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LS short box · 10-25-2020, 04:59 PM

I like to run 3" from the headers to a 3" muffler inlet. Then 2.5" tail pipes if room is limited. If you have the room I'd go 3" all the way.
I would go with an aftermarket mandrel kit or build it out of mandrel bend pieces. Muffler shop tubing benders really squish 3" tubing when they bend it.

10-25-2020, 04:59 PM	#4
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,917	Re: 3inch exhaust reduced? I like to run 3" from the headers to a 3" muffler inlet. Then 2.5" tail pipes if room is limited. If you have the room I'd go 3" all the way. I would go with an aftermarket mandrel kit or build it out of mandrel bend pieces. Muffler shop tubing benders really squish 3" tubing when they bend it.