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Old 01-24-2007, 04:06 PM
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If you had to choose between mandrel bent 3" and 2.5" for an L36, even if it could potentially be 240 whp, which would you choose and why?

I would say 2.5" since hp is directly related to flow and there is no way that 240 whp can out flow a 3" DP.

Am I crazy or what?
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I would suggest 2.5 as well. There is some torque lost when you upgrade to 3"
Old 01-24-2007, 04:17 PM
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2.5" hands down. I can't really justify it. Just feels right.
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Originally Posted by MyLittleBlackBird
2.5" hands down. I can't really justify it. Just feels right.
thats my new quote lol

2.5 sounds like its the way
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I would say 2.5 also.
Old 01-25-2007, 12:23 AM
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2.5 all the way. I can't imagine an L36 outflowing a 2.5, even with 240 at the wheels.
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Haha, well I'd say that question is !
I'd vote 2.5 as well. Any plans, or are you just thinkin?
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No plans. It'* just a debate I can't win outside of this forum.
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only reason for a 3inch DP on a L36 is if there is a turbo sitting between the downpipe and motor because at that point the back pressure doesn't matter much


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