2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Old May 15, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

Bigger (exhaust) is always better. Will the smaller size work, yes. As well, no.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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At the very least go with a 2.5
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Old May 15, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

Originally Posted by boxeocampeon
do you guys know any other company that makes a 2.5" exhaust piping besides kteller? and any other companys that make a muffler with a 2.5" inlet?
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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2.5" minimum. Just to give you an idea. A customer of mine went from a 2.5" exhaust to a 3.0" exhaust. Below are the results. He's not going to have me retune it until he does the 3.0" downpipe, ramhorn exhaust manifold (currently has a log manifold) and ITR cams (currently has GSR cams)





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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

Originally Posted by boxeocampeon
right now i have kamikaze headers to be installed with a 2.5" collector.

im debating whether to put a kteller 2.5" exhaust piping with a DC sports 2.5" muffler or putting the full buddy club pro spec exhaust which is 2.38"

my future plans are turboing my d16 with a gt28r turbo. my goals are 300+hp

do you guys think it will be better to go with the 2.5" exhaust or 2.38"?? i also plan on using a test pipe and i dont believe they come in 60mm.

thanks guys
put it like this go buy muffler you like and go to a exhaust shop to get custom pipping done
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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Go kteller piping you wont be disappointed. and 3 inch.
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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basically it boils down to a few things. the size isn't much in difference as someone mentioned, but these are measured in OD (outside diameter). So even the buddy club at 2.36 is OD, so your looking at closer to 2.25" ID. KTeller can offer a 2.5" OD to give you a slight edge and benefit and I would look at the bolt up kit, where its easier to install and just pop on and go.. email me and i can save you a good bit off our list price if your able to purchase mild steel. stainless wouldn't qualify for the discount.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

mandrel solutions sells a 3 inch piping kit that just needs to be welded for 175
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Old May 16, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

go with the 2.5 inch. Maybe even 3.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

Originally Posted by boxeocampeon
do you guys know any other company that makes a 2.5" exhaust piping besides kteller? and any other companys that make a muffler with a 2.5" inlet?
http://www.rcautoworks.com/catalog/i...9f6b1ab772f44d
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Old May 16, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

I highly doubt you would see a difference on the dyno between 2.38" and 2.5". Not a lot of difference there. If your current setup is quite and you like it, I would keep it. You can always run a cutout for big power.
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Old May 16, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Default Re: 2.38" vs 2.5" exhaust for turbo setup

Originally Posted by boxeocampeon
thanks guys for all the info. Say i decide to go to a custom shop to get the piping done it doesnt really matter as long as they use good piping right? and will 3" be okay before i boost?
why cant you just use a stock exhaust until youre boosted?
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