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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Just wondering what you blown guys think about exhausts. Is some backpressure good for the blower? The less pressure the better? What are y'alls opinions and experiences.

To me it would seem that I want as little as possible, as long as it's more than open headers or something with no backpressure. But I want to know if anyone has switched exhausts, then re-dyno'd to see what kind of gains or losses you get.

I am considering going to a true dual 3" system from my current Ypipe 3" system.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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I have been TOLD by my engine builder that the freer, the better, as long as there is some length of pipe running back far enough not to adversely affect the car. So, fat primaries, large diameter goes-intos and goes-outtas is good for FI.

I haven't had a chance to spend the money to go there, as I've been spending my money on fuel system and dicking around with this tranny.
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 01:38 AM
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Ok, thanks for the info. Anyone else?
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i went with SLP LT hedders( hang to damn low though) & a 3in x-pipe w/ turndowns and it made great power on my SS
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