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Re: [oletrucks] Dual exhaust plumbing

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Dual exhaust plumbing
From: "Phil & Debi" <imstobu@stargate.net>
Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 21:58:45 -0500
> I have decided to install a Clifford heated intake and Clifford headers on
> my inline 261.  I am now needing to decide on how best to plumb the
exhaust
> for best performance gain.  I will be installing an Edelbrock 500cfm
> 4-barrel.  It has been suggested, for best performance,  that I bring both
> headers together into a single 2 1/2" pipe using a Flowmaster muffler and
> continuing on with a 2 1/2" tailpipe.
>
> What thoughts do you have on the best way to go.  I am not looking for
loud,
> but do want to see a performance gain with all the new hardware.
>
Going from duals to single exhaust will quiet it down, as far as the
Flowmaster mufflers, the three chamber ones are quieter than the two
chambers and still flow well.

Phil
51 Chevy 3100

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