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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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stock exhaust question

Did a 1988 GTA come with a 2.5" or 3.0" exhaust pipe from the factory?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Re: stock exhaust question

I could be wrong, but I think if you measured an original, the main pipe coming from the cat would be 2.25" or less at the bends, and no larger than 2.5" in the straight.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Re: stock exhaust question

My 1988 GTA 5.7l has 2.75" stock main pipe!
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Re: stock exhaust question

Yes the hp TPI 305-350 cars got 2 3/4" intermedate pipe
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Re: stock exhaust question

Since the factory pipe seems to split the difference between your choices, I'd suggest the 3" pipe.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Re: stock exhaust question

Thank you!
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