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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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I've finally purchased a mini ram for my 85 383. My exhaust system has TPIS LT headers, 3" front Y pipe, random tech cat and flow master40's mufflers. I have not replace the stock rear Y pipe. What I need to know is ....Is it necessary to up grade my rear Y pipe? Or should I leave it as is because it won't make much of a difference in terms of noticeable HP/TQ. Thanks!!
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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With that nice engine in your sig I'd bet money you would pick up a real gain going to 3" dual.
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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i was reading about that and won't you lose backpressure ????
maybe im just talkin' trash..but somebody who know more than me can chime in
and confirm...i might be wrong
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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well if you are pushing like 350-400 hp yes or it is a restriction, that is why they have sizes of inlets and outles of mufflers even, I would stay with 3in all the way through now if you have 3in in front. I think for loke 400hp you need 3in to flow it all out, plus you have long tubes, and now you will be pumping more air with the mini.
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