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Pipe sizes, custom exhaust   Printable Version Volkswagen >> BRAND REVIEW >> Intake, Header and Exhaust >> Pipe sizes, custom exhaust Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Pipe sizes, custom exhaust - 11/20/2006 6:53:27 AM    ScienceVR6 Posts: 13 Joined: 11/17/2006 Status: offline What size pipes work best on the mrk3 VR6? im figuering on a 2.5", being a fairly high reving 6. is this right? i have a mate that owns an exhaust place, but i havent seen him yet, so i dont know what to do. Is there much off the shelf pipes for the mrk3 vr6? i plan on using a pair of 2.5" rolled tips, and a straight through system _____________________________ Old car: 92 Mitsubishi Magna SE 2.6 manual 0-100 12.2sec.....Too much Audio... New car: 95 VR6 golf.. Much Faster... www.aussiemagna.com Aussie aussie aussie. Oi Oi Oi !!! Post #: 1 RE: Pipe sizes, custom exhaust - 11/20/2006 5:18:42 PM    bagel Posts: 1027 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline 3in. would prolly be better, if you plan on running a turbo, like I am. I have 3in. so hopefully soon I will run turbo. _____________________________ '00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh Grill--Front Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims On Toyo Proxes Pioneer Deck, 2400W Rockford AMP, 2-12" Alpine Type (in reply to ScienceVR6) Post #: 2 RE: Pipe sizes, custom exhaust - 11/23/2006 5:16:21 AM    ScienceVR6 Posts: 13 Joined: 11/17/2006 Status: offline my knowlage of exhausts tells me that a 3" pipe on a n/a car of mid capacity will couse the car to make bulk power, but very high in the rev range, while sacrificing bottom end, important for quick corner exits, and launches. a 2.5 pipe, would move the power curve lower in the range (compared to 3") while flowing better than the stock pipe, and still reving well. i dont plan to turbo the golf, i just want to give it more go. _____________________________ Old car: 92 Mitsubishi Magna SE 2.6 manual 0-100 12.2sec.....Too much Audio... New car: 95 VR6 golf.. Much Faster... www.aussiemagna.com Aussie aussie aussie. Oi Oi Oi !!! (in reply to bagel) Post #: 3 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen Forum >> BRAND REVIEW >> Intake, Header and Exhaust Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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