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Old 07-27-2005, 05:20 PM
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I was thinking about long tubes with an x-pipe. What is the sound difference of having the x-pipe to the h-pipe. I have always had h-pipes but the company I want to order from dont make h-pipes. I will be running the offroad version -no cats- so is the x going to louder or deeper than what I have??? Thanks!
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 05:34 PM
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:10 PM
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h pipe is deeper but the x will yeild more gains in hp
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:26 PM
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Go on what sounds best, not what makes the most hp. Esp. if its a daily driver. The hp difference between an x and an h is not enough to notice so its basically what you like the sound of better.
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by madmatt
Go on what sounds best, not what makes the most hp. Esp. if its a daily driver. The hp difference between an x and an h is not enough to notice so its basically what you like the sound of better.
correct. But h-pipe makes more tourqe :icon_joke
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:58 PM
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well I wanna go with the h but the company only offers a x pipe..and cause I have never heard an x personally I was asking what they sounded like...
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 08:35 PM
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MRT makes a Hpipe out of 304SS. Im considering it but its $500 new with high flow cats.
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 08:36 PM
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get a mac they are cheap as fuq. i got mine used for liek 70bucsk or was it 75 either way it was cheap.
 
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Old 07-27-2005, 08:41 PM
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I am not sure if another h-pipe will work with slp or flowtech headers???
and both companies only have x-pipes to match the longtubes!
 
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You can make anything work, its just do you wanna cut it up or not.
 
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Old 07-28-2005, 01:17 AM
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just go with the x-pipe, I have one and have had many people follow me just to ask what kind of exhaust I have. Personally I love the sound of both, but it is two different sounds, and some people don't like the raspy x-pipe sound.
 
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Old 07-29-2005, 06:05 PM
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I have an X-pipe and I'm considering going to an H. Personally, I'd rather have my car rumble with an H-pipe as opposed to sing with an X-pipe.
 
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Old 07-29-2005, 11:27 PM
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I love my hooker X.. ..they are a bit more quiet than H pipes too! Hell, my car use to be alot louder with stock manifolds and o/r H and flows! No I have hooker LT's, hooker x pipe and bullets and its kinda quite, but once you stomp on the gas! ...
 
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i put an slp o/r x pipe on yesterday and forgot to order the MIL eliminators!!! If i order these, do they gaurantee to get rid of the check engine light or is it kind of a run and gun thing??
 
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Old 07-30-2005, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 97stanger
i put an slp o/r x pipe on yesterday and forgot to order the MIL eliminators!!! If i order these, do they gaurantee to get rid of the check engine light or is it kind of a run and gun thing??
Most likely you will have to reset your computer after you install the Mil's...
 
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Old 07-30-2005, 05:16 PM
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mils will get rid of the light also the hand held progammers will too... i have the diablo and it works also!
 
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Old 07-31-2005, 05:07 AM
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I'm installing a Magnaflow Tru X pipe W/C next weekend and will let you know how it sounds
 
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i love x pipes....with a set of bbk long tubes and dr. gas x and 40 series flows it makes the most hellacious sound ever!!! it sounds nothing like an h...i have an h on my car with the same setup (bbk long tubes & 40 series flows) and the difference is night and day! I would recommend a dr. gas to anyone
 
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Old 08-02-2005, 07:08 PM
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Well I Am Going To Try The O/r X-pipe. Hopefully It Will Sound Good With The Lt's And Flowmaster Catback. If Not Then I'll Look Into Buying An O/r H-pipe That Will Bolt Up To The Lt's, Thanks For All The Help!
 




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