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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 07:59 AM
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From: Kissimmee,FL/Pennsauken,nj
Car: 85 z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
do i need mandrel 3in i pipe or not

im mean is there really any difference because im having a hard time finding a mandrel bent 1 from the muffler shops around here but i know all the high performance hott cars has it so any 1 help
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 08:34 AM
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Car: 99 Formula
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Transmission: T56
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Yes, mandrel bent will provide less of a restriction and provide more power. I believe dynomax sells just an I-pipe, try a search for the part #, I don't know it. Why not just get a cat-back??
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 11:05 AM
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WELL im on a buget so also i got the muffler and tips at a discounted price for cheap so thats why i got to find 1 but how much power will u lose and what difference is it . or what about a 4in pipe with bends ?
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Old Apr 18, 2002 | 11:10 AM
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Just save the money for the mandrel bent kind, it's a waste of money to buy one that isn't.
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