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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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Default At what BHP does a 2.5 inch system become a restrictive

Yet another question from me.

Have a few mods planned for the new year and currently have a H&S full decat, up and down pipes are decat.

At what level do you need to start considering a 3 inch system?

Or is this something that is beneficial at any stage, can you go to big too soon with exhausts?


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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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I'm sure someone on here was running 500bhp with a 2.5 system.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Cookie - the 3 inch system will flow better than the 2.5 but wont be costing any power until over 350 i think. (Why is it that 350 is the point for all of the major mods??) Above that figure, it will make a small difference power wise but a nice difference sound wise

I am running Milltek 3 inch full decat btw
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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Agree with Dynamix.
I was told a 3'' on a sub 350bhp engine was wasted, but essential on an over 350 bhp engine.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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Thats good, looks like my system will do then for the time being.

WOW, the first thing i dont have to replace
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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Plus if you stay under 350, you get to keep your gearbox and possibly clutch. After 350 it seems to be a slippery slope.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Have already had quoted for a 6 speed conversion with DCCD
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Question gearbox

cooks how much for the gearbox then ??

any sti injectors on the go yet keep looking !
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I think the answer is, it becomes more of a restriction sooner if you retain a cat. Not too much of a worry, yet, in this country. The cat retains/adds heat to the exhaust and so needs extra volume for at least the next bit of the exhaust system.

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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cookstar
Have already had quoted for a 6 speed conversion with DCCD
About 2k plus fitting
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