I really hate that sound.
#41
Race Director
BTW.... I recognize at least 3 other posters here beside me that road race theses cars, and one 1/4 mile guy... (there is more to life than a straight line:-)) you have some good experienced input here,,,
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Very good write up...
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...for-your-ride/
X vs. H
Although X- and H-pipes perform extremely well for a minimal investment in time and money, both offer unique properties that make one more suitable than the other depending on the application. “The two biggest differences between an X- and an H-pipe are sound and power. Generally, the X-pipe will deliver a more high-pitched exhaust note, making a car sound more exotic, whereas an H-pipe gives a dee..................................... ..
................For all-out power, X-pipes seem to be the winner, but H-pipes boast several advantages as well. “H-pipes typically offer increas..................
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...for-your-ride/
X vs. H
Although X- and H-pipes perform extremely well for a minimal investment in time and money, both offer unique properties that make one more suitable than the other depending on the application. “The two biggest differences between an X- and an H-pipe are sound and power. Generally, the X-pipe will deliver a more high-pitched exhaust note, making a car sound more exotic, whereas an H-pipe gives a dee..................................... ..
................For all-out power, X-pipes seem to be the winner, but H-pipes boast several advantages as well. “H-pipes typically offer increas..................
Personally, I'm sticking with Vizard's results and recommendations for my car.
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#43
Race Director
Paul, I gotta respectfully disagree with you on the quality of that magazine article. Those clowns repeatedly keep echoing that old disproved wives' tale about increasing backpressure gives you more bottom end torque. Complete nonsense. They also appear to have difficulty understanding how to convert from firing order sequence to exhaust pipe flow/pulse sequence, negating some of their statements. Additionally, their "advice" seems to contradict Vizard's (an actual engineer, not a journalist) recommendations in his books.
Personally, I'm sticking with Vizard's results and recommendations for my car.
Personally, I'm sticking with Vizard's results and recommendations for my car.
I did not read it in its entirety.. i was looking more so for the sound difference for the op... i will go with your view of the article... and agree with what you stated..
#44
Race Director
Thread Starter
Once in a while, it could see the track on a vintage road race day.
#45
Race Director
Story.... So I needed to post on youtube the video so as to post it here for the sound... thats all... so i posted it... and i get this remark?? lol...
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Candice Williams
So where is the proof of your uh "525 rwhp"? All I saw in your video is someone's red C3 making a bunch of needless noise. Instead of bragging about your car how about helping people in your Corvette Forum find and fix their problems? Oh yeah, with 525 rwhp how does your C3 pass the strict California smog tests?
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1st Who are you??? lol... 2nd The reason I posted this, is i needed the sound.. yea the sound.. someone in my corvette forum wanted to hear what a 3" mandrel bend with X-Pipe off of 1 7/8" Kooks headers from a 427" SBC 650hp would sound, and this is it... they sound european exotic.. 3rd My HP and my car are very well known on the Corvette forum,,, ;and yes.. 525 RWHP, under 3000 lbs. This car races at willow springs, and 5 other raceways in southern California,,, and Smog, none of your business is it? you do sound like a California liberal...
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So where is the proof of your uh "525 rwhp"? All I saw in your video is someone's red C3 making a bunch of needless noise. Instead of bragging about your car how about helping people in your Corvette Forum find and fix their problems? Oh yeah, with 525 rwhp how does your C3 pass the strict California smog tests?
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1st Who are you??? lol... 2nd The reason I posted this, is i needed the sound.. yea the sound.. someone in my corvette forum wanted to hear what a 3" mandrel bend with X-Pipe off of 1 7/8" Kooks headers from a 427" SBC 650hp would sound, and this is it... they sound european exotic.. 3rd My HP and my car are very well known on the Corvette forum,,, ;and yes.. 525 RWHP, under 3000 lbs. This car races at willow springs, and 5 other raceways in southern California,,, and Smog, none of your business is it? you do sound like a California liberal...
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#46
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Thread Starter
Sorry to see that.
I appreciated the video.
Thanks again
I appreciated the video.
Thanks again
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#47
Le Mans Master
Story.... So I needed to post on youtube the video so as to post it here for the sound... thats all... so i posted it... and i get this remark?? lol...
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Candice Williams
So where is the proof of your uh "525 rwhp"? All I saw in your video is someone's red C3 making a bunch of needless noise. Instead of bragging about your car how about helping people in your Corvette Forum find and fix their problems? Oh yeah, with 525 rwhp how does your C3 pass the strict California smog tests?
