opiniions on flowmaster american thunder catback

[redbird94]

opiniions on flowmaster american thunder catback???


power gains?

performance??


sound???


quality???

[96z28]

gains: little or

performance: similar to stock muffler

Sound: This is the part of conterversy. Some like it and some dont. Its very mellow and it makes me sleepy to ride shotgun in my car. (i have flows) I personally like them but im just leaning more toward performance and originality. Around here every mustang, camaro, truck and so on have flows and they all sound the same.

quality: They rust out after a year or so and start to look tackey.

[redbird94]

the whole cat-back system i already have the muffler, the 3 inch intermediate pipe and 80series muffler combo the whole thing

[Craig 94 TA GT]

I've heard it, and all I can say is it's pretty loud. However, that's about the only positive thing about it. It sounds "tinny" at high RPMs, and the hp gain won't be as much as a better cat-back.
If you already have the equipment, then it wouldn't hurt to put it together. It definitely helps to get the 3" I-pipe there, in terms of power.

[redbird94]

i dont have the 3 inch pipe, only the muffler its already on but i just found out that midas sells flowmaster now, my uncle is 3rd down from president of the entire executive company, hell be vice in a few years, get my drift?

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Well, if you can get it for free, then I'd do it. However, if you're willing to spend an extra $300-$600, then get the Loudmouth or Borla. It's also a matter or personal preference...

[Unusual95BlueBird]

One word.....Dynomax. Dynomax UltraFlo's have such an awesome sound it's not even funny. If you like a raw distorted sound, sure....opt for the flows. But if you like a bassy respect demanding rumble, Dynomax is your answer. Just remember that if you go for the Dynomax to get the UltraFlo! Oh....and, they don't make the series muffler required to make our f-bodies look like they have duals (like the stock and a few other mufflers do. Just do a single in - dual out of one side. Trust me....you'll love the sound....I know I do.

Thats just my $.02

[redbird94]

anyone have the flowmaster part number 17274 on their LT1?

[Trash man]

i have a dynomax system on my car and it keeps the factory fake duals

[RocKin1967]

One word.....Dynomax. Dynomax UltraFlo's have such an awesome sound it's not even funny. If you like a raw distorted sound, sure....opt for the flows. But if you like a bassy respect demanding rumble, Dynomax is your answer. Just remember that if you go for the Dynomax to get the UltraFlo! Oh....and, they don't make the series muffler required to make our f-bodies look like they have duals (like the stock and a few other mufflers do. Just do a single in - dual out of one side. Trust me....you'll love the sound....I know I do.

Thats just my $.02

that might not be too helpful seein that a v8 sounds very diff. to a v6

[redbird94]

someone has to have this kit or the flowmaster american thunder cat back on their LT1

[bru333]

Just remember that if you go for the Dynomax to get the UltraFlo! Oh....and, they don't make the series muffler required to make our f-bodies look like they have duals (like the stock and a few other mufflers do. Just do a single in - dual out of one side.

Yes, they do make the right style Ultra-Flo muffler.


http://www.rudyswheels.com/firebird1/exhaust.php

[Unusual95BlueBird]

Yes, they do make the right style Ultra-Flo muffler.


http://www.rudyswheels.com/firebird1/exhaust.php

My bad...I got the dynomax on my camaro 5 years ago....they didn't have it back then. Hell, noone even hurd of dynomax when I got mine.

[Nightrage]

Everyone loves my Flowmasters. My friend Rich refers to them as being "obnoxiously loud". He loves them and he giggles like school girl every time i give it the gas. I think they sound mean and throaty. Good luck

[Z Ya Later]

Don't have the American Thunder system, but heard it and a similar custom setup. Its loud, but not great. If its free, go for it. If not, Loudmouth. Blows just about everyone else away in terms of flow and sound, complete 3" system and completely stainless steel. Go to www.ls1sounds.com to hear just about every system made for the 4th Gen. But, if you've gotta pay, then stay away from the Flowmaster setups. They rust, they're mediocre on sound and they don't offer much of anything on power gains.