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Old 02-24-2003, 05:37 PM
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Default How to determine optimal exhaust pipe size?

Is there a formula to determine this?
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Default Re: How to determine optimal exhaust pipe size?

I don't think there is a formula, but for a dual system the recomendation I have heard is 1.5X the size of the header primary tubes.
1.75" primaries would ideally need 2.625" pipe. Most folks just go with a 2.5" pipe if they are worried about clearance (on a 4th Gen. F-body); or if they desire mid range torque over outright power. If max power is your goal and mid range torque is not; then move up to dual 3" pipes.
or a single exhaust (Y-pipe or stock style), I have no idea.
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Taken from Dynomax's site:
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Here's the URL, scroll down to see the chart. Dynomax
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Jeez, tripple post! Please delete moderator!

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Doh, double post. Why is the site so slow tonight?!




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