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stringpickin · 10-08-2003, 03:28 PM

Howdy again.. Okay, here is the scoop. Many years back I removed my header system and went to center dump manifolds.. Had my fill of headers after twenty some odd years of dealing with the heat, the continual loosening anc ets. I had hooker 1 5/8 id headers on my truck, but long short story, I got rid of them.. SO, that leads me to this point.. Do you think I should use 2" pipe to the mufflers and then go to 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 for the end pipe. Question about the X pipe.. Being that the X pipe is after the mufflers and the smaller tube at the dumps to the muffler, how could that affect torque.. thanks again..

10-08-2003, 03:28 PM	#6
stringpickin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern Ca. at the base of the valley just entering the sierra foothills Posts: 88	Howdy again.. Okay, here is the scoop. Many years back I removed my header system and went to center dump manifolds.. Had my fill of headers after twenty some odd years of dealing with the heat, the continual loosening anc ets. I had hooker 1 5/8 id headers on my truck, but long short story, I got rid of them.. SO, that leads me to this point.. Do you think I should use 2" pipe to the mufflers and then go to 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 for the end pipe. Question about the X pipe.. Being that the X pipe is after the mufflers and the smaller tube at the dumps to the muffler, how could that affect torque.. thanks again.. __________________ 1970 Chevy 4x4 pickup w/72 running gear. 2 1/2" custom spring lift. Brand New 383 stroker-360hp. by Smeding. Edelbrock EFI Fuel Injection. Rostra Cruise Control, 700r4 conversion. ARB Locker/373. Disciple of our Father YHVH and the Lord Jesus Christ.