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35thstang99

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hi im about to order my catback and was wondering if i order the 3inch is it gunna make me loose low end torque wich i need or the 2 1/2inch..
 

02GTKB

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do you have any other mods besides you catbcak?
and with the catback you wont really notice or feel any horpower gain or loss.
 
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to add to the questions above: are you planning on just a few bolt ons and leaving it at that, or are you going to do a blower at some point? if you are going to get a blower then do the 3" to remove as much restriction as possible. if you are staying NA then you will want the 2.5"

Torinalth
 

myponyrocks

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theres a lot of guys over 400rwhp that switched back to 2.5" because the 3" was losing power. Make sure you do your research before you pony up the c-notes
 

ACSPONY

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3" is a lot of pipe, even for supercharged cars. Unless you're putting out MUCHO horsepower, you're fine with a 2.5" cat back. The engine needs a little backpressure to operate correctly. Go with the 2.5" and save yourself from losing some ponies and some cash
~A.C.
 

Mirrahasmycar

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go 3.5 inch tips, and 2.5 exhaust, 3 inch is for all out race cars, about 700hp to make good use of 3 inch
 
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