by Lazarusvan Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:09 amUpon getting the van on a rack this week, I discovered a good bit of exhaust rust, including some holes. The largest hole is on driver's side as the pipe bends towards the tip.
I'm considering replacing the better part of it and want suggetions/opinions. The mufflers probably can hang on for a bit longer, but if I'm doing it, I might as well change them as well. Any option from Summit is where I'm currently looking. Bang for buck suggetions appreciated.
It is currently a dual exhaust, head back setup by Flow Tech with side exit. There aren't any aftermarket head pipes and I believe it's around 2-2.25" in diameter. P.O. says he believes the exit is 2.25", so it has to be close. 350 engine and tranny.
First, is stainless worth the money in terms of longevity? My plan is to sandblast and paint/seal/undercoat the underside of the van, so paying extra for S/S might not be worth it, i.e. Borla. (Is Borla any better other than materials.)
Looking to use a pair of turbo mufflers. Is there any real performance difference between brands? I want a nice sound that is also as quiet at idle and hwy speeds as possible. Summit makes their own line and everything steps up from there. No plans for glass packs or anything to add decibels.
Diameter: My mechanic suggested not getting larger pipe than currently in place if I want a quiet interior at idle and interstate speeds. He has muscle cars so I put stock in his opinion.
Design: Is a dual crossover worth spending more? I understand the benefits.
Or, is welding the hole or just replacing the bad pipe better and just see how long it can hang on? Entire exhaust is at least 6 years old.
I'm considering replacing the better part of it and want suggetions/opinions. The mufflers probably can hang on for a bit longer, but if I'm doing it, I might as well change them as well. Any option from Summit is where I'm currently looking. Bang for buck suggetions appreciated.
It is currently a dual exhaust, head back setup by Flow Tech with side exit. There aren't any aftermarket head pipes and I believe it's around 2-2.25" in diameter. P.O. says he believes the exit is 2.25", so it has to be close. 350 engine and tranny.
First, is stainless worth the money in terms of longevity? My plan is to sandblast and paint/seal/undercoat the underside of the van, so paying extra for S/S might not be worth it, i.e. Borla. (Is Borla any better other than materials.)
Looking to use a pair of turbo mufflers. Is there any real performance difference between brands? I want a nice sound that is also as quiet at idle and hwy speeds as possible. Summit makes their own line and everything steps up from there. No plans for glass packs or anything to add decibels.
Diameter: My mechanic suggested not getting larger pipe than currently in place if I want a quiet interior at idle and interstate speeds. He has muscle cars so I put stock in his opinion.
Design: Is a dual crossover worth spending more? I understand the benefits.
Or, is welding the hole or just replacing the bad pipe better and just see how long it can hang on? Entire exhaust is at least 6 years old.
Last edited by Lazarusvan on Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:14 am; edited 2 times in total (Reason for editing : Added photo)
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