Straight Pipes and Back Pressure

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Aug 2, 2010 | 01:51 PM

slocumthefister

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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?

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Aug 2, 2010 | 08:35 PM

bad venge

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

Aug 3, 2010 | 10:32 AM

slocumthefister

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

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