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Offline KieranM

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3.5" Downpipe vs. 3"
« on: September 07, 2015, 07:49:18 pm »
Is there a noticeable performance difference with a 3.5" compared too a 3" downpipe?

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Re: 3.5" Downpipe vs. 3"
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2015, 10:29:14 pm »
I think it's only necessary when fitting a bigger turbo or chasing the very big number with wmi and trying to squeeze every last drop out of it. Not sure though maybe wrong

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Re: 3.5" Downpipe vs. 3"
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2015, 01:01:39 am »
I wouldn't expect to notice the difference by simply changing from 3" - 90mm but I am doing it to make sure the flow is as good as it can be to allow safe linear power to be extracted from the TTE420 turbo :)

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Re: 3.5" Downpipe vs. 3"
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2015, 08:29:40 am »
i noticed a difference with it being the only mod, i think it's because the outlet of the turbo is then matched to the downpipe, how far the 3.5" section needs to extend i'm unsure.
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Re: 3.5" Downpipe vs. 3"
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2015, 10:39:33 am »

That's good to hear :)