Ok, I've done searches, I read all of the exhaust threads, I'm looking for some good information here. Maybe someone can help out.
Which would be better from a performance standpoint (and why, I want to learn something from this thread): a single exhaust exiting from the drivers' side or a single exhaust exiting from the back (stock) location? I don't really want to discuss sound in this thread. Just the power compromises to each kind of set-up. Here's what I'm thinking about: 1)Keep the single exhaust on my SE using the stock pipe routing using 2-1/4" or 2-1/2" pipe but replace the stock resonator with a Magnaflow unit (probably 18" unit) and replace the stock rear muffler with another Magnaflow muffler; 2) use either one of the two pipe sizes mentioned above with a 22" Magnaflow resonator and use a side exit in front of the rear wheel (this would provide a shorter exhaust path with many fewer bends).
I know that the larger diameter pipe works better for high-rpm power. I also know that ideally, the exhaust velocity should remain high. I understand that some people install a side exit exhaust just because they like the looks better. I don't have a preference either way. I am trying to learn how the length of the exhaust piping may affect performance.
Anybody out there able to provide some good tutoring?
Thanks
Mike
