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Old Sep 22, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Default what size cutout do i need??
i have stock exhaust which is 2.75". should i go with 2.5" or 3"?? and how would u get 3" to fit the 2.75" stock pipe??
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Get the 3in...its a little too big but you can still weld it on fine.
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3". They'll just fill in the gap with weld. Or they'll flare out a small pice of pipe to smooth the transition.
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As they said, 3 inch will do ya just fine.
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Do you plan on getting a catback in the future? If you do, I would get a cutout installed afterwards.
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nah, no use in getting a catback. waste of money. might get a muffler to replace the stock one, but why get new i pipe, muffler, and outlet pipes when all im really doing is replacing the muffler?? anyway, this is just a small mod for right now cuz im on a tight budget at the moment. and im sick of this quiet car
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another vote for 3". i got a 3" on my stock exhaust and it fit just fine. good luck
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lol, i didnt even know the stock was 2.75 when i got my 3 inch, oh well it welded up fine, but its hooked up to the 3 inch now so its all good
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