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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Im getting ready to start on my hot side piping and am wondering what would be a good size for the down pipes. I've read that the rule of thumb is 1.2 x turbine size. With the 73mm turbine, that puts me at about a 3.5" down pipe. Just making sure that's the way to go before I order these over priced marmon flanges. Would 3" hold me back? Is 4" too big? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Build specs are below.

402" forged lq9 (10.6:1 cr)
Afr 230cc heads
Ljms custom cam
Twin sxe s369
E85 (alcohol eventually)

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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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Biggest, Shortest, & Straightest is always the way to go with turbos. I don't think cost should be a factor at this level! Go with the biggest you can fit.
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 08:19 PM
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File them down with a belt sander and use standard 3.5 flange downpipe, that's what I did. And 3.5 downpipe is more then enough
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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Do you have any pics of what yours looks like?
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