 Exhaust...2.25 or 2.5in and over or under axle??? |
 Jan 9, 2007 - 9:44 PM
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Which is better for a stock 5sfe, 2.25 or 2.5in pipe? I've searched around and its a pretty even split on opinions between them. I've decided on the HKS Carbon TI muffler with the 60mm (just over 2.25 in) inlet, i know its expensive for a stock motor but it looks damn good and sounds sweet, my mind is made up. Carbon fiber is just so sweet!!!!
 Now i just gotta decide what size piping, its gonna be catback, and whether or not to go under axle or over. What are the pros and cons of each??? If i go "under axle" will there be any clearance issues since my car is lowered??? i know this question comes up a few times, but im looking for a definative answer...i've searched alot and i still can't come up with a good answer. |
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Jan 22, 2007 - 9:50 PM
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I'll just talk from my experience. I got 2.25 over the axle on my 5sfe, and I'm glad I went with that. You might not notice a big gain unless you get everything else running smoothly. Once I did, the 2.25 was great, I wouldn't have went with any other size. As far as the axle over or under, it all depends on the welder. I've got a guy that does great work, so I had him go over it and it's still really strait and free flowing. Have fun in your 5sfe, it's better than 90% of the ignorant people on this site think they are.
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Jan 23, 2007 - 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Jan 23, 2007 - 2:50 AM) [snapback]520256[/snapback] Have fun in your 5sfe, it's better than 90% of the ignorant people on this site think they are. Amen. Actually I agree with your entire post but this needed to be said by someone other than me. The 5S is a great motor - and I'll stand by it. If it can move a heavy-a$$ Camry then it can move ours well. I have had several exhaust setups on my 2 6th Gens and I have to say I like the 2.5" Catback best but I do tend to stay in 3500+ range at the track so you can see the benifit. 2.25" works for your driving habits. This post has been edited by Negative: Jan 23, 2007 - 11:49 AM --------------------  |
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Davesceli Exhaust...2.25 or 2.5in and over or under axle??? Jan 9, 2007 - 9:44 PM
Punisher QUOTE(Davesceli @ Jan 9, 2007 - 9:44... Jan 9, 2007 - 10:33 PM 95CelicaST Personally I would run under-axle just because it ... Jan 10, 2007 - 2:29 PM playr158 under axel = shorter, smoother and thus resulting ... Jan 10, 2007 - 3:21 PM Davesceli There shouldn't be too much performance loss t... Jan 10, 2007 - 10:46 PM Punisher ideal would probably be 2" to be honest.. and... Jan 11, 2007 - 1:02 AM hashmaster52 doesnt over the axle creat some kind of back press... Jan 11, 2007 - 1:17 AM playr158 QUOTE(Punisher @ Jan 11, 2007 - 1:02... Jan 11, 2007 - 9:57 AM
Punisher QUOTE(playr158 @ Jan 11, 2007 - 9:57... Jan 11, 2007 - 10:04 PM playr158 i mean we could always let him to take your advice... Jan 12, 2007 - 8:20 AM Punisher QUOTE(playr158 @ Jan 12, 2007 - 8:20... Jan 13, 2007 - 5:18 AM Davesceli I think im settled on 2.25 and over the axle, IMO ... Jan 12, 2007 - 7:49 PM Galcobar Backpressure is bad. No ifs, ands or buts, or cond... Jan 14, 2007 - 6:54 AM Punisher QUOTE(Galcobar @ Jan 14, 2007 - 6:54... Jan 14, 2007 - 1:00 PM 95CelicaRacer If you plan on keeping the 5sfe stock, I would not... Jan 22, 2007 - 6:26 PM 95CelicaST QUOTEyou may gain 2-4 Hp.
Yeah.. on hopes and dre... Jan 22, 2007 - 9:36 PM |
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