X pipe crossover installed, what a difference
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That actually looks like the x-pipe in my Magnaflow system. I bought it a couple months ago, but have yet to install it. When the 5 speed goes in, the pipes will go on. I figure it will be ready to roll after tax season!!!
I look foward to hearing a new clip!!!
I look foward to hearing a new clip!!!
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I have the same crossmember from bowties and was thinking about curving the H-pipe under the tranny mount to keep it within 18".
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Is anyone worried about the heat generated near the rear-end? heat in the differential oil along with natural friction heat being to high? or the extra heat near the composite spring?
Also you plate says 1979, but your rear looks like an 80+ did you do this change? if so how difficult was it? and how much weight did you save?
Also you plate says 1979, but your rear looks like an 80+ did you do this change? if so how difficult was it? and how much weight did you save?
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Is anyone worried about the heat generated near the rear-end? heat in the differential oil along with natural friction heat being to high? or the extra heat near the composite spring?
Also you plate says 1979, but your rear looks like an 80+ did you do this change? if so how difficult was it? and how much weight did you save?
Also you plate says 1979, but your rear looks like an 80+ did you do this change? if so how difficult was it? and how much weight did you save?
The X-pipe doesn't generate any more heat than the non-X pipes.
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The X-pipe doesn't generate any more heat than the non-X pipes.
The X-pipe doesn't generate any more heat than the non-X pipes.
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Yep, Didn't expect much from the X pipe since I already had an H pipe, but I was surprised. Maybe someone can explain why. I would advise anyone with an H pipe and their system is still too loud, try an X pipe before you toss the mufflers. I drove the car to work this morning and I had a conversation with the wife. Tonight I'll try the stereo.
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But I'm one to talk because my three inch system with 3 1/2 in and out mufflers sets off car alarms driving slow in parking lots
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Unless you have a vid of the drone in the car, its hard to tell. Sounds great to me in both vids actually.
The second vid, with X-pipe, sounds better on the vid, only because the first vid seemed to be clipping the sound (pegged out your mic).
Doesnt sound like you lost anything on acceleration, but if the drone is gone, sounds like success to me!!
The second vid, with X-pipe, sounds better on the vid, only because the first vid seemed to be clipping the sound (pegged out your mic).
Doesnt sound like you lost anything on acceleration, but if the drone is gone, sounds like success to me!!
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Unless you have a vid of the drone in the car, its hard to tell. Sounds great to me in both vids actually.
The second vid, with X-pipe, sounds better on the vid, only because the first vid seemed to be clipping the sound (pegged out your mic).
Doesnt sound like you lost anything on acceleration, but if the drone is gone, sounds like success to me!!
The second vid, with X-pipe, sounds better on the vid, only because the first vid seemed to be clipping the sound (pegged out your mic).
Doesnt sound like you lost anything on acceleration, but if the drone is gone, sounds like success to me!!
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Bee Jay,
You know what you have to do now. Seeing that you already have an H pipe, you must complete the following experiment for the benefit of all of us here.
STEP #1: Cut the H pipe and fit in an operable exhaust heat riser valve and make sure that there are no leaks.
STEP #2: Get a long piece of vacuum hose and connect one end to a good vacuum source on the engine, feed it into the passenger's compartment, and then loop it and run the other end down to the heat riser valve in the H pipe.
STEP #3: Then, with a passenger holding the hose and a pair of pliers, go for a drive and have the passenger squeeze the hose closed at various engine and road speeds, thereby opening and closing the valve, and therefore, the H pipe. Record the different sounds from both inside and out.
STEP #4: Report your findings here so that we all may learn.
Be prepared to become famous! Let's see - Einstein, Von Braun, Bee Jay! I can see it already.
Regards from Down Under
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You know what you have to do now. Seeing that you already have an H pipe, you must complete the following experiment for the benefit of all of us here.
STEP #1: Cut the H pipe and fit in an operable exhaust heat riser valve and make sure that there are no leaks.
STEP #2: Get a long piece of vacuum hose and connect one end to a good vacuum source on the engine, feed it into the passenger's compartment, and then loop it and run the other end down to the heat riser valve in the H pipe.
STEP #3: Then, with a passenger holding the hose and a pair of pliers, go for a drive and have the passenger squeeze the hose closed at various engine and road speeds, thereby opening and closing the valve, and therefore, the H pipe. Record the different sounds from both inside and out.
STEP #4: Report your findings here so that we all may learn.
Be prepared to become famous! Let's see - Einstein, Von Braun, Bee Jay! I can see it already.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
11 weeks to go
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glad your X-pipe made a difference. i have never heard anyone yet say they were happy with a H-pipe over a X-pipe. i think yours sounds heaps better now .love the video below too..should be more like them on here.
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Bee Jay,
You know what you have to do now. Seeing that you already have an H pipe, you must complete the following experiment for the benefit of all of us here.
STEP #1: Cut the H pipe and fit in an operable exhaust heat riser valve and make sure that there are no leaks.
STEP #2: Get a long piece of vacuum hose and connect one end to a good vacuum source on the engine, feed it into the passenger's compartment, and then loop it and run the other end down to the heat riser valve in the H pipe.
STEP #3: Then, with a passenger holding the hose and a pair of pliers, go for a drive and have the passenger squeeze the hose closed at various engine and road speeds, thereby opening and closing the valve, and therefore, the H pipe. Record the different sounds from both inside and out.
STEP #4: Report your findings here so that we all may learn.
Be prepared to become famous! Let's see - Einstein, Von Braun, Bee Jay! I can see it already.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
11 weeks to go
You know what you have to do now. Seeing that you already have an H pipe, you must complete the following experiment for the benefit of all of us here.
STEP #1: Cut the H pipe and fit in an operable exhaust heat riser valve and make sure that there are no leaks.
STEP #2: Get a long piece of vacuum hose and connect one end to a good vacuum source on the engine, feed it into the passenger's compartment, and then loop it and run the other end down to the heat riser valve in the H pipe.
STEP #3: Then, with a passenger holding the hose and a pair of pliers, go for a drive and have the passenger squeeze the hose closed at various engine and road speeds, thereby opening and closing the valve, and therefore, the H pipe. Record the different sounds from both inside and out.
STEP #4: Report your findings here so that we all may learn.
Be prepared to become famous! Let's see - Einstein, Von Braun, Bee Jay! I can see it already.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
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Here is another video.
Bee Jay
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I installed an H pipe exactly 18" behind the header collectors, between the transmission mt and crossover. Used 2" pipe connecting to 2.5" duals. The total installation with Magnaflows was a performance improvement but I still have resonance at 14-1500rpms. Too small an H pipe?? Couldn't fit a larger diam in there.
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I installed an H pipe exactly 18" behind the header collectors, between the transmission mt and crossover. Used 2" pipe connecting to 2.5" duals. The total installation with Magnaflows was a performance improvement but I still have resonance at 14-1500rpms. Too small an H pipe?? Couldn't fit a larger diam in there.
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x-pipe custom exhaust
here's some photos of x-pipe exhausts we have done lately:
3" bigblock
2 1/2" smallblock
3" bigblock
2 1/2" smallblock
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