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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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is 3 inch single pipe good enough?

hi,is a 3 inch single pipe catback good enough for 300-330hp 355ci..or shuld i go with a 4 inch single pipe i dont wanna choke the engine
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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Re: is 3 inch single pipe good enough?

Originally Posted by RedHawkLB9
hi,is a 3 inch single pipe catback good enough for 300-330hp 355ci..or shuld i go with a 4 inch single pipe i dont wanna choke the engine
My 350ci/330hp is equipped with a three-inch Hooker ystem. Runs and sounds great.

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Re: is 3 inch single pipe good enough?

For a single pipe that's good, don't go any smaller. If you ever decide to go with true duals, then don't go larger than 2.5 unless you have a large displacement.
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