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Old 10-18-2016, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedo
Both the one on my car and the one I have in the garage look the same to me. Well, a bit different, but both look like x-pipes. Not sure why the one on my car is different than the 08 NPP x-pipe though.
With what I see they both look the same. I cant get a full view of the one on your car plus it is older.
Old 10-18-2016, 09:30 PM
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My 08 (Dec. bld.) with NPP and Z51 came with an "X" pipe. If I not mistaken, all 2008+ base corvettes came with the "X" pipe.

Z06 had "H" pipe until 2011, then "X" pipe.
Old 10-18-2016, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Cherokee Nation
No, Midnight you are OK....The X-Pipe was introduced on all 08 base vettes Z51 option or the npp did not mean you got an X-Pipe.My 08 was made in December 2007.
You confused me there. Was the x-pipe on ALL Corvettes for 2008 then?
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Originally Posted by Weedo
You confused me there. Was the x-pipe on ALL Corvettes for 2008 then?
I think someone earlier in the thread said 2008 Z06 had H-pipe, but it sounds like most base models, even with exhaust options got X-pipes.
Old 10-18-2016, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedo
You confused me there. Was the x-pipe on ALL Corvettes for 2008 then?
Yes all base models.
Old 10-18-2016, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Weedo
I recently purchased my 5th Corvette (an '08 C6). I'm installing my usual exhaust (Borla) and wondering about what differences you gain by adding an X-Pipe as well. I've done one in the past with the X-Pipe & Borla, but honestly it's been so many years I don't recall the benefit.

Sound: does it sound that much "better" by adding the X-Pipe?
Power: is there any gain in power, say, 4-5hp?
Brand: I found a local GM X-pipe someone is selling but i'm unsure whether there's a big need to go with the $500 Borla X or just go with the GM ($150?).
it will make it quieter and smooth out the notes in my case
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Originally Posted by Weedo
You confused me there. Was the x-pipe on ALL Corvettes for 2008 then?
BTW Weedo: You made the best choice on your exhaust."Borla"....



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