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'85 305 TPI Exhaust vs. '89 350 TPI Exhaust...Difference?

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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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'85 305 TPI Exhaust vs. '89 350 TPI Exhaust...Difference?

Was there a difference? May have found one complete, but need to know if it is that same. Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Re: '85 305 TPI Exhaust vs. '89 350 TPI Exhaust...Difference?

Same, except for '91 and '92, where the base, LB9 got a more restrictive exhaust.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Re: '85 305 TPI Exhaust vs. '89 350 TPI Exhaust...Difference?

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Same, except for '91 and '92, where the base, LB9 got a more restrictive exhaust.
Not exactly.

'85 had 4-bolt square flange on cat conv. Also, passenger-side A.I.R. tube faces to back of car. Later years face front. Cat. conv. hanger is also different.

I know 'cuz I switched over years ago. Much more available for '86-'92.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Re: '85 305 TPI Exhaust vs. '89 350 TPI Exhaust...Difference?

I thought he meant generically, ie., exhaust manifolds and pipe diameter.
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