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Re: header collector tube diameter ? - 6 cyl

To: Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca
Subject: Re: header collector tube diameter ? - 6 cyl
From: "Martin A. Secrest" <msecrest@erols.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:00:16 -0500
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <8525688C.0047C19B.00@mrcvall01ds.magna.on.ca>
Airbert:

I forget where I saw it -- Triumphtune, I think -- but a 2" inner diameter is
supposed to be plenty.  That's what I'm running.

--
Martin Secrest
73 GT6
72 TR6

Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca wrote:

> Greetings all:
>
> I am updating the exhaust system on my 2.5L Spit bodied GT-6.  I have 6 into 1
> headers.  I am trying to decide on the diameter of the exhaust pipe 
>immediately
> after the header.  Currently I have a 2 in. dia. tube that expands to about 
>2.5
> in. dia. at the header.    Should I consider upgrading to 2.25 dia?
> Replacing the collector pipe is part of upgrading the exhaust by replacing the
> Monza "resonator" that fits between the frame rails with a 2 in. dia inlet x 
>30
> in. long glass pack (purpose is to quiet the exhaust level a bit and reduce
> backpressure, Monza resonator is a 14 in. long glass pack with less that a 1.4
> in. internal dia. - a major flow restriction).  FWIW, engine is mildly ported,
> S2 cam grind triple 40DCOEs and electronic ignition.
>
> Question for those of you who have 6 cyl engines with a single exhaust - what
> diameter exhaust pipe do you have after the exhaust manifold or headers?  
>Anyone
> out there felt that they went too large in exhaust pipe diameter and if so 
>what
> would the symptom of such be?


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