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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Default hp gain from mufflers?

You guys think if I got some custom mufflers installedin my 2.7 chipped will gain some perforamnce? and I'm only talking about mufflers not the cat back... any brand you guys have used for good sound also?
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Which engine size? Maybe a 10HP gain for 4.2V8, not sure about the 6 cylinder motors.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Seat of the pants gain? Absolutely zero.
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Better start at the block if you want any HP
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 04:58 PM
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Default Re: Which engine size? Maybe a 10HP gain for 4.2V8, not sure about the 6 cylinder motors.

i have the 2.7 chipped
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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Default Some tuners (ex: Joe Hoppen) claim lots of HP with their chip, exhaust and filter as a package.

I don't know about a brand A chip with brand B exhaust. Good luck.
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