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Old 12-30-2005, 12:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Review: Stainless Works Long Tubes & 3" Exhaust

Ok. I was in the market for some....wanted the nice sound and mid-range with top end gains I love from this type of mod. I bought the long tubes with high flow cats and the matching 3" exhaust from stainless works.

Quality:
Welds were awesome. TIG welded to perfection. They were so smooth and everything looked like anything could flow through there easily.

Loved the fact, that the entire system was stainless too. Living in WNY, snow belt of the NE, salt and such kill a car hardcore.

The primaries were 1.75" approx, 3" collector too. The head flange was smooth as butter and was port matched to the runners for a smooth transition.

Overall 9/10.

Fitment:
Headers fit like a glove. Sat perfectly in place and just was utterly perfect like it was from the factory. The exhaust fit great too. I thought it was a hair close in some parts, but the 3" cleared well. I expected rubbing and some minor banging, nothing. Only if I jar a decent pot hole in the road.

My car with John's camera:


I have 1 more pic of it a little more forward with the bottom of the headers, but it will not let me attach it.

Overall 9/10.

Performance:
Noticeable gains in the midrange and top end. RPMS climb a bit quicker. She seems way more responsive in the 3500-4000 RPM span. It is almost like a different car from 4K and up. Super fun on the thruway on ramps and such.Tid bit of drone at about 1800 RPMS....anywhere above that or below, no probs.

Overall 8.5/10.

Service from place ordered:
I ordered as a package deal from www.dezod.com, Paul there was great at pointing out points of help based upon what I was looking for. He told me of the time frame turnarounds, esitmated ship dates and what to expect. They even had it drop shipped from Stainless Works. Total turnaround time, because they were in between production runs was about 2-2 1/2 weeks.

Paul's service 8.5/10

Stainless Works time turnaround 7/10. (too long to wait for such awesome things)
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Old 12-31-2005, 03:57 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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I have the exact system.........and I love it! Not too loud, not too quiet.
Just did a cam install this week...........now it sounds even better!
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I have the exact system.........and I love it! Not too loud, not too quiet.
Just did a cam install this week...........now it sounds even better!
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Sweet. What cam did you install?? I was looking for some internals....
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BuffGTO, thank you for the review. I'm trying to get the powers that be to make a reviews section of the forums. I think the reviews that people write are VERY helpful to others who are considering different products. I'm sure your post will help steer someone in the right direction. Now if we could just get EVERYONE to write a review on EVERY part they install...
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All of everyone input is most helpful.I haven't bought any exhaust yet I am trying to find the right sound.I wanting a deep throaty sound.Kinda simliar to a mustang.But deeper.I have been debating on leaving stock catback and going with SW LT and X pipe.I need help
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OMMMMMM! You said the "M" word!! I'm TELLING!

why would you want your car to sound like an underpowered relic from the 60s?
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Their not all under powered.I have had a ton of fox bodies and also had a 01 cobra that ran a 12.9 at 106mph,with just a h pipe and CAI.I not saying I want it to sound just like mustang but A deep tone or rumble.My 01 cobra sounded awsome.It had a H pipe with 2 chamber flows.The GTO's should be throaty'er because of bigger motor.I also use to have a 71 goat with factory 455 in it.It had 3" exhaust it sounded better than any car I ever had.And I have alot of great muscle cars.But the 05 GTO I have now is a awsome car.I really love this car.I have been racing mustangs for the past 15 years.But I started out racing the old muscle cars,before I got in to mustangs.But now I am back where I started.With a GTO.
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I'm just giving you a hard time, don't take me seriously.

I know what you meant, I just like to razz people every now and then, it's kinda fun. I am looking for that same sound, so if you find it, please post HOW. Have a nice evening.
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I will.It's cool.I like mustangs too.But these GTO's are unbeleiveable.Can't wait to get some modds.
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BuffGTO, thank you for the review. I'm trying to get the powers that be to make a reviews section of the forums. I think the reviews that people write are VERY helpful to others who are considering different products. I'm sure your post will help steer someone in the right direction. Now if we could just get EVERYONE to write a review on EVERY part they install...
Thank you. I had a couple of cars in the past and I ALWAYS read the reviews on parts and they helped me make my decisions. I figured I would do the same others here.

Yes this GTO is one sweet ride. I love it. It sounds real nice and throaty. dare I say, almost better than a M.,.................
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