FlowMaster cat back with Super 44’s

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Finally! My Thunder Series Super 44 cat-back exhaust system arrived late yesterday from LMR. They were supposed to ship it directly to the muffler shop so now I have to make 2 trips to get this done, which, after the fiasco this has become, seems pedestrian in comparison.
Here’s a recap…
1. Early February: cat-back system ordered directly from FlowMaster/Holley. 6-8 week delivery estimate.
2. I called after 8 weeks, delivery push back to August/September.
3. Canceled that order and just ordered the mufflers, which were in stock @ FlowMaster/Holley.
4. 10 days (yes, TEN more days!), received WRONG mufflers (didn’t line up with exhaust system)
5. RA’d them back. Trip to nearest UPS Store.
6. Called LMR. They had the entire cat-back system IN STOCK! Ordered it, paid for it. Gave specific delivery info to my muffler shop. But delivered to my house instead!
7. Box won’t fit in the trunk and I don’t want to risk tearing trunk weatherstripping hanging it out the back, so will have to take it with my truck, drop it off, return home and then drive the car over to the muffler shop (25 miles round trip).

I will take before/after videos of sound differences. Installation scheduled for Thursday morning…
 

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Holly must be having a hard time finding good help at their Flowmaster plant. I gave up on them after cancelling two Flowmaster Force II orders from different vendors for taking so long.
 

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Almost every form of production is struggling right now, especially with labor. You can't get people to show up (or stick around) and the ones that do can't tie their own shoes reliably.
 

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Almost every form of production is struggling right now, especially with labor. You can't get people to show up (or stick around) and the ones that do can't tie their own shoes reliably.
This is absolutely true. United states manufacturing is having some serious issues.
 

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I ordered a Steeda Tri Ax from CJ’s the other day because it was in stock and would get here reasonably quick. A day later I get an email saying it won’t be back in stock until June 1st. I’m not mad but I would like a decent shifter asap. Luckily my 02 doesn’t get driven that much.

This whole labor crisis is crazy. People leaving their jobs because employers don’t care about them or they feel like they’re worth more than they’re being paid. Stupid gen z mindset.
 

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I ordered a Steeda Tri Ax from CJ’s the other day because it was in stock and would get here reasonably quick. A day later I get an email saying it won’t be back in stock until June 1st. I’m not mad but I would like a decent shifter asap. Luckily my 02 doesn’t get driven that much.

This whole labor crisis is crazy. People leaving their jobs because employers don’t care about them or they feel like they’re worth more than they’re being paid. Stupid gen z mindset.
Didnt want to go there, but yeah. The intelligent ones think they can just walk out and easily rain in 6 figures straight out of university.. anddddd then they cant. Many would rather not work than perform a job they are "above". Even if the job pays more than a lot of white collar careers.
 

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Didnt want to go there, but yeah. The intelligent ones think they can just walk out and easily rain in 6 figures straight out of university.. anddddd then they cant. Many would rather not work than perform a job they are "above". Even if the job pays more than a lot of white collar careers.
I couldn’t agree more.
 

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Agreed, and it does seem to be primarily the "younger" folks. But heck, when you're in your late 40s, everyone is younger lol.
 

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Agreed, and it does seem to be primarily the "younger" folks. But heck, when you're in your late 40s, everyone is younger lol.
I'm just about there with ya brother. 43 here.

A lot of the young whippersnappers are clueless.
 
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Well , look at the upshot: all those jobs they’re not taking are available for the taking!
Get the positions then eventually they’ll become your subordinates. Hehehe…
 
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Ok, back on point:
The new FlowMaster Thunder Series 44 cat-back exhaust system is in!! I did a quick “before” video (almost forgot as he was driving it onto the lift!). And an “after” video as it’s coming off the lift.

I’m happy to disprove all the aforementioned negative comments about drone and loudness. This system has a very nice low rumble at idle. Sounds great under throttle and is pleasantly quiet at highway/freeway speeds.
The only, and I mean ONLY “droning” note seems to come at the 2200rpm range. It’s fine up to it, it drones a bit, and from 2300rpm and up there’s no droning sound or note… Just a favorable grumbling that compliments the push rod nicely! Me like!!!
 

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We’ll, for some reason the before/videos aren’t showing up in my Photos so I can’t download sound differences.
 

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Upload them to YouTube then link them here.

I’ve noticed in recent years flowmasters don’t seem to be as loud or drone as much as they used to. I remember when I had my first 00 gt back in 2010 it had a upr off-road x pipe and original 40s. It droned pretty bad especially at highway speeds. When I got my 02 gt in 2015 I did the same exhaust setup but it had little drone. I wonder if they changed something in that time.
 
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I forgot you had catalytic converters. That changes the output drastically. Good job! I’m glad you like them.
Yep. I live in Cali, so all 4 cats are in place! Much to my shagrin!
 

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Have any pictures of the old borla setup?
 
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It was Bassani, not Borla. Not sure if that makes much difference, but it was.
 

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Bassani explains it, its like borla stingers and flowmaster had a baby. Only louder. Very loud, throaty and exotic sounding. H
Have one on my 2v new edge
 

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