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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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I have a 1998 Ram 1500 Sport 4X4 with a 5.9L engine. I would like to install a set of shortie headers and run a 3" dual exhaust all the way back. Any tips or ideas re. what headers or exhaust system?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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are u gona do true duals or a 1 in 2 out mufflers?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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3" is a good size for a single ... 2.5" for duals.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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duals all the way back preferrably 3"
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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any ideas on where to get it?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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From what I read here ... if you use pipe that big for duals your low end will su-hu-huck. With a 360, folks seem to get the best improvement with a 2.5" system ... unless you run a single pipe, then 3" is ok.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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look at my signature no lost at all , of course its a single 3 " in dual 2.5" out... check your local muffler shop for the work . Mite save a few $$$ and a headache.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:35 AM
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check all my posts on exhaust setups i run 3 from cat back and its dual out and no power loss at all i can actually turn the tires over easier now then i did before
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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... and what is in front of the cat? mcss8541 wants to run full duals ... not cat backs.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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if your wantin torque, long tube headers will be better......if you do true duals you have to buy two of everthing

2.5" for single in duals out is a good size???

 
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