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Area sq/in |
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5.000 |
19.635 |
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3.25" x 6" |
17.233 |
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4.000 |
12.566 |
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4.00 |
2.75" x 4.625" |
11.096 |
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3.500 |
9.621 |
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3.50 |
2.5" x 4" |
8.659 |
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3.000 |
7.069 |
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3.00 |
2.25" x 3.5" |
6.789 |
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2.500 |
4.909 |
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2.50 |
1.75" x 3" |
4.593 |
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To compensate for wall drag, upsizing will be
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16ga Inside dimensions |
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Tubing ID |
Area sq/in |
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Oval size |
Actual ID size |
Area sq/in |
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4.875 |
18.666 |
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5.00 |
3.125" x 5.875" |
16.264 |
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3.875 |
11.793 |
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4.00 |
2.625" x 4.5" |
10.334 |
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3.375 |
8.946 |
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3.50 |
2.375" x 3.875" |
7.993 |
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2.875 |
6.492 |
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3.00 |
2.125" x 3.375" |
6.203 |
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2.375 |
4.430 |
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2.50 |
1.625" x 2.875" |
4.105 |
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Courtesy of |
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Automotive Component Engineering |
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www.powerbyace.com |
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5/20/2012 |
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