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Moabdude
03-22-2007, 08:00 AM
Or can I just run 2 straight pipes to my Magnaflow muflers?

advantages/disadvantages.

I am not a hp freak.
XcYZ
03-22-2007, 10:18 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, 01:36 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, 06:17 PM
What kind of sound does an X pipe make?
chicane
03-22-2007, 09:06 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, 06:36 AM
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.
pretty much sums it up:thumbsup:
Steve1968LS2
03-28-2007, 07:24 AM
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.

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, 07:33 AM
Look up Dr Gas, he has a bunch of info oh the subject
kmcanally
03-28-2007, 04:46 PM
What kind of sound does an X pipe make?

Like this http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/?action=view&current=e4a036ed.pbr
Garage Dog 65
03-29-2007, 08:56 AM
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, 09:16 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, 09:55 AM
Excellent. Thanks Matt !
kmcanally
03-29-2007, 05:10 PM
Yes they are typically mounted immediately downstream of the headers. Here is the system in my Mustang.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c49/kmcanally/exhaust.jpg
Garage Dog 65
03-29-2007, 06:54 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, 07:20 AM
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/c49/kmcanally/?action=view&current=e4a036ed.pbr
awr68
03-31-2007, 12:18 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, 03:45 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:

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!