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Old Mar 31, 2018 | 09:18 PM
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So my 99 ls1 is currently on a slp loudmouth which splits to two 2 1/2 inch rear pipes. All motor I make about 430 so not a big deal, but on the 250 shot I feel like it' holding me back. Is a 4 inch over kill?

I'm sure all motor it will lose torque, but on spray pick up power. Your thoughts?
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What size headers and y-pipe?
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What size headers and y-pipe?
1 3/4 pacesetter, pacesetter y pipe
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Sounds like our exhaust is practically identical all the way through. With that said I can tell you it's not much of a restriction for me at about 600 rwhp...450 n/a and 600 on a 150 shot. On a 250 shot you might be closer to 650 rwhp, so I don't see there being a big restriction, but it might cost you a few hp
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Sounds like our exhaust is practically identical all the way through. With that said I can tell you it's not much of a restriction for me at about 600 rwhp...450 n/a and 600 on a 150 shot. On a 250 shot you might be closer to 650 rwhp, so I don't see there being a big restriction, but it might cost you a few hp
are you slp still or 4 inch
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Nope my setup is Pacesetter 1 3/4" headers, 3" ORY, and SLP catback that splits into two 2 1/2" pipes.
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