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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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I'm looking into some truck manifold setups and I can fit a 3 1/2" dp but can't do a 4" without swapping K members. I'm running a 408 w/S91. How big of a difference is the largers DP?
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are u giving up on your OFI setup then?
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On that size turbo it will be noticeable.
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are u giving up on your OFI setup then?
I'm hoping to sell my hotside and get a manifold kit. As good as the kit looks it's just too tight on my setup.
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i am using a 3.5" dp
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Would the smaller pipe also hold in more heat?
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dunno....wrapped my headers which got rid of at least 50% underhood heat and it spools up my 88 fine. Since i have the old heavy garrett 88mm wheel....your 91mm prolly spool as fast or faster
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