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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Default exhaust question for you guys.

I posted in the exhaust section and would like some of your guys input.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...-ideas-497088/
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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idk bout the 4in that may hurt you as it is a daily driver for milage and low end.. id probly go 3.5 myself with a 4in tail.. just my .02
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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^^ x2 4 inch is.too much...maybe if u were going.FI it wouls be worth it..other than that id keep the 3.5
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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thanks for your input guys.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Im thinking about keeping the stock 3.5" piping and go with either a touring or sport corsa muffler. The 3.5" maggy I have now is ok but not muscle sounding enough. I would definitely keep the factory piping however. It's probably good for 500+ anyways.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 11Silvy
Im thinking about keeping the stock 3.5" piping and go with either a touring or sport corsa muffler. The 3.5" maggy I have now is ok but not muscle sounding enough. I would definitely keep the factory piping however. It's probably good for 500+ anyways.
only exhaust thats factory on my truck is manifold to muffler which is just at rear of cabin. and once my headers come in most of that will be replaced.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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I like my Magnflow. If it's not ''muscle'' enough sounding, go to a smaller one. I don't like Corsa's stuff. Too raw like there's no muffler. Plus, they're just like Borla, overpriced......imo. For another switch, try a Hooker Aerochamber. I've used thoe on my Cutlass and lots of customer's rides and they sound badass.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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I'm running a hooker aero chamber now in 3 1/2" but I'll probably be going to a 4" exhaust
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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4'' is way overkill. A single 3.5'' is good for 500hp easy. 4'' is for f/i or big stroker motors. You will lose all power from 5000 down, where you use it most. You wanna gain power, run a 45 deg turndown on it. You eliminate 5-6ft worth of pipe and bends. The Aerochamber is not a restriction in any shape or form. Unless you plan on making 650hp, then stick with what you have.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Gbody6liter
4'' is way overkill. A single 3.5'' is good for 500hp easy. 4'' is for f/i or big stroker motors. You will lose all power from 5000 down, where you use it most. You wanna gain power, run a 45 deg turndown on it. You eliminate 5-6ft worth of pipe and bends. The Aerochamber is not a restriction in any shape or form. Unless you plan on making 650hp, then stick with what you have.
in some cases 4'' is overkill but not with 6.2Ls i have dyno prove where i gained 21rwhp and 16rwtq with just a single 4'' exhaust cat back straight cross the grid im sure BrutalSierra would gain even more with that T-body he just got those headers and 4'' he will see BIG gains
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