet and I'm going to paint them because i saw a couple of C3s at Carlisle with them painted and liked the look.

79VetteMike: I think i will be buying a 74 2.5" kit from somewhere. I already went to a couple of exhaust shops and got nowhere. Most shops told me the exhaust I wanted was illegal for my car and wouldn't do it. I found a couple of race shops that would do a mendrel bent 2.5" or 3" system but they wanted over $1,000 just to bend and weld the pipes, plus I would have to pay for the headers and mufflers in addition.

Thanks,
Kevin

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