so when is a 3" exhaust really needed???
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so when is a 3" exhaust really needed???
so im nearing the end of my build and right now i have a apexi ws2 exhaust. my basic setup consists of a gsr engine and tranny with low comp wisecos and eagle rods along with a gt3076r. how much of a power gain would i see with a 3" compared to using the world sport2(2.25")?
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Re: so when is a 3" exhaust really needed??? (civicskater)
better spool up with the 3'', if u want to push high power get the 3''.
i did on my sohc made a world of difference
i did on my sohc made a world of difference
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oscarmayer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your running a gt30R you NEED a 3" peroid. no ifs ands or butts.
a gt28R can get away with 2.5" on 10 lbs fo less, but not a gt30R.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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a gt28R can get away with 2.5" on 10 lbs fo less, but not a gt30R.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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With that turbo, a 3" would be a big plus. I want to say somewhere around 250-300whp, you'd start to see some real gains with the larger exhaust. "2.25 would be more appropriate for an all motor setup, ~220hp.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oscarmayer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your running a gt30R you NEED a 3" peroid. no ifs ands or butts.
a gt28R can get away with 2.5" on 10 lbs fo less, but not a gt30R.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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a gt28R can get away with 2.5" on 10 lbs fo less, but not a gt30R.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: so when is a 3" exhaust really needed??? (civicskater)
Well consider the fact that 3" has 77.8% more interal volume than 2.25", as well as typically having larger-radius turns. Due to the backpressure of the turbine housing/wheel, I believe in doing whatever you can to reduce exhaust backpressure. Hell, I'm running full 3" dp/exhaust on a stock d16z6 w/bad oil pump & smallish s-trim w/internal WG. Spools very quickly for what it is.
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Keep your stock exhaust and get an e-cut out installed.
http://www.dmhperformance.com
4 year warranty, great product and works beautifully and no hassels with full 3"
Heck of alot cheaper too. My .02
http://www.dmhperformance.com
4 year warranty, great product and works beautifully and no hassels with full 3"
Heck of alot cheaper too. My .02
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there are 400+hp factory cars running 2"- 2.5" pipes
its not about NEEDING its about wanting the "free" horsepower
yes there IS a point where you 'need' a 3" but for most of us its just more power
its not about NEEDING its about wanting the "free" horsepower
yes there IS a point where you 'need' a 3" but for most of us its just more power
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If funds permit run a 3" setup.. Its worth it.
I went with a Kteller stainless weld up kit.. Bough a 3" sidemount magnaflow, and by the time i bought my cat, downpipe material, flanges etc etc.. I spent around $650 in material, and its a full stainless exhaust so it should last.
I wouldnt recommend Kteller for anything but the exhaust kit, the other parts can be found much cheaper elsewhere.
I went with a Kteller stainless weld up kit.. Bough a 3" sidemount magnaflow, and by the time i bought my cat, downpipe material, flanges etc etc.. I spent around $650 in material, and its a full stainless exhaust so it should last.
I wouldnt recommend Kteller for anything but the exhaust kit, the other parts can be found much cheaper elsewhere.
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Re: so when is a 3" exhaust really needed??? (civicskater)
Build a 3" system around the muffler im selling in the sig \/
It sounds really nice on a turbo car, not ricy and beehiveish
It sounds really nice on a turbo car, not ricy and beehiveish
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Re: (.m a c a)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .m a c a »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its not about NEEDING its about wanting the "free" horsepower</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's right. 3" exhaust is always better, no matter what turbo you have.
That's right. 3" exhaust is always better, no matter what turbo you have.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDogg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to exhaust size on a turbo car, bigger is always better</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's right. I plan on going with a 7" exhaust for my new setup.
That's right. I plan on going with a 7" exhaust for my new setup.