Exhaust Diameter help

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  1. nickz32_UK

    nickz32_UK New Member

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    Guys,

    Ive decided on the exhaust im going to get (Billy Boat triflow), but im unsure of the following

    Should i go for 2.5 inch diameter pipes or the 3 inch diameter? (talking about the actual pipe sections as opposed to the tail pipes)

    Obviously im going to have to go for the 3 inch de cats with suitable downpipes, but is there such a thing as having too little back pressure in the system?

    This is the rough engine spec i intend to be running to match the exhaust:

    Z1 side mounts
    Nismo 555's (for a '95 car which i think are running 610cc's)
    JD ecu
    K&N intake
    and probably Profec boost controller at around 15-16 psi mark
    aquamist water injection
    And prob an uprated fuel pressure regulator

    Now im taking a stab in the dark at these should make the engine run over 380fwhp and 350 lbs/ft (guessing from how steve 300zx on the UK forum '96 TT running is running 406fwhp on stock internals and tubs)

    Now with the rough guess in figures, would i be getting anywhere near the maximum flow capacity of a 2.5 inch system, or would a 3 inch system be worth investing in? Ideally in the future, with new tubs & internals, id like to run around the 450 rwhp/450lbsft, would a 2.5 inch system be able to handle this or should i save myself some money in the long run and go for the 3 inch.

    Over to you...

    Nick
     
  2. rom-vg30dett

    rom-vg30dett Always Broke

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    go with the 2.5" piping and you'll be safe unless you want to go above 500rwhp.
     
  3. rollin

    rollin First 9

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    id be going for the 3in if you can afford it and can handle the bit less ground clearance
     

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