Notices
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power Engine and transmission discussions...

whats best size exhaust piping?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:02 PM
  #1  
scionkei's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 80
From: Houston, Tx
Default whats best size exhaust piping?

what would be the best size exhaust piping for an o7 tc. most of what i see is about 2.5 in for the inlet. is this fine or will it reduce the backpressure too much and will i lose most of my bottom end torque? and does anyone have any experience with the ebay exhaust systems or the srs exhaust?( i'm kinda liking that exhaust right now) if so do they bolt up easily and have a decent quality about them. just trying to get something for my car and don't want to spend the huge amount of money for the name brand axle backs.
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:18 PM
  #2  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

srs is decent

search next time

for FI 2.5 or bigger depending on HP

for NA 2.25
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:22 PM
  #3  
xdejablu3x's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,208
From: Poser City, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
srs is decent

search next time

for FI 2.5 or bigger depending on HP

for NA 2.25
Yup he pretty much explained it all right there ^
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:30 PM
  #4  
unxpectederror's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,126
From: Rhode Island
Default

2.35" i herd is the best for n/a however idk if anyone makes piping that size... i think dezod might
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:38 PM
  #5  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

2.5
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:39 PM
  #6  
RCZDesigns's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,435
From: Taxachusetts
Default

Get 2.5, so theres room for more power. Because theres a good possibility you'll be yearning for F/I haha
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:05 PM
  #7  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

2.5 is too much for just standard bolt on tc's
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:12 PM
  #8  
unxpectederror's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
Team ScioNRG
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,126
From: Rhode Island
Default

Originally Posted by BlckdOutTC
2.5 is too much for just standard bolt on tc's
agreed thus 2.35" is the way to go if you can
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 08:52 PM
  #9  
Steventc07's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 613
From: Suffolk, VA
Default

the dezod NA exhaust IS 2.35" or something very close to that.
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:18 PM
  #10  
scionkei's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 80
From: Houston, Tx
Default

if 2.25 is better for N/A why is practically everything available only in 2.5. is it really going to be that much more sluggish or does it really matter?
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:19 PM
  #11  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

honestly, your barely going to feel a gain anyways
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:46 PM
  #12  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

everything for n/a is 2.5? thats news to me. and by NA i am talking about built motor, head and that stuff not just bolt ons, for bolt ons, a standard 2.25 catback is fine
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:50 PM
  #13  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

yea but teh only 2.25" spipe back available for the tc is agency power. everything else is 2.5
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:55 PM
  #14  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

drift spec isnt 2.5 lol, dont wanna get back into that
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 09:58 PM
  #15  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

One of Megan Racing's strongest products, the Cat-Back System is made of SUS-304 Stainless Steel with a fully polished surface, CNC machined flanges and mandrel bends. Its aggressive styling, and deep, strong tone are just part of the MR Cat-Back characteristics. It also serves to improve horsepower, torque and overall performance with its straight-through design. The exhaust systems have 2.5” piping and 3” piping for certain forced induction models. Finished with a tip that is designed to increase the scavenging effect and achieve maximum performance, while adding a perfect match on exterior styling as well. As a direct bolt on, each Cat-Back comes with a 12-Month warranty.
from WSCP
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:06 PM
  #16  
purplenitroustc's Avatar
Banned
SL Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 373
Default

I would put 3" on a built head and high comp pistons
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:07 PM
  #17  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

every post....
convinces me...

that your RECLINER15, STOCKTURBO15, guttedtc0
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:18 PM
  #18  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

yeah it could be 3 inch too according to that paragraph, and whats wscp?
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:19 PM
  #19  
tCtCtC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 13,857
From: North Hills, CA
Default

true...
ill take your word for it though lol
WSCP=WeSellCarParts.com
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:34 PM
  #20  
BlckdOutTC's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,756
From: Trumbull, CT
Default

i think its the entire pipe diameter is around 2.5, but the acutal space in the pipe for air to flow is around 2.25. ill prolly measure when i go home for thanksgiving



All times are GMT. The time now is 08:40 PM.