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      06-26-2013, 10:25 AM   #74
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Originally Posted by RingMeister01 View Post
Larger diameter pipes (as this system) are ideal for SC cars that push much more volume through the exhaust than NA. Its an appropriate assumption that systems like the Akra Evo were not engineered to be paired with a SC. Though the Akra Evo is less restrictive than the stock system, it has its limitation due to diameter size. I'm not convinced that this system would be ideal for NA, as I've seen over large diameter piping cause power loss, especially on the low end on a NA motor.

Impressive to say the least!
I agree with your reservations on NA gains BUT if the numbers being put down by Malek's personal car (supposedly 400+RWHP) are true it would suggest the 2.5" ID pipes are optimized for NA as well. Its just hard to see how full exhaust + tune can give out 50-60 RWHP considering most stock cars dyno around 340 RWHP (17% loss)
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