more questions about RE: Custom exhaust tuning...

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In a message dated 2/22/01 11:31:52 AM Central Standard Time, 
BeattyR at ummhc.org writes:

> Scott or anyone else for that matter,
>  
>  I'm looking at buying Stebros exhaust for my 87 5ktq or putting a custom
>  system in as the stock system is needing a new muffler anyways and since i
>  have chipped the car, the exhaust is something i want to do anyway.  Do you
>  have any experience with the Stebro system on the 5k and how is it as far 
as
>  noise goes?  I do NOT want a loud riceboy exhaust, I just want more power
>  out of the car, it can be totally silent for all I care.  Anyone have any
>  btdt?

IME, be careful with stebros, as a rule, they are a decent replacement for 
the stock exhaust (if you are looking for sound, not performance), but I 
measured less backpressure on a stock system than with the stebro (44 chassis 
turbo with mucho mods), YMMV.  

Many exhaust mods have come thru my shop, some of the best would include the 
3in GDS downpipe, and 3in high flow system I described before, thick walled 
tubing.  I really don't see the need or advantage of the SS exhaust systems, 
thick walled tubing will last for many years, btdt.  Mandrel bends help, but 
I found that 3in will tend to oval rather than crimp using a larger die.

Bottom Line:  Find a good exhaust shop, get the walker or the borla cans and 
a high flow cat from summit, you have spent your B4B dollars more wisely IMO.

HTH

SJ
>  
>  Thanks in advance
>  
>  Rob