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Old May 31, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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Default 2.5 or 3" X pipe

What do you guys think.
Should I come straight off the 3” collector to a 3” X pipe setup to dual 2 ½” Dynomax Welded then turn down before the axle, or should I reduce to 2 ½ “ at the collector and use a 2 ½” X pipe to the muffler’s and turn downs. Car Has LT’s and a TR 230/224, 918’s Ti retainers. Redline will be set at 6800 for now.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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I'm curious about the effect of a 2 1/2 inch x pipe.
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Old Jun 1, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Default Re: 2.5 or 3" X pipe

really, its all about clearence. 2.5 is great for a daily driver, but 3" is gonna be too close i would say. The 3" is going to make some more power as well
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