How Much More Power Will A 3-Inch Exhaust Give Compared To 2.5-Inch?

We all know a wider, less restrictive exhaust should give more power, but how much difference does the jump from 2.5 to three inches give? The Engine Masters guys from Motor Trend performed some tests to find out
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Leonardas Nedosekovas

So i can go straight pipes for my E36 m52b25?

05/17/2016 - 14:53 |
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Anonymous

If I hear the phrase “engines need back pressure” one more time I am going to get biblical and stone someone.

Do we not learn about Bernoulli’s principle anymore?

05/17/2016 - 15:31 |
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Marius

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

People are stupid and learn from uneducated 12 year olds on the internet. They are the same stupid people who say a turbo will spin backwards when it flutters and that running no BOV will break it in a week.

05/17/2016 - 18:50 |
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Pooft Lee

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Yeah, a RESTRICTION increases velocity. But you’re going to have higher pressures before the restriction. Like a collector on a header. Back pressure

Back pressure

Back pressure

If you have to stone me, make sure to buy good rolling papers. I’m not big on bongs

05/18/2016 - 00:02 |
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Jake Dupri

The only time 3 inches Is actually impressive.

05/17/2016 - 15:48 |
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Dat Incredible Chadkake

The reason the engine masters guys use carburetors is because it’s easier and faster to setup than fuel injection, they don’t want to spend the extra time messing with all those warriors

05/17/2016 - 16:03 |
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Maestral 1

This is like Automation in real life.

05/17/2016 - 16:34 |
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Anonymous

I have a 2 liter boxer engine. This video is clearly not meant for me.

05/17/2016 - 16:45 |
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Anonymous

How much it added? i’m lazy

05/17/2016 - 17:44 |
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Nikola Dejanovic

10:10 if you are in a hurry

05/17/2016 - 18:08 |
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MikebST3

Ask your girl how much of a difference 1/2 inch makes

05/17/2016 - 18:11 |
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Exotics 24/7

3 inch vs 2.5 inch… I know which my girlfriend would rather have…

05/17/2016 - 18:18 |
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