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Old Feb 28, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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on my 96 gsx, is a 3' really needed? or can i stick with the 2 1/2 inch piping that i have? thanks
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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well it depends on what your gonna be getting for mods. With 3" you will get alot better gains.
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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good rule of thumb anything under about 250 won't affect you using 2.5. anything 250+ i'd go with the 3".
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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^ very true.. i have 3" greddy for my 3g.. and i have better gains then when i had my 2.5".
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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thanks guys. i wasnt sure. 250 as in wheels or crank?
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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^ very true.. i have 3" greddy for my 3g.. and i have better gains then when i had my 2.5".
wow you had a custom cat back made now? man all that time we waisted putting on that 2.5 in greddy EVO I on there[:@]
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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lol.. russ took my 2.5 and gave me his 3" haha
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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lol.. russ took my 2.5 and gave me his 3" haha
good deal
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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lol still wondering, is that crank or wheel hp?
 
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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wheel for me
 



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