Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - 2.75" vs 3" pipe on supercharged vehicles.

SharpByCoop · 07-28-2013, 08:44 PM

My exhaust: ARK Grip 2.5" pipes.

Theory: Smaller exhaust diameters are usually beneficial to midrange performance, at the expense of top end.

Real world: I have INCREDIBLE midrange power and it's helping my performance at the track (drag strip), or simply not hurting it.

I'm proof positive you do NOT have to go for a 3" diameter exhaust to get results. In fact, there may be something in my recipe that bears understanding.

You may theorize all day long, but I have a completely full weight heavy G37 and it has proven itself with smaller 2.5" pipes. Anomaly or formula?

Coop

07-28-2013, 08:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 15	My exhaust: ARK Grip 2.5" pipes. Theory: Smaller exhaust diameters are usually beneficial to midrange performance, at the expense of top end. Real world: I have INCREDIBLE midrange power and it's helping my performance at the track (drag strip), or simply not hurting it. I'm proof positive you do NOT have to go for a 3" diameter exhaust to get results. In fact, there may be something in my recipe that bears understanding. You may theorize all day long, but I have a completely full weight heavy G37 and it has proven itself with smaller 2.5" pipes. Anomaly or formula? Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)