Re: Cylinder Head and Supertrap

[skerocdriver@juno.com (SHAWN C MEZE)]

On Wed, 3 Sep 1997 23:05:20 -0600 Iain Mannix <mannix@privatei.com>
writes:

>Yup.  The Flowmasters weigh 25-30 pounds.  Anti-Flowmaster types claim 
>40, but they're exaggerating.  They are heavy.  Really heavy.  Go to a 
>speed shop and pick one up - you'll be surprised!  Ultraflows are light,
but 
>I'd still guess 8-10 on those.  I was shocked.  I bought one based on
flow
>reputation, which they are good (but Ultraflows can be equal/better, 
>now they tell me), but it was not until after I had it on the car that 
>someone said "great mufflers, but heavy."  Oh really.  Went to the drag
shop,
>picked one up.  Oh my.  I'm not too concerned about the weight, but 
>when it rots out/I need to replace it, I'll probably look at other
options 
>with weight in mind.  FWIW!


Damn, I cant believe that! 40 lbs. I went out and removed my Ultraflow
muffler and it came in at a stout 7lbs. Then again, the added weight to
the rear may make the car rotate a little better. Then again, weight is
still weight. you know. 


              Shawn Meze
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