N/A piping for all round power?!

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

I've searched this forum up and down and everyone says 2.25" will "do fine" or 2.5" "will do fine." Wtf does do fine mean? I want overall power, and I'm sure the exhaust systems with a little bigger piping arent that much more expensive... so does "do fine" mean it doesn't matter at all what size as long as its not overkill? Theres gotta be differences.

2nd question and its a big one so bear with me. I have a 93 240 NA and all im going to stay with headers, intake, exhaust, suspension and maybe rims... now, is forking out the extra money for bolt ons recommended over custom piping? Those who have had custom piping, is mandrel bent necessary? I want an exhaust that sounds good but not loud by any means, but most importantly i want overall power gains (despite low end loss blah blah). PLEASE give detailed responses or if you think this info can be found then maybe be a bro and link me somewhere.. Thanks

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

yea 2 and a quarta or 2 and a fity will do fine

for an na car, thats all u need, bigger isnt better. it wont be very loud unless u take out the cat or have a rice muffler, the straightest 2.5in exhaust is all u need

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

You still did not distinguish whether there are any differences, noticeable or not, between the sizes in piping... What exhaust do you recommend thats very straight? you also didn't touch on my custom exhaust questions... I'm losing faith in humanity....

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

its very simple. 2" has better low end torque, 2.5" has a little better horsepower.

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

are you guys like playing a practical joke? did you read anything i've said up to this point? I've completely lost faith in humanity

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

well sorry mr queer. i thought i discussed this, bigger piping does not mean more power, so go get 2.5 inch piping, u said u might have it made, so it doesnt matter what company is straightest, and i dont know that answer. if i didnt answer anything else, i either dont know or its something u can find out for yourself, search!

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

listen. in the automotive world there is no such ****en thing as "all around gains" ok?????????????

if you want low end tq, it costs horepowerif you want horespower, its gonna cost you torque.

ok?

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

if you want both, go turbo.

no way around it ok?!?!?!

stop being an idiot.

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

ok no need to get riled up fellas = ). I appreciate your answers, you just didn't answer very in depth...

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

there is no indepth about it.

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

no depth required, READ then SEARCH

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

if you wanna get in depth, then were gonna get into exhaust velocity, and exhaust pulses [more manifold]...

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

If you don't want to answer all my questions pls don't = P

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

personally, if you go N/A, its gonna be all peak horsepower, your gonna loose alot of tq, its gonna suck to drive around all the time, and its gonna be astronomically expensive.

then were all gonna laugh at you.

Post by **s13ofdoom** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

U dont need anything igger than 2.5-3" if u want u can get 4" but id just make fun of u!!

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

I"m unfamiliar to turbos in general (or cars for that matter) and spending money on a new engine is a huge change, whereas I want it to drive better right now.

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

dude, even 3" on an n/a system hes gonna loose like 50 lbs of torque at low rpms... its gonna suck the big sweaty one. hardcore.

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

plus, i have nobody i know personally to guide me through it if i do run into problems/ need help

Post by **s13ofdoom** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

just know this 2.5-3 max. and if ur car is weak stay 2.25-2.5. this post is over

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

ok, you know what. ill put the douchebag away for a second and help out. what are your goals for this car. not your dreams, but what you actually want.driving it everyday?

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

yes everyday and thats it. Btw thx for keeping this going and answering despite my rudeness = )

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

for what? buy a 2.5 or have it made, story over

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

thats pretty much it. there is no way in hell your going to have a need for 3" piping with na. it will just slow the car down under normal operating conditions.

go with a 2.5 inch system, with a ricer exhaust, and be happy your a ricer. dont forget the aluminum wing.

Website · Post by **quiksilvia** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

im just playing.

you guys take my ridicule so harshly... im just ****en with ya most of the time.

Post by **M3thod_Man** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

i said nothing or even mentioned 3 inch piping... ugh

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

its a joke.

get a 2.5 inch system and be happy with it.

Post by **s13ofdoom** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

hahah poor guy.

Post by **IvoryJ30t** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

hey, dont feel to bad. if i were a total n00b, id make fun of me too...

im an equal opportunity *******.

Post by **xyster** » Fri Oct 31, 2003 9:51 am

I've had a 3" custom-bent exhaust with a PDM stainless 3" muffler for about 6 months now. Before I swapped in my CA, I ran the KA with it for several months. I noticed very, very little loss in low end power, definitely not "50 ft/lbs". My car performed exactly the same as my friend's 240 with 2.25" piping.

N/A piping for all round power?!

N/A piping for all round power?!

Nissan Forums

Infiniti Forums

Datsun Forums

Technical Forums

Classifieds / Marketplace

Nissan Motorsports

General Forums