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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Can it handle power?

The exhaust system on my car is more than enough for my less than powerful car. However I am beginning to dump some money into this car and my goal for it is to push around 330 hp. Is my exhaust going to hold me back or is it capable of this number.

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Re: Can it handle power?

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330 hp. Is my exhaust capable of this number.
Yes. You are talking about the rating at the flywheel...?
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Re: Can it handle power?

oh my bad yeah at the flywheel.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Re: Can it handle power?

Stupid question - what the engine do you have? If its an Iron Duke, then no you won't make 330 horse. If its an LS1 swapped in then you've already surpassed your mark.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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Re: Can it handle power?

330 with a 305 lmao? nah i have a 305 now butt im swapping in a 350 pretty soon here. thats why I was wondering if my exhaust was aright.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Re: Can it handle power?

Originally Posted by willy825
330 with a 305 lmao? nah i have a 305 now butt im swapping in a 350 pretty soon here. thats why I was wondering if my exhaust was aright.
a 305 would reach those numers as easy as a 350 would, you just need the right parts , ofc for the same money the 350 is prolly gonna pull 50ish more horses.
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