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RE: exhaust

To: SLaifman@SoCal.RR.com
Subject: RE: exhaust
From: Shaun Laughy <tigerv8@shaw.ca>
Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 19:21:50 -0800
Hi, Steve.

Well, I'm not sure that this helps, but the approximate measures are:

9.5" Wide
4" High
15" Long

These are approximates gained from reaching under the car with a measuring
tape, but they are pretty close.

Looking at the FM website, it looks like the only model that matches these
measurements is the 80 Series.  Here is an excerpt:

"80 SERIEST
Performance Street

The 80 SeriesT performance street muffler is specially designed for
applications where the muffler must be mounted transversely (crossflow)
behind the rear axle, either to match an OE system or for increased ground
clearance. The 80 SeriesT is a true crossflow with single or dual inlet/dual
outlet configurations and produces an aggressive muscle car sound."

Recommended Applications are:

"Crossflow Applications
1982-2001 Camaro and Firebirds (V-8 Applications Only)
Buick Grand Nationals and T-Types
Street Rods and Whenever Ground Clearance is an Issue"

I guess we can probably all agree that ground clearance an issue on Tigers,
especially with 13" Panasports and low profile tires!  FWIW, my system uses
2.25 OD and has no H or X pipe.  It really sounds great!

Shaun



-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Laifman [mailto:SLaifman@SoCal.RR.com]
Sent: November 1, 2001 11:14 AM
To: Shaun Laughy; Tiger's Den
Subject: Re: exhaust


Shaun,

A quick call to Flowmaster (800-544-4761) revealed a number of
interesting facts about the new, quieter Delta Flow series.

1) The FlowMaster 50 Series Delta Flow is 4 x 9 3/4 x 17 inches. Part
Number (not on part) is 942052 for the 2 inch tubes center in / side out.

2) If this is too long to fit, the louder 40 Series Delta Flow is 4 x 9
3/4 x 13 inches long. Part 942042 for the 2 inch tubes center in / side
out. They are available in other in/out alignments, but this is what is
on my turbo muffs.

The original LAT 2 inch system used straight-through glass or steel packs.

3) There is a heat shield strap on to keep heat from the floor boards,
and maybe deflect gas drips from the fuel pump, if that is a concern.
Part 51017 for the 50 series and 51013 for the 40 series. Attaches with
included stainless straps.

Unlike the speed merchant's catalogs, they do make these mufflers in 2
inch sizes, which should easily handle 302 CID, and fit in the frame
pass through.

You can order a free FlowMaster catalog on-line at
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/

The web site shows a "relative loudness" bar chart for the stock,
regular Flowmaster, and Delta Flow design.

"H" pipes can be used, as shown in Larry Paulick's Performance Tuning
Tips, and 1 1/2 inch size is more than adequate to balance flow. This
also reduces loudness.

Steve
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