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Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: Aoreugif on March 22, 2009, 09:27:22 PM
I have a 88 TC and looking to get a new exhaust but have a few questions. Is there any power gain over a single to duel exhaust on the 2.3 turbos? I would like to stick with duels but if I can can a few more hp I will go with a single. I plain on getting a full Stinger system.

Thanks,
Craig
Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: Haystack on March 22, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
3inch exhaust is the way to go. You should be able to go with 3 inch to duel 2 1/2" after the cat if you really wanted to.
Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: 86XR7project on March 23, 2009, 09:52:08 AM
I wouldn't think duals would do a whole lot on a four cyl. its just for looks because its all just a Y-pipe
Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: t3skidoo on March 23, 2009, 03:38:09 PM
Quote from: 86XR7project;263380
I wouldn't think duals would do a whole lot on a four cyl. its just for looks because its all just a Y-pipe


Probably true on a NA 4 cyl, but remember that big spinning restriction tacked onto the exhaust manifold changes the story.
Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: 86XR7project on March 23, 2009, 03:41:09 PM
I know nothing of these 4 cyl. turbos and I have one! Probably why I want to throw a V8 in it.
Title: Getting new exhaust have questions
Post by: Tbird232ci on March 23, 2009, 07:46:47 PM
You can do the 3" to 2.5" duals, but it wont flow as well as a single 3" out of the bumper.

If you want the full power potential, a 3" exhaust with a Dynomax Ultraflow, Magnaflow, Hooker Maxflow, or similar ler would be ideal.

Be forewarned, the Stinger exhaust takes a lot of work to make it fit properly. Took 5 hours for the exhaust guy to tuck it and fit it properly.