Exhaust dilemma

[chevypower05]

need help on this one, Ive been reading some threads, and now I am confused on which exhaust to go with. I have a 00 monte ls, and out of Flowmaster, Ravin, Magnaflow, which one would be the best to go with? Is one better for the money? and should I let a midas shop install it, or go somewhere else? I appreciate your help with this, thanks.

[smilinguy99]

Quite honestly I can offer you no insight into which is the best, but I would like you to do something before you change the exhaust.

Get the thing on a dyno to measure torque and horsepower before, and go back after installation to see if it actually affected those numbers.

The exhaust manifolds (that will still be upstream) are rather restrictive and I'd be interested to see if they so restrict the exhaust flow that any improvements downstream would be unhelpful or whether the whole system could contribute to improvements.

Kinda pricey test, but it would be interesting and helpful to others, nonetheless.

As far as shops to install it, it really depends on the individual shop. Better to ask around locally. I've had good luck at one location of a local muffler shop, and crappy luck with another location.

Why not install it yourself? Exhaust work can be really fun! No, not really.

sg99

[chevypower05]

thanx for the info and suggestion. Does anybody know what system will last longer also? Someone mentioned to me Magnaflow just because theirs is stainless steel compared to flowmasters aluminized steel.

[RajWD]

Exhaust

Longevity really just coincides with how you drive your car.

From my understanding lots of short-drive situations will
cause condensation to accumulate in some areas of your
exhaust... as the exhaust doesn't really get hot enough to
really dry it out. Plus, the exhaust gas velocity just won't
"push" all the moisture out, whereas lots of highway driving
will keep the system pretty dry.

I've used both stainless and aluminized exhausts on many
of my old cars, and had really no problems either way, but
I do a lot of highway driving.

Just my two cents! And if I'm wrong, I'm sure I'll hear
about it... LOL

Raj

[XLR8ING]

RE: Exhaust

Flowmaster sounds better, but Magnaflow flows better. Just depends on what you're looking for.
Don't know anything about Ravin.

[Robb235]

RE: Exhaust

chevypower05, you need to check out www.mymonte.com, you'll find alot of usefull info over there.

And while you're there, look for a member named MilzyZ34. He makes exhausts for the Monte's. Just post in the 3100/3400 section about wanting an exhaust and you'll be directed to him.

He made my exhaust and I can vouch that I noticed very nice gains, especialy up top, I wasn't disappointed.

[blk92z34getrag]

RE: Exhaust

00 Monte LS? I'm going to guess you have a 3400 in that... I have heard the 3400 in a Grand Am with Magnaflow exhaust and goddamn that thing screamed. It sounded so nice.

Also, my experience. Flowmasters don't like high RPM driving. I know I drive a DOHC and you will probably never hit 7000+RPM but I blew out a plate in a Flowmaster racing. Also I did notice a slight difference when I changed from Flowmasters to Magnaflows. They do flow better. How can't they? Look through a Magnaflow muffler... straight-through. Now try looking through a Flowmaster... can you say rat maze?

[chevypower05]

thanks for all the info, i really appreciate it, helped me out a lot, i think im leaning towards magnaflow now, thanx again

[Froggx]

Both my vette and my 2.8 used magnaflows and the sound is great in my opinion, I'm definitely using one on my 3400 when it's done.

[Robb235]

I forgot to note that I use a Magnaflow as well and the sound is badass. But seriously, go to the MyMonte board and look for MilzyZ34 because he makes the best for the Monte's.

[blk92z34getrag]

Yes!!! Magnaflow rocks. Have it on my Z34, also have it on my dad's Safari (4.3L V6). Sounds really mean.

[vsop4me3.1]

where are the sound clips???

[blk92z34getrag]

I can get shitty clips of the van and my car, I just need someone to host.

[Froggx]

I can get shitty clips of the van and my car, I just need someone to host.

I can probably host, shoot me a pm or something.

[Robb235]

where are the sound clips???

I don't have a way to make any sound clips unfortunately.