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3 1/2 inch exhaust enough?

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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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3 1/2 inch exhaust enough?

I currently have a 3 1/2" exhaust system (Banks) and wonder about what horsepower it will handle?
I'm getting ready to add a #10 plate and other things, which should get me to about 380 hp I'm guessing.
Yes, I'm upgrading the clutch too.
Will I need to go to 4" system to keep EGT down at this power level?
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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I would go to a 4" even if i wasnt putting a #10 in. 4" will have quicker spool up, Lower EGTs and also a great big rig sound.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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3 1/2" is good to about 350rwhp. After that it becomes a restriction.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 01:48 AM
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Thanks guys.
Good info.
I'll keep the #10 plate back a bit and should be okay with this exhaust til I get a bigger one.
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