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Old 04-23-2010, 03:49 PM
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Whats the fattest the pipe should be (for a turbo'd miata)? I'd put a muffler on it so it's not too loud. Is it worthwhile to go over 3''? Or dual 2.5''s?
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go 3" with the biggest muffler you can fit.
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Unless you plan on making more than 500hp, go with 3".
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or less then 150...
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Will probably be 200-250hp
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Oh **** this reminds me to go to the shop. Thanks dude!
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