The mufflers used on the 1970's Cadillacs have 2 1/2" diameter pipes, in and out. I've used them on numerous vehicles. ONE muffler is designed to handle the exhaust volume of a 500 cubic inch engine. If you want free-flowing AND quiet, that's the way to go, particularly if you choose to run two of them for the visual effect of having twin pipes sticking out under the bumper.
Jerry


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