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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Lee Brown on November 18, 2021, 08:57:52 AM

Title: mc5 exhaust systems
Post by: Lee Brown on November 18, 2021, 08:57:52 AM
Helping a friend rebuild a 1977 mc5 250 He has two exhaust pipes,one original 1977 mc5 exhaust and one off a 1978 mc5 250 both great shape. Has anybody done any testing which puts out better over all horsepower. Any help would be great thx again.
Title: mc5 exhaust systems
Post by: G Ellis on November 23, 2021, 01:49:49 PM
The 78 puts more torque at the low end. Will require different exhaust , use a 78 angled manifold.
Title: mc5 exhaust systems
Post by: Mike Lenz on November 28, 2021, 12:19:07 PM
Yea 78 WAY better!