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Old 05-05-2009, 12:02 PM   #46
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Originally Posted by Spilner521 View Post
Again, this goes back to velocity. The 3" system will make more power, but it'll peak higher up in the rpm band. With smaller piping, yet still free flowing mufflers, the exhaust will have higher velocity and therefore make more low end torque, with the possibility of slightly lower peak, high rpm horsepower.

this was my point. And depending on your power band of your setup it determines which exhaust setup is best for your car.
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