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What exhaust is right?

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Old 07-05-2007, 04:11 PM
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Well I plan on building it up over time, sooner or later new heads and cam, all that good stuff. What size exhaust would be good for now and then, so i dont have to replace it later? Or if i do have to what exhaust would be best for basically a stock 5.0 with a couple bolt ons.Thats all i plan on doing to power output for now.
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:15 PM
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1 5/8" equal length shorties w/ 2 1/2" collectors
2 1/2" mid pipe
2 1/2" cat back w/ 3" tips

this'll handle 450hp... easily
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:20 PM
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Is there anything to worry about with backpressure? Powerloss?
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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no i have a stock 302 with minor bolt ons and the car pulls good and runs very smooth.thats the same size i and about 40 other people i know have with between 200-500hp... specific brands and styles are up to you....
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Old 07-05-2007, 04:26 PM
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for ease of application shorties, 1 5/8. just your stanard. 2 1/2 inch headers back. this is what people normally use. i hear that long tubes help a little bit but minimal unless your hittin 400+ you should be able to rip it apart and have it done before lunch
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