Looking to eventually upgrade the exhaust system on my '80 Malibu. Checking the Holley website, and I see that their 3" stainless exhaust kit is on sale now. Down to $658.76 from $813.95. Does anyone here have any experience with this system? How was the installation and fit? How does it sound? Looking for opinions. Thanks in advance.
Holley 3" exhaust system-opinions?
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Have a shop do it for less than that.
What engine do you have that calls for 3"
What engine do you have that calls for 3"
Going too big on the exhaust can hurt your bottom end.
http://www.exhaustvideos.com/faq/how-to-calculate-muffler-size-pipe-diameter/
http://www.exhaustvideos.com/faq/how-to-calculate-muffler-size-pipe-diameter/
I understand that a 3" system isn't the best for bottom end power. I have a custom exhaust system on the car now. The equipment that muffler shops use to bend tubing for a custom system will squish the tubing in the bends, which restricts flow. I'm upgrading to a 350 crate engine, and I want a mandrel bent system for the car. Also, the fact that the Holley system is stainless is attractive to me as well.
I'm hoping to get some opinions from people who have experience with this system, as far as sound and fitment are concerned.
I'm hoping to get some opinions from people who have experience with this system, as far as sound and fitment are concerned.
I run Hooker aero chamber mufflers I love them.
But still 3 inch is way to big.
It's not a booty where bigger is better!!
But still 3 inch is way to big.
It's not a booty where bigger is better!!
But, the SOUND, though. "Daaaaayum! That a big block?!" "Nah, just a crate tree-fitty wif big pipes..."
I’m probably going to do 2.5 cat-back duals and 3.5” tips. The tip can actually make a pretty significant difference in sound.
Put cats and chambered mufflers on there... it'll sound better and flow more like a 2.5" system.
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