2.5" or 3" downpipe?

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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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Default 2.5" or 3" downpipe?

To go with a straight thru 3" exhaust. Would it be worthwhile goin 3" downpipe as I've currently got 2.5" and will be changing out my stock 2.25" mid section to 3" downpipe back. How much hp approx will it free up on a B18C?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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Default Re: 2.5" or 3" downpipe? (swlabhot)

go for it.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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not to thread jack but is there any advantage to haveing a 3" downpipe with a 2.5" cat-back?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:56 AM
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Default Re: 2.5" or 3" downpipe? (SiRkid)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRkid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go for it.
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Worth the extra $$ for the gains I get?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drjondurst &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not to thread jack but is there any advantage to haveing a 3" downpipe with a 2.5" cat-back?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ur still limiting the flow (bottleneck) with the 2.5" at the end of the day is it not even tho its 3" at the turbo?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Id get the 3" the easier it gets out of there the more power you will make!!!
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