And 2.5' was possibly better performer than 3' in N/A conditions but fair different sound pitches if I remember.
ive had both the 2.5 system on my old 6.0 calais and now have the 3 inch on my redline and id say the 3 is slightly deeper and louder, the 2.5 is still awesome!
one of the best things about the dpe systems is the lack of drone on the freeway, even without the bimodals active (the fuse pulled out) you can barely hear it!
not sure were your located 426cuda but if your in vic in the west/north west, id be happy to give you a listen!