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Old Nov 2, 2006, 01:40 AM
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Exhaust Size. 2.25" or 2.5"? Pictures up!

Hey guys,

So I decided to get a custom catback exhaust. My question is, what size exhaust should I get? 2.25 or 2.5"?

Also, Lukey or Magnaflow exhaust?

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Old Nov 2, 2006, 01:47 AM
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im usin a custom 2.5 works great flows nice. no need to go any bigger unless u got turbo but then even still.
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Yeah, only want to go 2.5" max..
Old Nov 2, 2006, 02:06 AM
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What size piping should I get?
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for our cars turbo or not 2.5 MAX
Old Nov 2, 2006, 05:58 AM
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I went with 2.25" on mine because I have an auto and wanted the extra low end torque that a 2.25" provides over the 2.5". The 2.5" gives better top end though.
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I have a 2.5" which is really overkill for the RRM Dp as that looks to be 2.25" OD.

In the upper revs say 4k plus I could tell a difference over stock. The slowness in 3rd gear and 4th gear in these upper ranges seemed to benefit from the larger over stock.

I went with Magnaflow and it was better than the Ebay muffler I had before although still not ideal in my opinion. I think running catless will get you an undesired affect to noise irregardless to what muffler/resonator you are using.
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This Saturday I get a 2.25 inch Cat back system which includes a Berklee straight through performance muffler. I have an auto and will keep the car N/A.
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There was a good article in Compact Sport about the size of the pipe vs the housepower. Unless it is turbo, too large a pipe will hurt the performance.
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i would go with the 2.5 and 3" if your going turbo
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3" is perfectly fine on an NA motor so long as it has a large displacement. Ralliart models have a 2.4L motor correct? I know on 240sx's with our 2.4L four bangers, we make more power and torque across the board with 3" exhausts. That whole 2.5" max diameter piping on NA 4 bangers does not apply to large displacement 4 cylinder motors.

What works on a 1.6L and 1.8L honda motor doesn't apply to 2.4L motors.
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The shop recommends 2" exhaust, otherwise I'll lose alot of low end torque. They said "Do you want top end performance or driveability?"

Top end 2.25" - 2.5"
Driveability 2.0" - low-mid-high

Do you think I should go 2 or 2.25?

I won't go 2.5 or larger..
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2.5" is as large as you should go. It will also make great power when you turbo too, or add more mods.

Stock is 2" so I think that is silly. 2.25" is a great size as there is already lots of premade parts in this size from Magnaflow. Although I prefer the 2.5" if you are going custom.

I mean really there are Lancer 2.0 guys with a 2.5" system with no adverse affects. The Ralliart will suck it up and blow it out either way!
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Originally Posted by tursup
There was a good article in Compact Sport about the size of the pipe vs the housepower. Unless it is turbo, too large a pipe will hurt the performance.

2.25 has been the best compromise.


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