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Moabdude

03-22-2007 09:00 AM

Do I really need a H or X pipe?

Or can I just run 2 straight pipes to my Magnaflow muflers?

advantages/disadvantages.

I am not a hp freak.

XcYZ	03-22-2007 11:18 AM

No, you don't have to, but it's a cheap and easy way to add hp. I like the way the X-pipe changes the exhaust sound.

ArisESQ

03-22-2007 02:36 PM

I personally like the sound of an x-pipe, but running two completely seperate pipes would work too i guess.

Dodgenut64

03-22-2007 07:17 PM

What kind of sound does an X pipe make?

chicane

03-22-2007 10:06 PM

Its kinda hard to balance scavenging without one or the other...

An X will quiet down the more aggressive (aka loud) systems. It can add a little more power and its not as frequency sensative as an H pipe.

An H is a mere balance tube but doesnt do as much for scavenging, negative pressure balance, frequency control or sound quality.

98ssnova

03-28-2007 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicane

pretty much sums it up:thumbsup:

Steve1968LS2

03-28-2007 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicane

Yep, I really see no "upside" to not running an x-pipe. To be honest I thought the only people the used H-pipes were the ones too lazy or unable to fab up an x-pipe.. lol

Magnaflow makes a nice 3" x-pipe.. It's what I'm running.

californiacuda

03-28-2007 08:33 AM

Look up Dr Gas, he has a bunch of info oh the subject

kmcanally

03-28-2007 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodgenut64

What kind of sound does an X pipe make?

Like this http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...t=e4a036ed.pbr

Garage Dog 65

03-29-2007 09:56 AM

Location ?

Does the location of the X-pipe have an effect and/or is there a best position for one ? On my project (C5 vette sys) I can place it close to the engine right at the clutch - or just in front of the rear axle before it goes up and over.

Thx, Jim

Silver69Camaro

03-29-2007 10:16 AM

Jim,
Everything I've ever read (not talking about Car Craft or whatever here) says to put it close to the engine.

Garage Dog 65

03-29-2007 10:55 AM

Excellent. Thanks Matt !

kmcanally

03-29-2007 06:10 PM

Yes they are typically mounted immediately downstream of the headers. Here is the system in my Mustang.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...ly/exhaust.jpg

Garage Dog 65

03-29-2007 07:54 PM

Thanks Kevin !

Very nice exhaust system and I appreciate the sample pic. That system must sound wicked on your Mustang !

Jim

kmcanally

03-31-2007 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garage Dog 65

Thanks Kevin !

Very nice exhaust system and I appreciate the sample pic. That system must sound wicked on your Mustang !

Jim

Your welcome...it sound pretty good http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c4...t=e4a036ed.pbr

awr68

03-31-2007 01:18 PM

Kevin that sounds great and the car looks sweet! What mufflers are you using?

Oh and I like the hand prints on the floor...keeping it real!! :thumbsup:

kmcanally

03-31-2007 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awr68

Kevin that sounds great and the car looks sweet! What mufflers are you using?

Oh and I like the hand prints on the floor...keeping it real!! :thumbsup:

Thanks...the muffs are flowmaster Delta 40's.

Those would be my daughters hand prints...the same one holding the camera real steady in the vid!

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