72 Scamp, starting the exhaust project...

Hey, catching up here a bit. I'm down the road just a bit, but have not purchased as yet. But a quick question.

I'm wanting to build this system with all 3 inch exhaust. But anytime I email or call on the phone and mention that it is an LA 360, maybe 350 hp max, I keep getting the, "ohhhh, you don't want a 3", you need a 2.5" max, you'll loose back pressure and torque."

While I realize that I'm going to have less back pressure with a 3" system, I really don't think I'm going to loose much low rpm torque.

Am I wrong about that?

I'm not building the ultimate dragster, or roadracer. I'm not concerned about a loss of a few lb-ft. It just seems logical that since the header I am buying has a 3" collector, I should stick with 3" for the rest of the exhaust. Plus I think it will sound BOSS with all 3" exhaust.

You guys with experience, let me know if I'm on the right track, or if I'm smoking crack! :D

Thanks.


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