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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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I was just curious, if there a way you can make a 5'' down pipe? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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I don't thinks there are any available. Making one would be tight, very tight. A 4" is tight enough. You may be able to make one, be very custom and precise though. Personally, I don't think there wold be any gain.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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it could be done, its a matter of clearances. I'd stick with 4". Generally you don't even get any gain from a 4 to 5" exhaust, I wouldn't worry about just the downpipe.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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3.5" to 4" is only a small gain.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Not worth the hassle to go to 5 inch. Four is easier to do.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Thanks guys! Ive got the pipe welded and ready to stick on. Since i dont have a pipe bender, would it be ok to cut a 45' degree angle in both side pipes like a picture frame and weld them together or would that cause more back pressure?
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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You would then be putting "restriction" back into the air flow......better to go with a 4" "bent" tube.....or just leave it alone.
 
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