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MAC 2-1/2" or 3" Dumps

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  • Start date Start date Feb 17, 2009

race-stang

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  • Feb 17, 2009
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ok, I rocked the 3" MAC cat-back last summer with my O/R X pipe and loved it, but its time for a change. I really miss my old 2-1/2" MAC Pro Dumps that I had on the summer before, not only because of the unique sound of them, but because of the MUCH cleaner look of the back of my car. I have decieded to get rid of the MAC 3" cat-back that on my car right now, and go back to the Pro Dumps.

THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION IS.........

Should I get the 2-1/2" or 3" dumps?

the 3" catback is a little louder than the 2-1/2" dumps were, so I'm leaning toward the 3" dumps, but my main concern is if I will have a noticible power loss becase of them? I plan on doing some sort of built PI head swap this summer or fall, and am looking to achieve around 300hp at the wheels. so keep this in mind.


(sorry for the long post):SNSign:
 

coldkilla1

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did you have the stainless steel cat back? or not and if so how bad did it rust?
 

isjoining

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I vote 2.5"
 
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ford00stangt

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I have 3in Dumps and i love them
 

race-stang

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i have the 3" aluminized kit on it now, but it isnt rusted. its in great shape. why? it sounds like you wanna buy it?
 

BlownStangGT

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My car has the 3" dumps on it. Not sure if it needs it over 2.5" but it does sound good haha
 

race-stang

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Ok, sounds like I'm gonna go with the 3" dumps. Thanks guys

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