2.75in exhuast

[TimF]

I tried asking this on some of my other thread but I still have not got a answer about it. So im going to make it a separate thread. I already have a 3in Downpipe, need a test pipe (im eliminating my cat) and now am wondering if I should just get a 2.75 catback (about 150 of ebay) or get a 3in (around 200 on ebay) I want to make 400hp over time so would 2.75 be good enough or should i dish out the extra 50-60$ for that extra quarter inch? im trying not to spend to much cause of a recent scam. The only other thing that makes me lean more for the 2.75 is that some buyers state that they are mandrel bends, and all the 3in systems I looked at NO NOT state there mandrel bends, so if I go with the 3in it may be a hit miss situation( I would rather pay 150 for 2.75 that I know is mandrel VS. a 3in that I don’t). Sorry I know there are threads on this, I read a few. I know a 3in is the best. But im looking for a fast response with a answer to my particular situation if you know what I mean. I want to order soon. Thanks.

 

[daren_p]

Are there pics of the actual system? If they are in fact reg bends, you will be able to see the crushed portion in the pics. If their mandrel, it will keep the same diameter through the bend & should be able to be seen in the pics as well.

Bigger is basically always better in turbo, I'd go for the 3" even if your goals were 300hp.

 

[95AWD6Bolt]

I tried asking this on some of my other thread but I still have not got a answer about it. So im going to make it a separate thread. I already have a 3in Downpipe, need a test pipe (im eliminating my cat) and now am wondering if I should just get a 2.75 catback (about 150 of ebay) or get a 3in (around 200 on ebay) I want to make 400hp over time so would 2.75 be good enough or should i dish out the extra 50-60$ for that extra quarter inch? im trying not to spend to much cause of a recent scam. The only other thing that makes me lean more for the 2.75 is that some buyers state that they are mandrel bends, and all the 3in systems I looked at NO NOT state there mandrel bends, so if I go with the 3in it may be a hit miss situation( I would rather pay 150 for 2.75 that I know is mandrel VS. a 3in that I don’t). Sorry I know there are threads on this, I read a few. I know a 3in is the best. But im looking for a fast response with a answer to my particular situation if you know what I mean. I want to order soon. Thanks.

If your debating over 50 bucks you might want to rethink modding your car. I know that you said its because of a recent scam but in the grand scheme of things, its not that much money. With that being said, get the 3".

 

[TimF]

Yea but can the pic justify for what I actually get. Like lets say the bends look mandrel, but i get it and there not, can I use the picture that they had to file it as item not as described. It that I would rather pay the 150 for a 2.75 knowing its mandrel over a 3in that may be crushed and cost more.

 

[bryanwheat]

Think of it like this. If you buy the 2.75, chances are that it will not bolt up to your 3 inch downpipe and you will have to have an adaptor welded to the pipe which will easily cost 40-60 dollars. I have yet to see an aftermarket exhaust that comes with press bends, there is a 99 percent chance that it is mandrel bent. Just go with the 3 inch.

 

[TimF]

ok then, im still going to need a test pipe either way.