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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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True Dual Verse Cat-Back

Im putting either a true dual or a cat-back exhaust, but which is better as far as increased power, torque, and better sound? Pros and cons of both? What do I have to upgrade on the engine/exhause for a true dual?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Not trying to be mean, but try the search button.

If you are gonna run true duals you will need to ditch everything after the headers. What are your truck specs? 2wd/4wd. F150/250/350. Where do you wanna gain your power in the band? We need more questions to better help you
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Trojan8975
What do I have to upgrade on the engine/exhaust for a true dual?
What motor is it? Best bang for buck is long tube headers then what ever you want out the back...
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Its a 1992 Ford Nite F150, 4wd, 5.0 302, and has a 5-speed. I want to gain power in hp and torque. I dont want to upgrade the engine a whole lot, just basic upgrades.
 
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The factory y-pipe and converters are well known bottle-necks in these trucks. A cat-back system would be a waste of time and money IMHO.

True duals are not my favorite either. A good aftermarket y-pipe/converter and a good single exhaust is fine by me.
 
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