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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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muffler size help

i am needing a new muffler my pip is 3" stock i think. i found a semi used 40series flowmaster thats 2.75 od would this hurt my truck or would it be ok i plan on dualing it in about 2 months with the 2.75 size but can i down size the muffler for now
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Shouldn't "hurt" anything.

Pretty much anything post cats isn't going to gain you much performance. What might gain you performance is just running correct sized pipe post cat or a straight through glass pack / muffler.

Bah, just straight pipe the beast. Let the world know you're comin'!
 
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