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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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anyone have any idea how the additional bends and piping affects hp/tq on the true dual systems? say a dumped setup vs the kooks?
It really doesnt. After the exhaust gases hit the mufflers they are just along for the ride, whether thats being dumped out or out the back. As long as there arent any severe restrictions it shouldnt matter
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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going way back pat g had a post called something like " the formula " where he made around 500 rwhp from stock cube ls1 and he discusses various exhaust setups. he went with a nice custom y merge.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk98Vert
It really doesnt. After the exhaust gases hit the mufflers they are just along for the ride, whether thats being dumped out or out the back. As long as there arent any severe restrictions it shouldnt matter
so all those 90* turns after the mufflers aren't hurting flow? i disagree.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Has anyone gotten the true duals setups off eBay? They look nice.
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Old Dec 16, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by s346k
so all those 90* turns after the mufflers aren't hurting flow? i disagree.
Feel free to read up on how exhaust pulses work, the scavenging effect takes place in the crossover and collector. When the pulses are dampened, the need to maintain the same flow isn't that necessary, thet's why people reduce to 2.5 after the mufflers with no issues. And as I said as long as there aren't any severe restrictions after the mufflers it really shouldn't matter. Honestly Ive had both dumped and full length duals on the same car and felt no difference.
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Exactly what i mean

the coast of tru duals much over y merge
but what about the rwhp and tq
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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3in duals dumped!!! All day everyday!!! Ditched my magnaflow for duals dumped. Throttle response and seat of the pants were waaaay better!! Pure muscle sound baby! It brought a smile to my face everytime
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Exactly what i mean

the coast of tru duals much over y merge
but what about the rwhp and tq
On my 96 I had both. The total cost of my y pipe with a catback was roughly $550, my duals ran to the back cost $750, $450 after I sold my catback. Go duals
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Originally Posted by TA6spdRDC
I gained 11ish hp and 27lbs through out the power band with a 3/4 FM-Y vs the tsp Y. Just some info.

Thats with the same catback, and what size? What rpm the most gain, got was it at 6-7K? you have the graph?
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