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    what size exhaust do i need

    Alright guys, here is tonights question for you to school me on.

    What size exhuast will be best for my T5 project?

    Im going to be using a S60R Turbo manifold and at this stage a 16T turbo but Smithness has had me thinking about 19T.

    Anyway.....what size exhaust will compliment this well? I dont need a CAT cos my 240 doesnt have one so thats one less problem too.


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    3" all the way will be sufficent


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    Quote Originally Posted by antz View Post
    Alright guys, here is tonights question for you to school me on.

    What size exhuast will be best for my T5 project?

    Im going to be using a S60R Turbo manifold and at this stage a 16T turbo but Smithness has had me thinking about 19T.

    Anyway.....what size exhaust will compliment this well? I dont need a CAT cos my 240 doesnt have one so thats one less problem too.
    if you can find a 19t

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamest5r View Post
    3" all the way will be sufficent
    Fabulous! Problem solved!

    Quote Originally Posted by t5frankie View Post
    if you can find a 19t
    I have my ways!


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    Quote Originally Posted by jamest5r View Post
    3" all the way will be sufficent
    As above, I have a JT 3" on mine sounds good too!


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    You can consider a smaller downpipe to help the turbo spool (2.5" say) depending on what you are going for. Best power output will need a 3" downpipe so it's a balancing act, depends how you will use the car I'd say.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Al115 View Post
    You can consider a smaller downpipe to help the turbo spool (2.5" say) depending on what you are going for. Best power output will need a 3" downpipe so it's a balancing act, depends how you will use the car I'd say.
    Judging by his sig i think flat-out sideway's as often as possible


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    Quote Originally Posted by jamest5r View Post
    Judging by his sig i think flat-out sideway's as often as possible
    You guessed well!!!!


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    3 inch mate all the way as many have said!


 

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