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Old 10-28-2010, 06:05 PM   #64
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Originally Posted by qwikz28 View Post
Jeff! Stop hitting curbs with your fbodies! We know they can tow, but you don't need to offroad with them too
I'm talking about the entrance to a parking lot, that "low" piece of curb. NJ is falling apart fast and if you can't fit at least a beer can standing up under anything hanging from your car, you will hit stuff. Think about it, why haven't car guys been running pipes under the rear axle for the last 30-40 years? Because it's a really bad idea with no benefits. Mandrel bends don't rob any real power unless you're making 600+ hp. And especially if you're talking about 3" dual exhaust which is way overkill. A true 2-1/2" dual over the axle will make plenty of power without the negative aspects. And a lowered car makes the argument even stronger. My 93 wasn't lowered and that trans pan was hitting stuff and it was more than a beer can off the road. Don't underestimate our crappy roads which are getting worse and won't be fixed in this economy.
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