American Thunder® is the "original" Flowmaster sound. In most cases a very aggressive sound level, American Thunder systems use various chambered mufflers to achieve the performance gains and aggressive sound that you want from your car or truck, inside and out. Available in stainless steel or economical aluminized steel, American Thunder systems are a great choice when you want to be heard.

Fitment Information

• Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 5.7L (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999)
• w/ dual flanged catalytic converters. Fits both 2/4 wheel drive models in the extended cab/short bed configuration with 141-inch wheelbase.

Emissions Compliance

This part is legal for sale or use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, Uncontrolled (Non-Emissions Controlled) Vehicles, and Racing Use Only Vehicles because it does not affect vehicle emissions and is not covered by emissions regulations.

Specs & Features

• 2WD/4WD: 2WD/4WD
• Emission Code: 5
  
• Exhaust Series: American Thunder
  
• Exit Position: Single Side Exit
  
• Heat Shield: No
• Inlet Diameter (in): 3
• Material: Aluminized Steel
  
• Muffler Part Number: 53072
  
• Muffler Quantity: 1
  
• Muffler Series: 70 Series Big Block
  
• Outlet Diameter (in): 3
  
• Product Typ:e Exhaust System
  
• Single Dual: Single
  
• Sound Level: Moderate
  
• System Type: Cat-back
  
• Tip Diameter (in): Not Included
  
• Tip Quantity: Not Included
  
• Tubing Diameter (in): 3
  
• UPC: 700042013654
• California Proposition 65 Required: No
  
• Part Number: 17287

Product Description

This Flowmaster Force II® cat-back exhaust system is custom designed for 1996-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon 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.

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

Redline360 is an authorized Flowmaster dealer and sells only genuine Flowmaster products.