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Author Topic: Best exhaust size  (Read 10591 times)

Btown

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Best exhaust size
« on: September 21, 2016, 07:10:49 AM »
Hi all,
I currently have a 92 Turbo Clubsprint in Aus. I have fitted a rocket chip, CAI with cone filter, bigger BPV with a adjustable boost controller and gauge running about 14PSI. Looking to open exhaust up in two weeks with a 2.25 inch exhaust. Question should I really be going 2.5, if so why. Thanks in advance.
Oh have a 2016 GT mustang so I am helping your economy too 😬
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Gaz

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2016, 02:15:35 PM »
2.25 is more than enough. I've known 2.5 to cause creep if the wastegate is ported.
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WashiestSnake

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2016, 04:25:48 PM »
I'd have to agree with Gaz on this one. 2.25 is best, especially since its a Clubsprint.
If it was me I'd leave it stock just to retain the value.
« Last Edit: September 21, 2016, 11:18:48 PM by WashiestSnake »
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Btown

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2016, 05:19:39 PM »
Thanks guys, my thoughts also, will stay with 2.25, but my clubbie is nowhere near stock but my wife's is.😋
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Gaz

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2016, 09:23:13 PM »
Quote from: Btown on September 21, 2016, 05:19:39 PM
Thanks guys, my thoughts also, will stay with 2.25, but my clubbie is nowhere near stock but my wife's is.😋

That data wasn't given in the OP, haha! I suppose if you've got a hybrid or an Evo turbo or what have you, on there, then go bigger.
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Btown

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2016, 06:36:21 AM »
Stock turbo, just to many mods not to be original anymore. We have this discussion in the clubbie group, I don't know one that is perfectly stock any more.
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SHOwn

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2016, 10:15:00 AM »
One correction to the post about creep - if the wastegate is not ported, you'll see creep. I'm currently running stock with a 2.5" after the catalytic converter and I see creep in the winter when the air is dense. I will be changing it all soon. I'm going vj11 hybrid with a ported gate in a week or two. I'll try to document the build and make a post.
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R. Powell
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chrispoe

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2016, 01:34:23 PM »
I’d go with the 2.5 exhaust cuz if you ever decide to upgrade the turbo later on, you’ll be ready.
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Gaz

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2016, 10:28:30 AM »
Quote from: SHOwn on September 22, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
One correction to the post about creep - if the wastegate is not ported, you'll see creep. I'm currently running stock with a 2.5" after the catalytic converter and I see creep in the winter when the air is dense. I will be changing it all soon. I'm going vj11 hybrid with a ported gate in a week or two. I'll try to document the build and make a post.

DERP. That's what I meant.

How in the HELL are y'all finding VJ11's so easily? Can't find much that isn't on ebay...
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SHOwn

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2016, 11:00:55 AM »
Craigslist for the used core (which was quite good) eBay for brand new CHRA delivered for £135 ($171 USD). Check eBay UK , seller is "nerings". I didn't really need the CHRA, but why not get a new one at that price!
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R. Powell
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Btown

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2016, 06:58:29 AM »
Ended up going 2.25 from advise from exhaust guy. Maybe a bit loud for my liking but feels so much better. A mod for the money and twin stainless tips added at no extra. Thanks for all the feed back guys.
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socal1200r

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2016, 07:13:32 PM »
Have a 5-speed 91 XR2, pretty much stock, went with 2.25" with a universal cat and a glasspack resonator that's about 20" long, with a dual chrome tip.  Sounds pretty good, makes the car even a bit more "zippy" to drive.  Also fitted a front strut tower bar, and that little motor is very entertaining to drive!  Certainly a LOT more fun than a 1973 Porsche 914 1.7 I just picked up...what was I thinking, lol...
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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2016, 01:11:24 AM »
Not much difference in performance between 2.25" and 2.5" (i've run both sizes)

2.25" is marginally easier to route up & over the rear axle, it's tight back there
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socal1200r

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Re: Best exhaust size
« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2016, 05:40:09 PM »
Quote from: Rocketman on October 12, 2016, 01:11:24 AM
Not much difference in performance between 2.25" and 2.5" (i've run both sizes)

2.25" is marginally easier to route up & over the rear axle, it's tight back there

Yup, I was gonna go with 2.5", but once it got up on the rack, the muffler shop looked at the clearance at the back, and strongly suggested I go with 2.25" instead.  No regrets at all! 
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