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2.5 or 3" exhaust on my 97?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 14, 2004
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97SVTsnail

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I have a choice of a 3" x pipe with 3" catback or a 2.5" prochamber with 2.5" flowmaster catback for my 97 cobra. The 3" stuff is super nice but I am affraid I will lose HP with a only 4.6 liters NA. What do you guys think?
 

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3" is way too much for a n/a Cobra. Definately go with the 2.5" unless you plan on turbo'ing soon.
 

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Agreed...stick with the 2.5" unless you are blown...
 
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What if I use the 3" x and 2.5" catback, will that keep the back pressure in check?
 

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Just use 2.5" throughout the exhaust.
 
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Listen to the masses!
 
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For sure, 2 1/2" all the way.
 
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Thanks guys. I think I'll keep the 3" unit in storage incase I end up with a 5.4 or a blower later on!
 
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