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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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I am just finishing putting a stock 04 gto LS1 into my chevelle. A buddy got me two dynomax mufflers that are 3 in / 3 out for free. I have searched a lot and see the true dual consensus is 2.5 for a stockish LS1, but are there any drawbacks to running 3"? I am running hooker headers with 3" collectors and at best eventually plan on going with a mild cam/heads. Thanks.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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Well if your considering going with 3" due to free mufflers then count that out cause your gonna pay more for 3" piping.

As far as 2.5 vs 3 i prefer 3 for room to grow even though true dual 2.5 is enough for around 500hp if i remember correctly. You shouldnt have any drawbacks to 3".

I am running dual 3" on my mustang with a cam and donmt see any drawbacks whatsoever.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Thanks. My main concern was that I had heard there would be increased drone due to the larger pipe. I am building this as a daily driver and don't want it ridiculously loud at all.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Larger pipe equals slower exhaust velocity all things equal.
Just run 2.5 tubing to the muffler and expand at inlet.
Maybe throw in a resonator before the muffler.
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