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Old 12-15-2013, 08:58 PM   #1
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Still can't decide exhaust:(

Have a 3in exhaust with X-pipe (DynoMax bullet cat-back exhaust) was thinking of changing to stock 2.5 pipe add x-pipe and muffler delete. Better or not? Hp gain or lose? Louder or not? Enough back pressure? Help! Thank you
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Old 12-15-2013, 10:37 PM   #2
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No reason to switch back imo. You might gain a little power down low by switching back (depending on your current tune), but not enough worth the change. If you plan on doing your cam or FI down the road, you're better off with the 3"exhaust. 3" should be louder as well and back pressure is not an issue with these cars, it's all in the tune.
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Old 12-15-2013, 10:39 PM   #3
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Exhaust back pressure and butt dyno's have been banned from Camaro5.
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Old 12-16-2013, 02:31 AM   #4
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Just curious why you would even consider going from a 3 inch catback with crossover to a modified stock system.
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Old 12-16-2013, 04:35 AM   #5
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My concern was back pressure, sir
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Old 12-16-2013, 06:09 AM   #6
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My concern was back pressure, sir
No need to worry about it. You are fine.
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Old 12-16-2013, 11:13 AM   #8
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Alright thanx guys
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Old 12-16-2013, 11:55 AM   #9
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Old 12-16-2013, 12:20 PM   #10
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Have a 3in exhaust with X-pipe (DynoMax bullet cat-back exhaust) was thinking of changing to stock 2.5 pipe add x-pipe and muffler delete. Better or not? Hp gain or lose? Louder or not? Enough back pressure? Help! Thank you

You could dyno them back to back all day and you won't find much of a difference. Keep what you got now unless you are looking for a different sound.
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