Headers and XvsH

Zaff03GT · 02-16-2006, 06:04 AM

I have a 2003 Gt with a Magnapack catback. I want to get longtube headers. Should i go with the X or H and what brand should i get. I hear that slp is good but i would like some advice. Thanks

Chopper · 02-16-2006, 06:35 AM

I understand that X-pipes free up a couple of HP over the H-pipes.The main difference is the sound.X-pipes have a higher frequency raspy sound and H-pipes have more of the lower muscle car sound.

FritoBandito · 02-16-2006, 06:43 AM

I like the sound of H's better, I have had both h and x. Its just a matter of preference. You'll prob get 300 responses on this one. X pipes sound crappy with chambered mufflers.

csledd · 02-16-2006, 07:56 AM

I have SLP LT's and the SLP O/R X-pipe and I love em..

here's some sound clips for ya.. you decide if it's too high pitched

http://www.csledd.com/ellie/burnout.wmv

http://www.csledd.com/ellie/accel.wmv

Zaff03GT · 02-16-2006, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the input. One more thing, does it matter if you have a slp header and a bbk H or X for example. Didnt know if having different manufacturers for the whole exhaust system matters since I have a magnaflow catback. Let me know, Thanks

FritoBandito · 02-16-2006, 09:44 AM

I think the headers and midpipe must be the same brand to match up. The midpipes are designed to fit to the stock catback as the catbacks are designed to fit the stock midpipe.

csledd · 02-16-2006, 09:58 AM

I believe SLP LT's will only work with their mid-pipes, but I think some of the other brands can fit certain midpipes.. I dunno about the other brands so I couldn't tell ya

02-16-2006, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	Headers and XvsH I have a 2003 Gt with a Magnapack catback. I want to get longtube headers. Should i go with the X or H and what brand should i get. I hear that slp is good but i would like some advice. Thanks __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-16-2006, 06:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Parkersburg Wv. Posts: 257	I understand that X-pipes free up a couple of HP over the H-pipes.The main difference is the sound.X-pipes have a higher frequency raspy sound and H-pipes have more of the lower muscle car sound. __________________ 04 Mustang GT M5,1200 H-D Sportster Street Legal Drag Bike.1942 Flathead Chopper.1960 Cessna 172.(yes it's been modded too) BUY AMERICAN!!!

02-16-2006, 06:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	I like the sound of H's better, I have had both h and x. Its just a matter of preference. You'll prob get 300 responses on this one. X pipes sound crappy with chambered mufflers. __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

02-16-2006, 07:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I have SLP LT's and the SLP O/R X-pipe and I love em.. here's some sound clips for ya.. you decide if it's too high pitched http://www.csledd.com/ellie/burnout.wmv http://www.csledd.com/ellie/accel.wmv __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

02-16-2006, 09:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	Thanks for the input. One more thing, does it matter if you have a slp header and a bbk H or X for example. Didnt know if having different manufacturers for the whole exhaust system matters since I have a magnaflow catback. Let me know, Thanks __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

02-16-2006, 09:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
FritoBandito Married. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: OK Posts: 1,234	I think the headers and midpipe must be the same brand to match up. The midpipes are designed to fit to the stock catback as the catbacks are designed to fit the stock midpipe. __________________ 2004 OXFORD GT Parts that matter:K&N,O/R-H,Flow 40's,Xcal2,FRPP 4.10s, Bullitt Susp. kit

02-16-2006, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	I believe SLP LT's will only work with their mid-pipes, but I think some of the other brands can fit certain midpipes.. I dunno about the other brands so I couldn't tell ya __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

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