[ericspants87]

I am taking the SS in today to get the Muffler straight piped and keep the stock res. Will there be adequate backflow pressure as to not damage the engine?

Thanks!:yay2: <------ i like this icon

 

[jmc07SS]

nope no harm to the engine at all you'll like the way it will sound too! But in time like most have seen you might see some material spewing out of your tailpipe in time which is normal it's just the fiberglass? in the resonator

 

[ericspants87]

NO the engine wont be damaged or no there will not be adequate backpressure.....?

 

[gspfunk]

No damage. There are a ton of guys running 1 3/4 or 1 7/8 longtubes w/ no cats and they haven't had any issues related to backpressure (or lack thereof).

 

[ericspants87]

sounds good thanks folks!

 

[ericspants87]

One hour and 53 Dollars later the SS sounds like this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49DvRebueGs


THANKS FOR THE INFO FELLAS.....

 

[HiHoSilver]

Nice dude! Where you from?

 

[snowvette]

"Anyone who tells you an engine needs back pressure is probably tying to peddle you an inefficient muffler."
Judson Massengill, S.A.M.

 

[spadz93]

Where'd u go to get it done?

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[Hazrdstbss]

Sweet. That was the first thing I did when I got my SS...

 

[unfnny1]

Isn't the stock exhaust set-up only like 15% restrictive anyway? I'm not sure back pressure would ever be a problem with these trucks.

 

[350]

If you have cats it probably doesn't matter what you do with the catback as long as you don't go down to 2" or something stupid like that.

 

[ericspants87]

I work downtown but i live out in Sheffield Village (30 min West of Cle).

Got it done at Mikes Auto and Exhaust in Elyria! Came out to be like $53 and some change.

Now im looking for the next (cheep as i can manage) MOD!!!
Any suggestions? Maybe a CAI? those bad boys run like $250 do they help that much more than the stock filter?

 

[Hazrdstbss]

E-Fans, FWI Intake, Tune. Your truck will become totally different.

 

[ericspants87]

E-Fans, FWI Intake, Tune. Your truck will become totally different.

The e-fan job is kindof expensive eh? with the fans, wiring, and dont you have to get a tuned pcm for it also?

 

[chaser0517]

That's why I've been holding off on the fans for now. Trying to get my suspension lined out and the Efan project could be kinda pricey. Might as well save up and do two mods at once, like headers and fans, and get the tune/patch done to get the most out of it.

 

[Hazrdstbss]

The e-fan job is kindof expensive eh? with the fans, wiring, and dont you have to get a tuned pcm for it also?

I did intake, e-fans, & tune at the same time. Got it done for a great price! I paid 167 for the fan harness, and the Dorman fans were 120, yes you do need a pcm patch for the e-fans. Some intakes require a tune as well.

 

[ericspants87]

So, i was looking up some info on the fans, is there a big difference between the SPAL fans and just the LS1 upgrade E-fans? Correct me if I'm wrong but for the normal LS1 fan upgrade all you need is the wiring harness, the fans (obviously), and the tune?
And do most people just buy another PCM that they keep the tune on, and put the factory one back in for dealer maint.?

 

[MrGarcia]

If you're feeling like ethics isn't something you're worried about. However, if you have fans in, putting the stock tune in for the dealer isn't the best idea. Might as well take the leap. I'm just waiting for that stuff till my warranty's up.

 

[Cityboy414]

quick question...( might be a noob but oh well) which would be the better bang for your buck, deleting the muffler or res???