Re: Re: Mufflers and Cats in da cradle Attn: Bob Tom

From: dwmagnum (dwmagnum@interlynx.net)
Date: Fri Jul 13 2001 - 00:28:51 EDT


BOB - OSKIE WEE WEE! WHAT YOU SAY? - ONLY BOB TOM will understand.
DW

Bob Tom wrote:
>
> At 04:37 PM 7/12/01 -0700, you wrote:
> >Thanks for the feedback Bob.
> >I guess all dual rear exits come with a 2 1/2 in. pipe or am I wrong?
>
> I haven't kept on top of latest developments but I believe this is the case.
>
> >I have a 97, CC Dak 318, 5 speed and was thinking of a 3 in. catback
> >(no mods yet except for a K&N FIPK), single side swept exhaust.
> >In your opinion would this be a good choice? I also live in Canada (BC),
> >and winters are unforgiving to our exhaust systems as we both know.
> >Thanks Jay
>
> I would tend to go no larger than the 2 1/2" unless you are planning
> on doing mods to the intake manifold, tb, cam, heads and add headers
> in the future.
>
> If future mods are not on tap and you're pretty satisfy with
> the performance of the stock exhaust, then stay with that size
> and go for the sound that you like.
>
> If my exhaust ever needs replacing, I would probably go with the
> single 3" but bear in mind that I have about 295 hp at the crank
> (231 rwhp) and look to enhance strip performance rather than
> street performance.
>
> Sorry for the delayed reply. Just got back from the Ticats (26)
> Lions (5) game.
>
> HTH, Bob.



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