size matters..........
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size matters..........
is bigger always better? i am looking at exhaust systems and i wanted some suggestions 4 inch or 5 inch, duals or single, cat back or turbo back and also who should i go with mbrp magnaflow or silverline or any others that i failed to list. i am only doing and in this order, exhaust afe stage 2 and then a programmer (havent chosen yet) to my truck performance wise so what system should i go with any help would be great thanks guys.
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If you aren't going over 550hp 4 inch is fine. Your stock exhaust is 4 inch so either replace the muffler or get a delete pipe and save some $$$. If your going over 550hp (or plan on it in the future) you should go with 5 inch. The Magnaflow 5 inch isn't a true 5 inch. It necks down to 4 inch when it goes through the muffler. Other than that the brand you go with is just preference as far as looks and sound. Most, if not all, brands are mandrel bent and pretty free flowing.
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For the record... no, bigger is not always better. For low end performance, you lose a little torque with big exhaust. That is why you wait until you are over a certain HP. MBRP even makes the "torque tube" for 4" exhaust to address this issue... I would have true 4" throughout myself except the HT3B has a 5" outlet...
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FWIW-- 5" MBRP is true 5" throughout and sounds good, no drone and not too loud. Silverline is also a quality product. I like turbo back for egt reasons-- you may have a concern about removing the kitty where you live and removing federally mandated emissions stuff yada, yada, yada...
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