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mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorkel

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mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorkel

Post by tommy182 »

does anyone know if a 3inch thaipan exhaust is too big for a 2010 bt50??
its got the snorkel, 31's, steel bullbar, alloy tray
apparently once the exhaust goes on we can turn the Steinbauer chip right up

any help would be great.

personally i would have said 2.5inch but the bloke at the exhaust place said 3inch is the go
and he'll get plenty of back pressure.. ?? ..

oh and he quoted $1400 for mild steel
and $2,200 for alloy
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Re: mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorke

Post by tommy182 »

not "alloy" sorry.. but what ever the upgrade of mild steel is
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Re: mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorke

Post by DamTriton »

Find a new exhaust guy if he seriously wants back pressure in a turbo set-up....
George Carlin, an American Comedian said; "Think of how stupid the average person is, and realise that half of them are stupider than that".
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Re: mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorke

Post by tommy182 »

thats my thoughts excactly. but its hard to argue with a exhaust bloke abouts exhausts, if you know what i mean..

anyone one out there thats got a straight throu 2.5 with no mufflers ??
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Post by Micka »

I would have thought twin 5" stacks coming up through the tub to be your best option. And if you want back pressure just jam some potatoes in them till it snuffs, then take a bit out. ;)
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Re: mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorke

Post by tommy182 »

thanks buddy didnt realise it was such a stupid question
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Post by 98lux »

Didn't the bloke/company that fitted your Steinbauer chip offer/give any info on the exaust? :?
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Post by JonnoD »

Personally I would go a 3" all the way. 2.5" wont flow enough. That is generally speaking with turbos. I would get a new exhuast bloke for 2 reasons. 1. As mentioned before you dont want any back pressure with a turbo set up and .2. he charges way to much
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Post by montana »

i wouldnt wind the chip all the way ,3/4 is best power/economy with most of them. instead of replacing the whole system try taking out the muffler and fit a straight through pipe to what you have and see how it goes before spending the money.
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Re: mazda bt50 exhast size?? with Steinbauer chip and snorke

Post by Micka »

tommy182 wrote:thanks buddy didnt realise it was such a stupid question
No your question isn't stupid...the answer from the exhaust guy is. I was just replying in the same theme. You're obviously new here. You'll get used it.

For a 3" mild steel straight thru you should be paying around $600 - 800 depending on the shop.

Stainless is nice, in theory, but save the money and just ask them to give the mild a few extra coats of paint.
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