Need a direct bolt on exhaust
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I went with a 3" catback because I will be doing some custom ported and polished heads, L36 cam and some other stuff that I wont mention yet. And most likely a L36 nitrous kit will be developed on my car in the future. But I will ecentually be making a bolt-on catback exhaust for Bonneville'* and Grand Prix'*. But these are future projects, working on other ones right now.
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Originally Posted by vze3r85p
I am only 19 years old and I have taken apart and rebuilt a 1986 Monte Carlo SS 8 times . It'* just a piece of mind that you get from direct bolt on than with custom made . And if it is direct-bolt-on it is also going to be mandrel bent which provides a more even flow . Be sides there can be a lot of human error on custom made exhaust. But thanks for your help , maybe you can use all your resources to find one .One more thing . If i go with custom , which muffler do i go with?
Like TY said, it seems you already know what you're doing. I am running stock on mine for the moment, but will be upgrading my car as soon as spring kicks in. I was originally planning on going with Magnaflow due to the straight flow design, but have heard that Bonnies sounds too Riced with it. I can't remember the brand name of the other one I was going for ( not Flowmaster ), but is also a straight though design muffler. Sorry.. brain not functioning... its the weekend
. I am also contemplating on removing the resonator. I've been hearing different stories on it. Some people say to remove it, but a resonator as far as I know is basically also a straight through design style muffler, and doesn't create a lot of back pressure. If I loose too much back pressure, then my Torque would suffer. I would definitely remove it from a V8, but don't think it makes a difference with a V6... then again, mine is also SC'd. Any input on it ??
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I think the muffler you're thinking of is the Walker Turbomax. I've run two of 'em in the past, and they're a straight through design, or at least used to be. I haven't changed my muffler yet, but I did have to replace my cat. It'* an Autosound Hi-flow, and I noticed while it was being installed, that I don't have a Resonator, nor was there originally. Until my Cat, my exhaust was virgin from the factory. Drifter, what year is your Bonnie? Maybe they started using a resonator with the Series II?
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Originally Posted by willwren
I think the muffler you're thinking of is the Walker Turbomax. Drifter, what year is your Bonnie? Maybe they started using a resonator with the Series II?
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Originally Posted by willwren
I'm not sure....I thought it was the 95. Anyone with a 95 that can confirm this? I know there'* at least 3 of you around here.......
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They exhaust on bonneville'* are not made for performance they are made to be quiet at any expense even performance. They say it won't mateer what you do with the exhaust . But i recomend either Edelbrock or flowmaster. Dynomax is also good but edelbrock is my fav . Dynomax might just be a match made in heaven cause it'* not too loud but will release back pressure.