Flowmaster Question
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Flowmaster Question
I'm thinking about buying a set of 40 series flowmaster mufflers for the vette, but i'm not sure if i should get the 2 1/2 offset inlet/center out or the 3 offset inlet/center out. My current exhaust set up is stock, 2 3/4 pipe. Also, should i expect any horsepower gains by installing these mufflers.
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Re: Flowmaster Question (Johnson 92)
That's a good question. My stock 92 exhaust is 3" in some places and necks down to what looks like 2 1/2" at the muffler inlet. My guess would be to measure the pipe before it necks down and try that. I really think an e-mail to Flowmaster would settle this question. Let us know how it works out.
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Re: Flowmaster Question (Johnson 92)
This is why a good cat-back system works best; the stock system has necked or waffle bends which restrict gas flow. Remember flow is restricted more by pipe diameter (actually cross-section area, so square of diameter) than by length.
A mandrel-bent pipe system with hi-flow mufflers is best.
A mandrel-bent pipe system with hi-flow mufflers is best.
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Re: Flowmaster Question (Johnson 92)
I believe that it is the 2.5". Flowmaster claims up to 30 horses with their exhaust. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and think that I have some SOTP improvements, but it could also just be me gunning it more to hear the exhaust!
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Re: Flowmaster Question (Blueyednd)
Congratulations on a REALISTIC results report.
True increases show up on a time slip. In any case, you seem to be enjoying your "improvement". And that's why you did it, isn't it? Thanks, for no "pie in the sky" claims.
RACE ON!!!
(I) think that I have some SOTP improvements, but it could also just be me gunning it more to hear the exhaust!
RACE ON!!!
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Re: Flowmaster Question (65Z01)
This is why a good cat-back system works best; the stock system has necked or waffle bends which restrict gas flow. Remember flow is restricted more by pipe diameter (actually cross-section area, so square of diameter) than by length.
A mandrel-bent pipe system with hi-flow mufflers is best.
A mandrel-bent pipe system with hi-flow mufflers is best.