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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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im gonna get a spintech muffler with dual outlets. my last question is should i get 3" or 3.5" and for those who forgot i will be camming it and possibly 383 in the long run
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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will somebody please answer this last question? do i need 3" or would i be better off with 3.5"? both mufflers will have dual 3" outlets

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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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come on guys i got to know something tonight. i gotta run it by my exhaust guy to set this up
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Since your plans includes 383 in the future.I will say 3.5" inlet muffler.
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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3 inch is plenty for your setup, and even if you add a cam..
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or a 383
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with a cam...
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgen327
3 inch is plenty for your setup, and even if you add a cam..
Which is more likley to become a restriction later down the road?
answer: 3"
Would the 3.5" hurt power in any way?
answer: No
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgen327
3 inch is plenty for your setup, and even if you add a cam..
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or a 383
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with a cam...
LOL! alright thanks for the help
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SincalT/A
Which is more likley to become a restriction later down the road?
answer: 3"
Would the 3.5" hurt power in any way?
answer: No

Yes it will, Unless you have a lot of motor, too big of pipe diameter will kill your low end torque...
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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im going 3" btw. forgot to add that in. i dont see 3.5 being necessary
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