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Old Jul 10, 2001 | 02:26 PM
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What size piping gives the best HP

What size piping should I get from the Headers back to the tail pipe for my '85 Z28 305 TPI. Some people say 3" all the way back, some say if I did that there wont be enough pressure..... Anyone know what's best?
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Old Jul 10, 2001 | 08:26 PM
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For a 350 that would be best, if you plan on going to a 350 sooner or later sure 3" will work! But if you're staying 305 get something just a tiny bit smaller, you dont want to loose your torque. Trust me i have the same car.
(this will also depend on if you have cats/dual pipes)

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Old Jul 10, 2001 | 08:32 PM
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get 3"
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Old Jul 10, 2001 | 08:56 PM
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I'm running 3" single on my 305... made one hell of a difference replacing the monkey job someone did before. Upper RPMs are great now and the low end is still good.

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