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if I went the gutted route...how did you ensure that the performance wasn't negatively affected? that route is tempting since it's a pretty big upfront investment.



Just be sure you don't remove the reducer cone where the pipes meet the headers. Then jet for where you live and amount of gutting.The reducer cone is important so you don't lose bottom end torque.

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