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I got a freshly built 306 with probe forged pistons,351 jr Windsor heads 180cc and 64cc with 1.6 rockers,e303 cam, and gt40 tubular with 24lb injectos 70mm tb and spacer basiclly that's all Wana get the most out this lil motor and Wanted to see if ill be ok with 1 5/8 or 1 3/4 shortys I still Wana be smog legal so what's recomended guys ur input would really be appreciated
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1 5/8

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U still using your 3 inch all the way back

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go with 1 5/8 bro..

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1-5/8"

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Yes with my 3" Mac catback with a pro chamber just want to do it all Mac
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Originally posted by 87 coupe:
Yes with my 3" Mac catback with a pro chamber just want to do it all Mac

how much power are you expecting to run?

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3" is overkill for your setup.

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Yup 1 5/8 is good and get rid of that 3 inch cat back not good for ur setup.

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i have a set of mac ceramic coated equal length shorty headers for sale...hit me up 510.329.8918

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I was told by some old man that did my motor from day one according to specs 345 hp sounds about good I'm not trying to fly just wanted some faster than stock and wanted it to run as smooth ass possible with out problems.
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3" is to big for your set up. Until you get into deep breathing strokers and the like, you don't need 3" exhaust.

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1 5/8 all the way and just the catback 3"
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That 3 inch exhaust probably sounds good but its killing your low and mid torque,guaranteed.Your car would feel noticeably better with 2-1/2".

[ December 05, 2012, 11:07 PM: Message edited by: 50DADDY ]

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