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2004 Monte Carlo SS L36 Hypertech

Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Another thing black sheep, with just the downpipe, did you notice any difference or did you get cat back too?
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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lol, sorry, and one more thing, where did you get the LEDs for the interior swap?
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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lol, i ordered my interior LEDs from various places. check out bbengineer.com

I didn't notice any difference with my downpipe, other people swear they do, but it was nothing I felt afterwards. (great for supporting other mods though)

Pop your hood. Look down under the dogbones. See those these exhaust pipes that go down and then up into the crossover? (it's got heat-wrap on it) that's what the power log will replace. those 3 exhaust pipes all go into a dump, and that dump is not large enough to properly exhaust well, so the powerlog has those 3 pipes go into a larger dump pipe.

Also, you need to learn about the EDIT button, so you can add to your posts without having 3 different posts haha
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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haha, no ****! i just saw that button after you said something. Thanks a lot for the info though! It helps a lot. As far as powerlogs, can I find those on ZZP?
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Find them here

Again all you will really need is the front, the rears are actually fine. Some people also like to get the ceramic coated crossover. Its actually the stock crossover, with a coating on it to keep the engine temps down, since your TB and K&N are right there.
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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to tell you what i think about hypertechs, i have one sitting in my garage never used it. its locked though, bought it from a guy on here that wasnt honest with me. never saw him on here after that. i didnt do enough research before i bought it, and i just thought it was the best. IMO, its probably the worst mod for the buck. for a few extra bucks, you could get a custom dyno tune, or for a few less bucks, a canned PCM that gives you argueably the same thing hypertech does, if not more. i'd start with a downpipe and powerlog, rockers, then pcm (whichever route you decide to go). before my supercharger install, i had a canned pcm from zzp and i actually liked it. wasnt bad for $100. but there is better, thats why i did all mods first, and my pcm will be last. im pretty much done with my car now performance wise, so pcm will be next. keep us updated with what you do!
 
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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those 3 exhaust pipes all go into a dump, and that dump is not large enough to properly exhaust well, so the powerlog has those 3 pipes go into a larger dump pipe.
It's a little bit more like this.....
If you look at those 3 little exhaust pipes, they aren't actually round. they're kinda caved in on the underside. The powerlog has bigger, round primaries for better flow......then the bigger "log" like you said.....

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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They're caved on the underside? hmmph never noticed that one! haha
 
Old Jun 24, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Yep, if you pull if off and look a the back side of the manifold, you'll notice that they are almost a crescent shape on the bottom.
That's why they are unable to be ported.

The rear manifold design is much better, and can be ported.
The stock front, as is, is very restrictive.
People used to port the front manifolds, but anyone who did ended up getting put out of business when ZZP came out with the powerlog.

Just make sure you don't cheap out on the powerlog if you get one.
People have had issues with the mild steel ones cracking.
Apparently stainless is the way to go if you want it to last forever.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Whenever I get anything for my car, I'm going to get the good quality material

Why not spend an extra $60 for a product that won't give you any troubles, then having one crack and buy another / have exhaust leaks?

UGH I can't wait for next week when I get paid to get my PLOG now that ZZP has the stainless back in stock.
 

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