Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

3 in exhaust on stock ls1

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 07:40 AM
  #1  
tvg001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: brownsville
Default 3 in exhaust on stock ls1

is there any hp loss if i install 3 in exhaust piping on my stock ls1 ima be runing an x pipe to bullets and headers i ask because my friend told me i might lose hp because of the lack of pressure
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 08:15 AM
  #2  
redtan's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,764
Likes: 17
From: Belmont, MA
Default

No you're not going to 'lose' hp perse, you might lose some low end torque but probably gain that in the higher rpms.

What that does is basically push your torque at a higher rpm, so you may lose some but you gain it back somewhere else.

Though putting a nice chambered muffler instead of a straight thru one will keep some of that backpressure in the exhaust even with a bigger diameter. So you get the best of both worlds, more flow due to the 3" pipe and backpressure due to the more restrictive muffler.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:42 AM
  #3  
omarrakeen's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,472
Likes: 1
From: UAE, Dubai.
Default

back pressure is a lie you wont lose anything. it will only sound different, louder with a 3 inch that is.
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 09:46 AM
  #4  
Darkman's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,167
Likes: 6
From: Spring, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by omarrakeen
back pressure is a lie you wont lose anything.
I agree.

http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/te...Scavenging.pdf
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:07 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE