5-in Downpipe
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Originally Posted by TS6
There are gains to be had with a larger downpipe that necks down. It reduces backpressure at the turbine outlet, and helps with velocity.
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I woundn't start a pissing match about this stuff. There's so much to turbo technology and its so wide open in terms of turbo specs and combo's its not even worthwhile. However, IMO, the only reason to neck down anything in your exhaust is to cater to some space/size issue.
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Thats the RJC 5 inch downpipe! I remember when they came out with that. That thing is definetly monster size.
http://www.rjcracing.com/RJC_Buick_P...5in_dpipe.html
More pics there.
http://www.rjcracing.com/RJC_Buick_P...5in_dpipe.html
More pics there.
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Originally Posted by Big Geek
Good looking setup there chief. To the gent above you are correct in that it is Jason's piece. That guy does some GREAT work. A1 guy to boot!!!
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