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3” exhaust for trans am
Anybody have a 3” exhaust with tailpipes and splitters on a 2nd gen trans am if so what kit ? And pics please
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I've got 3 inch exhaust from my headers to a set of Doug's cutouts and to the X pipe. Everything from the X back is 2.5 inch. It clearly isn't a kit.
If you have any kind of performance setup, 3 inch is the way to go.
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77 Trans Am, 469 w/ported E-Heads via Kauffman, matched HSD intake, Butler Performance forged rotating assembly, Comp custom hyd roller, Q-jet, Art Carr 200 4R, 3.42s, 3 inch exhaust w/Doug's cutouts, D.U.I. Ignition. 7.40 in the 8th, 11.61@116.07 in the quarter...still tuning. |
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Number 1 , you do not need 3" Exh back passed the mufflers unless your exceeding 650hp and number 2 , you will give yourself a hell of a hard time to fit 3" tail pipes back there and not having any rattles taking place at times!
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
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Steve I beg to differ. My 2nd gen Torque Tech 3" fit great and no rattles. Unfortunately he retired a year or so ago and no longer makes F or A body pipes.
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Skip Fix 1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever! 1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand 1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project 2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune 13.43@103.4 1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project 1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs |
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got a full 3" kit on my 72 from pypes, everything fit great including the 3" tails... & zero "rattles."
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Never have heard a complaint from anyone using a Ram Air Restoration system. It ain't cheap, but you get what you pay for, usually.
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... |
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Complete Torque system on my '70 TA including Dr. Gas 3.5-inch in / 3.0-inch out X-pipe and 3-inch tail pipes. DynoMax 3-inch mufflers.
No issues. .
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'70 TA / 505 cid / same engine but revised ( previous best 10.63 at 127.05 ) Old information here: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0712p...tiac-trans-am/ Sponsor of the world's fastest Pontiac powered Ford Fairmont (engine) 5.14 at 140 mph (1/8 mile) , true 10.5 tire, stock type suspension https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDoJnIP3HgE Last edited by Steve C.; 03-29-2018 at 10:15 AM. |
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I believe the OP makes enough power ... If I didn't just need 3 inch tailpipes I'd order another kit from PYPES.
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466 Mike Voycey shortblock, 310cfm SD KRE heads, SD "OF 2.0 cam", torker 2 373 gears 3200 Continental Convertor best et 10.679/127.5/1.533 60ft 308 gears best et 10.76/125.64/1.5471 |
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I disagree. There is plenty of dyno testing out there that shows 3 inch is better than 2.5 for pretty much any power level with these levels of displacement. There is plenty of room for it as well.
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77 Trans Am, 469 w/ported E-Heads via Kauffman, matched HSD intake, Butler Performance forged rotating assembly, Comp custom hyd roller, Q-jet, Art Carr 200 4R, 3.42s, 3 inch exhaust w/Doug's cutouts, D.U.I. Ignition. 7.40 in the 8th, 11.61@116.07 in the quarter...still tuning. |
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Anyone have a pic of the 3” Pypes system installed with the splitters on a T/A ?? I heard the you can’t run the splitters with there setup ...
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I have what your talking about I think but can't seem to post it on here I can text the pictures to you if you want send me a pm
Ben |
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Since I have a 9", I doubt I will get 3" tailpipes on it. If I'm wrong, someone please educate me.
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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You can't....also last I checked they discontinued the 3" splitters.
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I had the Torque Technologies 3" tail pipes with my 9" and all fit well. |
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Any other tailpipes that work? .
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. 1970 GTO Judge Tribute Pro-Tour Project 535 IA2 http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=760624 1971 Trans Am 463, 315cfm E-head Sniper XFlow EFI, TKO600 extreme, 9", GW suspension, Baer brakes, pro tour car https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...ght=procharger Theme Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zKAS...ature=youtu.be |
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I should have a new set of 3 inch tailpipes next week. I informed the shop I'm dealing with there is a big market for these.
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466 Mike Voycey shortblock, 310cfm SD KRE heads, SD "OF 2.0 cam", torker 2 373 gears 3200 Continental Convertor best et 10.679/127.5/1.533 60ft 308 gears best et 10.76/125.64/1.5471 |
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I talked to your guy and said I would wait and see how yours fit before I buy a set , are you planing on running the factory splitters ? Somebody said the 3” splitters are made anymore... I have a set that I think got from Pypes years ago but there on a set of 2.5 tailpipes I will have to try and save them ...
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3” splitters are available
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466 Mike Voycey shortblock, 310cfm SD KRE heads, SD "OF 2.0 cam", torker 2 373 gears 3200 Continental Convertor best et 10.679/127.5/1.533 60ft 308 gears best et 10.76/125.64/1.5471 |
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Even though it is overkill, I still documented a nice power gain with full 3" on my very mild 455.
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'73 T/A (clone). Low budget stock headed 8.3:1 455, 222/242 116lsa .443/.435 cam. FAST Sportsman EFI, 315rwhp/385rwtq on 87 octane. 13.12 @103.2, 1.91 60'. '67 Firebird [sold], ; 11.27 @ 119.61, 7.167 @ 96.07, with UD 280/280 (108LSA/ 109 ICL)solid cam. [1.537, 7.233 @93.61, 11.46 @ 115.4 w/ old UD 288/296 108 hydraulic cam] Feb '05 HPP, home-ported "16" D-ports, dished pistons (pump gas only), 3.42 gears, 275/60 DR's, 750DP, T2, full exhaust |
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