Side Exhaust vs True Duals
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Racer
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Side Exhaust vs True Duals
I'm trying to decide what I should do for exhaust. I've already got the Hooker side exhaust system, but I'm seriously thinking about getting true duals. So, my question is - What setup would give me more power? Hooker side exhaust with spiral turbo baffles or true duals with headers? Thanks
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
I had the sidepipes too and did not want to cut my car and also thought the sidepipes with my motor would be too loud so I went with a 3in. exhaust...that ended up being too loud anyway 
Instructor
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I had side pipes and never installed them do to being afraid of it being to loud in the ear being I have a convertable.
Also did not want to listen to my wife complaining about burning her leg getting in.
Also did not want to listen to my wife complaining about burning her leg getting in.
Drifting
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From: East China MI
I was in the same spot as you. I ran a bunch of numbers through my Performance Trends program and the 3' duals always seemed to have a slight torque advantage in the lower RPM range. However, it was not significant enough to warrent concern. I ended up with the duals, but only because my car has been lowered and I was concerned about clearance. If that was not the case, I would have gone with the side pipes. They just look so darn good! As far as sound is concern, they are both too loud, which is just the way I like it.
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I just put a set of Hooker Headers Side Exhaust on my car with the STS turbo baffles. They sound great and I can still listen to my music in the car. You need to watch your legs getting in and out though. I like the looks of the side exhaust better than the true duals. It really comes down to personal preference. As for ground clearance I think the car still has more than enough. I haven't had them hit yet.
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Originally Posted by blkshrk81
I'm trying to decide what I should do for exhaust. I've already got the Hooker side exhaust system, but I'm seriously thinking about getting true duals. So, my question is - What setup would give me more power? Hooker side exhaust with spiral turbo baffles or true duals with headers? Thanks
