Adding X-Pipe to Corsa Pace catback
06-15-2009, 09:17 PM
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Adding X-Pipe to Corsa Pace catback
Few questions concerning the Corsa X-pipe. I currently have all stock exhaust with a Corsa catback. Do not want to jump to headers right now. Please do not respond saying just get headers. I am simply wondering if there is any performance gains and sound changes by switching out the stock H pipe on my 1999 to the Corsa X-pipe? Thanks!
06-15-2009, 09:26 PM
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There won't be any performance gains from an X-pipe, but you will notice a mellower sound with less decel popping and less motorboat sound. I have this exact set up on my Pace Car, it sounds good with out the snap crackle pop and gurgle characteristic of the Corsa exhaust without the X-pipe.
06-15-2009, 10:06 PM
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If you install a X-Pipe you'll lose the motorboat sound at idle.
06-16-2009, 02:42 AM
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I've been involved in some R&D on exhausts and the best place for the Merge ( "X") is right after the collectors... You want to smooth and balance out the exhaust pulses before they enter the long mid pipes...
Currently, I believe ARH has this design and it works well!
WCC has an interesting design as well incorporating the X within a muffler prior to the over axle pipes. I'm not sure how their can is made or if there are any benifits to that design at all... But it looks cool!
Currently, I believe ARH has this design and it works well!
WCC has an interesting design as well incorporating the X within a muffler prior to the over axle pipes. I'm not sure how their can is made or if there are any benifits to that design at all... But it looks cool!
06-16-2009, 03:44 AM
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I didn't have headers on mine either, but did have a B&B route 66 catback system. I had a lot of drone/popping from the exhaust - not something I wanted at all. I installed a Bassani x-pipe and probably 95% of the drone went away and the exhaust had a deeper tone to it. Really no performance gains though.
06-16-2009, 06:26 AM
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I didn't have headers on mine either, but did have a B&B route 66 catback system. I had a lot of drone/popping from the exhaust - not something I wanted at all. I installed a Bassani x-pipe and probably 95% of the drone went away and the exhaust had a deeper tone to it. Really no performance gains though.
06-16-2009, 10:31 AM
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There won't be any performance gains from an X-pipe, but you will notice a mellower sound with less decel popping and less motorboat sound. I have this exact set up on my Pace Car, it sounds good with out the snap crackle pop and gurgle characteristic of the Corsa exhaust without the X-pipe.
My Vette used to be like that before the blower and it had a nice sound for stock
06-16-2009, 12:26 PM
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06-17-2009, 11:10 AM
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I just got a hot deal from a buddy of mine,,he barely used his corsa X before he went headers and a whole hew system. I have the Corsa Touring,,and kinda like the crackle pop on decel,,,going to kind of miss it!! I will like the smoother sound though!
!! I will like the smoother sound though!
