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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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here is my motor...347 ci..pro top line heads..rpm intake 750 holley..all msd..10.5-1 comprrssion..cam is .520 with 292 dr..the headers are full lenght 1-5/8 with 3 inch collector..should i get 2.5 inch or 3inch exaust system
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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3 inch. youre gonna be making lots of exhaust, plus it looks cooler
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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for a small block like a 347 I would think a 2.5" exhaust would be plenty big enough after the collectors.
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Not too positive but you may lose power going with pipeing that big.
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