Exhaust for the 2000+ Bonnes?
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Exhaust for the 2000+ Bonnes?
I see alot of information regarding aftermarket exhausts for the 92-99 camp, but as far as the 2000+ Bonnes, I haven't found much. Do any of you have a modified exhaust, and if so what did you use/what do you recommend? Video clips would be GREAT too, if anyone has some. Also, I saw some really cool SLP stainless steel exhaust tips over at 3800 Performance http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=9
They say that these are for the Grand Prix GTP/GTX and Buick Regal, but man...I think they would look waaaaay sexy on a 2000+ Bonneville provided they fit up against the exhaust cutouts properly. They are a little on the pricey side (roughly $120 plus shipping for a pair...thats more than a flowmaster muffler :? ) and the quantities are limited, but if I was doing a custom exhaust I'd definetly consider them. They look much more elegant for a 2000+ Bonneville as opposed to straight pipes or dual/dual tips. Personally I like the dual/dual tips look, but the SLPs look closer to factory style 2000-2001 tips, just a mite smaller and much nicer thanks to the stainless steel bling . Any thoughts?
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JB
They say that these are for the Grand Prix GTP/GTX and Buick Regal, but man...I think they would look waaaaay sexy on a 2000+ Bonneville provided they fit up against the exhaust cutouts properly. They are a little on the pricey side (roughly $120 plus shipping for a pair...thats more than a flowmaster muffler :? ) and the quantities are limited, but if I was doing a custom exhaust I'd definetly consider them. They look much more elegant for a 2000+ Bonneville as opposed to straight pipes or dual/dual tips. Personally I like the dual/dual tips look, but the SLPs look closer to factory style 2000-2001 tips, just a mite smaller and much nicer thanks to the stainless steel bling . Any thoughts?
Thanks,
JB
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Unless your upgrading for looks and sound there is no performance reason to replace your exhaust until about 400hp. As far as I know, there are no cat back kits available for the 00+ (or any year for that matter). Most with upgraded exhausts have a shop do it and provide the mufflers and tips they want installed.
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flowmaster, magnaflow, and borla all sound great on the 3800. personally, I prefer the Borlas. I had dual borlas on my 97 Riviera which had the same exhaust setup exactly as the Bonneville just with different tips. That sounded like a V8 engine with those mufflers. I loved them. They're expensive though at $110 a peice.
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Originally Posted by Rogue
Unless your upgrading for looks and sound there is no performance reason to replace your exhaust until about 400hp. As far as I know, there are no cat back kits available for the 00+ (or any year for that matter). Most with upgraded exhausts have a shop do it and provide the mufflers and tips they want installed.
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
Originally Posted by Rogue
Unless your upgrading for looks and sound there is no performance reason to replace your exhaust until about 400hp. As far as I know, there are no cat back kits available for the 00+ (or any year for that matter). Most with upgraded exhausts have a shop do it and provide the mufflers and tips they want installed.
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To clarify, I currently have a 1990 SSE, but I will be upgrading to a 2000+ model later this year. I was just curious about my options when that time comes Thanks for all your help everyone.
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To clarify, I currently have a 1990 SSE, but I will be upgrading to a 2000+ model later this year. I was just curious about my options when that time comes Thanks for all your help everyone.
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Originally Posted by gm4life
So it there a cat back performance setup from Intense? SLP? RK Sport? Or any of them?