Just wanted to know out of curiosity and couldn't find anything with the search. I am wondering if it's possible to use the stock dp and exhaust with a t3 turbo setup? I know it will restrict the flow and won't let the setup make max hp but it's just a question that came to mind and I couldn't find an answer. Thanks.

 

of course you can, but it's not going to do you much good. should at least get a cutout if you run stock exhaust

 

yeah im definitely going to get a cutout but I just wanted to know if it would be dangerous to run a stock turbo back or anything....lol

 

By using a cut out... no I don't think so by not using a cut out, there is no point as the stock turbo can make more than the 2.25" stock exhaust can handle.

 

Ok well I'm just going to put a full 3" on and call it a day lol I'll sure miss the quiet highway cruising though lol

 

Stock Cat-back is good for ~350hp with a 3" dp and test pipe. Sure, more power can be made if I upgraded but I like my car quieter.

 

My car moans like a Linda Lovelace gettin plowed by John Holmes in 5 dollar porno on the highway, but i like it! If u just stick with a cat and decent baffle that's not to restrictive I'm sure u could keep it fairly quiet. Stock exhaust with a bigger turbo is like trying to push a bowling ball through a straw.

 

I wonder how many people, whom answered the OP's question, have had any actual experience with an aftermarket turbo on a stock exhaust?

 

There are a myriad of options available to make an exhaust quiet at any diameter.

If you wanted to get a bigger turbo, and run a 3" exhaust that was quiet, have the muffler shop weld in some in line mufflers etc.

Anyone that has a loud car because they "have to have a loud car" is straight lying. Of course pieces in the way will restrict flow, but we aren't talking that much. Heck... there was an exhaust dyno that someone did quite a while ago with no cat and with the cat and the car actually made MORE power with the high flow cat on there.

 

You could always just do a 3" QTP downpipe with a cutout if you want. Then you can run the stock catback for cruising and flip the switch when you want to step on it. I think the price is like $400 for one.

 

Well I already have a bigger turbo on the car and I put a vibrant 3" tbe on a couple of days ago. It has a little drone but not too bad. I'm thinking about replacing the muffler with something that will be a little quieter though.