LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8
View Poll Results: Size Exhaust
2.5 Inch
37.50%
3 Inch
62.50%
Something else
0
0%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

Exhaust Size

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 09:50 AM
  #21  
James Montigny's Avatar
11 Second Club
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,843
Likes: 0
Default

I've been trying to figure out the same thing actually.
Other than keeping my existing 3" I pipe to save on materials, I can't see any
reason to go dual 3" even with a 383. Even the guys running big SR cams
seem to use the 2.5" pipes and get along just fine.
Reply
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:03 AM
  #22  
01_torch_red_vette's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: upstate NY
Default

i'm with the 2.5 crowd... should be plenty with duals
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:11 AM
  #23  
lt1 hawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Escondido, CA
Default

I think I decided to go the 2.5" route. I am ordering them today or tomorrow.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:40 PM
  #24  
Fixxer99TA's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 0
From: Melrose, MA
Default

2.5" or 3", I dont think you can go wrong with either....

You dont plan on anything rediculous anytime soon do you?
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:51 PM
  #25  
lt1 hawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Escondido, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Fixxer99TA
2.5" or 3", I dont think you can go wrong with either....

You dont plan on anything rediculous anytime soon do you?
I don't plan to EVER do anything rediculous on it. Looking to have around 400-420 RWHP and similar torque. Just looking to have a beefy weekend cruiser.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 05:29 PM
  #26  
Fixxer99TA's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,196
Likes: 0
From: Melrose, MA
Default

Dont see why you would be restricted any by 2.5" then, you will like it. Especially being duals and all
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2008 | 11:23 PM
  #27  
LebaneseShowoff's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 332
Likes: 0
From: Coral Springs, FL.
Default

go 2.5" duals, they're good for 513whp with 0 loss. I'd go X-pipe with sweet thunders!! Has a mean idle amd WOT.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:17 AM
  #28  
lt1 hawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Escondido, CA
Default

how much are sweet thunders in general?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:30 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE