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Flowmaster
American Thunder Cat-Back Exhaust System Fits 1996-1999 Silverado/Sierra 1500 With 5.7L Engine Moderate Sound Flowmaster
SKU: F00L 17287
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
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Part #: 17287
This Flowmaster Force II cat-back exhaust system is custom designed for 1996-1999 Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.7L engine and is perfect for the person looking for a mild to moderate sound level inside and outside of the truck, with all of the performance benefits that you would expect from Flowmaster. This bolt-on emissions-legal system features a flanged inlet with dual pipes flowing into a Scavenger Series Y-collector for maximum scavenging and torque gains as it transitions into the large 3.00-inch mandrel-bent aluminized steel inlet pipe flowing into a 70 Series Big Block II performance muffler for a deep mellow tone.The single 3.00-inch aluminized steel mandrel-bent tailpipe is finished off with a turndown style tip that exits behind the right rear wheel and uses the factory hanger locations. The exhaust system is covered by our 3-year Limited Warranty and includes all necessary parts and hardware for a quick and easy installation you can do at home.Includes Aluminum Heat Shield and Stainless Steel ClampsScavenger Series Y-Collector for Maximum Torque GainsIncludes Hangers and Hardware for an Easy InstallationMandrel-bent 16-gauge Aluminized Steel Tubing70 Series Big Block II Performance MufflerDyno Tuned for Maximum PerformanceUses the Factory Hanger LocationsModerate Exterior Exhaust NoteIdeal for Towing ApplicationsQuick and Easy Installation
Features:
- Includes Aluminum Heat Shield and Stainless Steel Clamps
- Scavenger Series Y-Collector for Maximum Torque Gains
- Includes Hangers and Hardware for an Easy Installation
- Mandrel-bent 16-gauge Aluminized Steel Tubing
- 70 Series Big Block II Performance Muffler
- Dyno Tuned for Maximum Performance
- Uses the Factory Hanger Locations
- Moderate Exterior Exhaust Note
- Ideal for Towing Applications
- Quick and Easy Installation
1996-1999 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 1500 with 5.7L engine. (See applications below) - Moderate sound
Vehicle Symptoms
- Exhaust sounds too quiet or stock
- Rusty or leaking factory exhaust system
- Noticeable drop in engine performance or power
- Drone or resonance at highway speeds
- Wanting a more aggressive exhaust tone
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| Brand | Flowmaster |
| Part Number | F00L 17287 |
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