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vic4yachts  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Miramar Fl 33027 |
posted 03-30-2012 10:28 AM
    
 I don't need much more speed just enough to beat a stock one! I think it needs to sound like a roadster.This message has been edited by vic4yachts on 03-30-2012 at 10:35 AM |
xtreme prowler        POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 03-30-2012 10:40 AM
a inexpensive way is to take the stock muffler off and use a 1 1/2" hole saw drill through the 3 baffle plates inside the muffler on the 2 inlets... then use a coathanger with a hook bent on the end and fish out all the insulation.... great sound, performance wise for speed you would have to go with a supercharger or turbo to get anything significant... Belanger headers would get you about 12 HP... |
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vic4yachts POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Miramar Fl 33027 |
posted 03-30-2012 11:58 AM
Thanks! That sounds like a cheaper way to address the sound. Is it real loud or just better and tolerable? What about a cam to make it sound a little hotter? |
catfish        POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 03-30-2012 12:00 PM
nobody makes a cam and headers,unless you have nos or a blower are a total waste of money. ------------------ |
EssexExport Prowler Junkie From:Lakewood, NJ, USA |
posted 03-30-2012 12:54 PM
For a slight power increase & great sound look into Sweet Thunder mufflers. There's the aluminized 18" X-pipes on mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89RWlZUFm9w Sweet Thunders are at: |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 03-30-2012 04:45 PM
quote: I like the sound better than the Borla I had on it.... it Growls when you jump on it, but purrs nicely on the highway...click the you tuybe vid on my website www.prowlerfromhell.com |
quincy   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 03-30-2012 06:32 PM
Vic, Our engines are modern dual over head cam, 4 valve motors. You won't get the loopy idle of a push rod 2 valve OHV motor. The OHV motors of past used performance cams with higher valve lift, longer duration, and valve overlap. It really created a idle instability issue that every US red blooded male loves the sound of. A Harley v twin has a similar sound. Some headers are around for the prowler, but they won't accomplish what you desire. The sweet thunder is a very nice alternative. I went with the 24" and am very pleased. A sound engineer may be able to explain why humans (males# prefer hearing third #odd) order harmonic distortion vs even order distortion. This message has been edited by quincy on 03-30-2012 at 06:33 PM |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 03-31-2012 03:57 PM
Westech Automotive in Silver Lake Wisconsin made cams for the Prowler. I had three different sets of cams in my Westech stroker engines and the last one did have a nice lope at idle. Stainless Works in Arkon Ohio area also makes headers for the Prowler. |
attyedhall POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:midwest usa |
posted 03-31-2012 05:31 PM
i have headers from Dean at prowlerpro. nice sound when coupled with the SSS muffler made by Jay. the mufflers are no longer made but i believe that Dean still makes the headers. |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 03-31-2012 05:48 PM
I'm pretty sure Dean got them from Belanger... |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 03-31-2012 10:40 PM
the header price is not worth the hp gain,about 7hp.the prowler has very efficent headers to start with.comp cams use to make a cam but were discontinued a long time ago.you be better off with a set of gears. ------------------ |
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vic4yachts POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Miramar Fl 33027 |
posted 04-01-2012 08:43 AM
I talked to an owner in North Florida that is still trying to trick his computer into working properly with the gears. He made it sound extremely complicated. |
BeWare  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 04-01-2012 09:06 AM
quote: Sounds as if this owner did not buy the complete set up. My gears and the attachment to the transmission control module were installed late at night on ramps in a parking lot at the Prowler Smokie Mountain Event nearly ten years ago and have worked perfect ever since. Hands down the best performance mod for the money. This message has been edited by BeWare on 04-01-2012 at 09:07 AM |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 04-01-2012 09:36 AM
there is a little moduke that comes with the gear set,to make the speed correct itself,sounds like he doesnt have ine,it attaches to the tcm in the trunk. ------------------ |
EdsCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Green Cove Springs, Florida, USA |
posted 04-01-2012 10:31 AM
If you are talking about Terry in North Florida, he finally got it to work with the gears. Everything is fine now. It was an after market module. |
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