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slocumthefister 08-02-2010 01:51 PM

Straight Pipes and Back Pressure
 
I was thinking about putting 3" straight pipes from a header w/o a cat on my R53. Do you think it's going to affect the back pressure so much that is saps some of my power from my low end?

Thanks
-Slocum

bad venge 08-02-2010 08:35 PM

yes I broke my pipes pre resonator and the car ran like crap add the huge 3" pipes it'll run worse

slocumthefister 08-03-2010 10:32 AM

ok, thanks man. Any one have any sugestions on what diamater pipes/system is optimal, looking to improve low end.


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