Should I pick up a hooker?

RoughSilver92 · #1 01-12-2009, 12:08 AM

Since I'm in the (long) process of my 5mt swap, I am replacing my exhaust as well. After much searching, I've settled on the 2-ar20 to magnaflow cat to ar25 setup, since the general consensus is that this is THE setup for the svx. I am still trying to decide on a muffler, though, and I am thinking of checking out the hooker aero chamber f-body muffler. Has anybody had any experience with the hooker aero chamber muffler? I am looking for a nice smooth performance sound, not a blaring obnoxious noise like every

flowmaster

exhaust I have heard on friends cars. Does this muffler fit the bill?

SilverSpear · #2 01-12-2009, 12:45 AM

Yeah you should pick up a hooker only if you are not married. But if you are, then that will take more of your time doing it and away from your family.

Now fitting the bill, that is related to your budget. You should assess accordingly.

RoughSilver92 · #3 01-12-2009, 12:52 AM

very helpful.

Crazy_pilot · #4 01-12-2009, 10:10 AM

The only thing I would say is that the AR20 resonators aren't meant to be so close to the engine and stand up to that much heat right out if the manifolds. I believe John (svxcess) had the AR20's originally but changed to small cats after a while. Send him a PM if you want to know more about that.

SVXRide · #5 01-12-2009, 10:40 AM

I'd be interested in hearing more about the use of AR20s just aft of the exhaust manifolds. I believe YT has them in his current exhaust system (?). I had not heard anything about John having issues with them.
-Bil

Crazy_pilot · #6 01-12-2009, 10:44 AM

I remember him briefly mentioning it at Reading 9, and taking a quick look, but we never got into it.

Tim · #7 01-12-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SVXRide

I'd be interested in hearing more about the use of AR20s just aft of the exhaust manifolds. I believe YT has them in his current exhaust system (?). I had not heard anything about John having issues with them.
-Bil

I damaged mine after bottoming out car, now it makes a nasty grinding sound. Before that though, my car sounded awesome. I miss how it used to sound