exhaust ???'s
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From: jacksonville N.C.
exhaust ???'s
can a single 3 1/2" pipe flow enough exhaust? as yall can tell, im doin major work on my vette right now. i just need the advice of forum gurus to help my decisions. thanks all.
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From: Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die
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3 1/2" is pretty healthy, I don't think it'd hurt you too much. What exactly are you doing with the car that you're that concerned about the few pounds it'll save?
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Originally Posted by jack the stripper
i know that there are weight savings to be made by running one huge pipe as opposed to 2. just dont know if it will flow enough for the new 430 hp engine.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
A single 3 1/2 will flow a little more than dual 2 1/2s. While you're at it, why not use oval pipes for better ground clearance?
http://www.burnsstainless.com/OvalTu...valtubing.html
http://www.burnsstainless.com/OvalTu...valtubing.html