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Old 07-17-2008, 09:34 PM
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JUst wondering what diameter might be better for my set up. Running Hedman hedders LTs to 2 slp loudmouths with a X pipe still havent decided to dump them or run it all the way back?? AND 2.5" or 3"?? NE Difference?
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Just run 3" and have room to grow for later.
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3" i have it on my m6 99 f-body it`s great.
good luck.
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i run 2.5 inch tds with no problems
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2.5 is probably better at your power level. A lot of kits are 3 inch though....or so I think
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Good 2.5" duals will support upwards of 500hp at the flywheel. Get much above that and they become a restriction.
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Originally Posted by jmm98LS1
Good 2.5" duals will support upwards of 500hp at the flywheel. Get much above that and they become a restriction.
Based on articles by Vizard, I agree, but do not know whether it is ~500 flywheel or rear wheel HP. Even after that, I am not certain how much power it would hold back. We are talking about mandrel bent 2.5”, not some mutilated, crush-bent systems.




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