2.5 or 3.0" X-Pipe
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2.5 or 3.0" X-Pipe
I recently bought a 2000 vette and I'm looking to put a cat-back system on with an x-pipe. Can anyone explain the difference in performance between a 2.5 or 3" x-pipe. Also, does the difference in diameter require any additional pipes or possibly welding?
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Originally Posted by vettrified
I recently bought a 2000 vette and I'm looking to put a cat-back system on with an x-pipe. Can anyone explain the difference in performance between a 2.5 or 3" x-pipe. Also, does the difference in diameter require any additional pipes or possibly welding?
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From: Idabel OK
Have you guys seen the new "X" muffler by Dynomax? kinda interesting, but i doubt it would fit anywhere in our C5 tunnel.
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...18531&D=318531
By the way 2000BSME- i like the avatar
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...18531&D=318531
By the way 2000BSME- i like the avatar
Melting Slicks
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From: Dublin GA
I purchased the magnaflow 3" x-pipe and am considering installing it. I was concerned about the car being too loud (magnaflow mufflers) and possibly losing a little low end torque. Feedback has been split about down the middle.
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From: Flagstaff Az.
2.5"vs3"
If you are not doing anything else to the engine 2.5" will be fine. If you are planning of H/C package or other HP mods go with the 3". Almost all headers end in 3" pipe, so 3" hi-flo cats and entire 3" system is way to go for horsepower.
