Originally posted by 96zetec:
hmm and is it really that much worth it doing true duals vs a 2.5 or 3 inch mandrel svt copied setup on a 3L?? 3 hp isnt worht 300 bucks and trouble to me.
thanks,


ANYTHING is worth not running a Y-pipe! (much less 2 of them)

You are right that peak power may only be a handful better. (though remember how hard it is to get gains on this car!) This is very much dependant of how modified you car is.
However the low & mid range powerband on any car will be much stronger thanks to the better exhaust velocity and scavanging effects.

Another thing to think about is if you can build this setup yourself it will still be cheaper than buying any of the pre-built setups!

Heck true duals will be my third major exhaust design on my car and I will have finally spent around $550. (with duals being half of that)
Then factor in I sold off my SS F-body muffler for $75 and have someone wanting my current exhaust for $250 (yes front to back - which is a steal for them) and that's only $225 net.

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.