1 second ago
1st Who are you??? lol... 2nd The reason I posted this, is i needed the sound.. yea the sound.. someone in my corvette forum wanted to hear what a 3" mandrel bend with X-Pipe off of 1 7/8" Kooks headers from a 427" SBC 650hp would sound, and this is it... they sound european exotic.. 3rd My HP and my car are very well known on the Corvette forum,,, ;and yes.. 525 RWHP, under 3000 lbs. This car races at willow springs, and 5 other raceways in southern California,,, and Smog, none of your business is it? you do sound like a California liberal...
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Candice Williams
So where is the proof of your uh "525 rwhp"? All I saw in your video is someone's red C3 making a bunch of needless noise. Instead of bragging about your car how about helping people in your Corvette Forum find and fix their problems? Oh yeah, with 525 rwhp how does your C3 pass the strict California smog tests?
1 second ago
1st Who are you??? lol... 2nd The reason I posted this, is i needed the sound.. yea the sound.. someone in my corvette forum wanted to hear what a 3" mandrel bend with X-Pipe off of 1 7/8" Kooks headers from a 427" SBC 650hp would sound, and this is it... they sound european exotic.. 3rd My HP and my car are very well known on the Corvette forum,,, ;and yes.. 525 RWHP, under 3000 lbs. This car races at willow springs, and 5 other raceways in southern California,,, and Smog, none of your business is it? you do sound like a California liberal...
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Paul, “Candace Williams” is actually Michael Heathrow, AKA TooOldToRetire and a slew of other names. He has been blowing up my YouTube comments on my video I posted here as well. It seems since he is banned here, he likes to stalk us, then voice his opinion on our YouTube channels. I got 3 comments from him, then he changed IDs to Candace Williams. FYI
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Paul, “Candace Williams” is actually Michael Heathrow, AKA TooOldToRetire and a slew of other names. He has been blowing up my YouTube comments on my video I posted here as well. It seems since he is banned here, he likes to stalk us, then voice his opinion on our YouTube channels. I got 3 comments from him, then he changed IDs to Candace Williams. FYI
#50
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Paul, “Candace Williams” is actually Michael Heathrow, AKA TooOldToRetire and a slew of other names. He has been blowing up my YouTube comments on my video I posted here as well. It seems since he is banned here, he likes to stalk us, then voice his opinion on our YouTube channels. I got 3 comments from him, then he changed IDs to Candace Williams. FYI
laughing my frigging *** off!!!!! lol... and I think it was ToBrokeTo Retire... TBTR... geese that guy was so full of ****..
and yes,,,he should be gone... and stay gone.. here i have picture to remember him by:-)
#56
Race Director
which means not only is he trolling youtube, but the forum, and this particular thread...
what a tool what a troll....
Hey TwoStupidToPost..... know your reading this,,,, sucks ya can't reply huh?? lmao..
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#57
Le Mans Master
yep... .... I did that youtube channel the same day i posted it... did not have that channel in the past..
which means not only is he trolling youtube, but the forum, and this particular thread...
what a tool what a troll....
Hey TwoStupidToPost..... know your reading this,,,, sucks ya can't reply huh?? lmao..
which means not only is he trolling youtube, but the forum, and this particular thread...
what a tool what a troll....
Hey TwoStupidToPost..... know your reading this,,,, sucks ya can't reply huh?? lmao..
#59
Burning Brakes
AJ and Paul,
Many on here enjoy your threads and the technical information so keep up the good work.
The other issue kind of speaks for itself. All I can say is wow!
Many on here enjoy your threads and the technical information so keep up the good work.
The other issue kind of speaks for itself. All I can say is wow!
#60
Le Mans Master
Now, back to X pipe discussion.
Anyone contemplating an X Pipe, make sure to use one that has a full flow at the X with an average size merge between the two sides. What I mean is, you don’t want the X to be a pinch point in the middle, a lot of the cheaper X pipes like Jegs/Summit brand Xs have the two sides tightly merged, restricting over all flow. Ideally, you want both sides of the X to be a full 3” and tied together... vs two 3” pipes that are just sliced and merged.
Dr Gas, Flowmaster, Borla, Corsa all makes full size Xs with no pinch in the middle.
Anyone contemplating an X Pipe, make sure to use one that has a full flow at the X with an average size merge between the two sides. What I mean is, you don’t want the X to be a pinch point in the middle, a lot of the cheaper X pipes like Jegs/Summit brand Xs have the two sides tightly merged, restricting over all flow. Ideally, you want both sides of the X to be a full 3” and tied together... vs two 3” pipes that are just sliced and merged.
Dr Gas, Flowmaster, Borla, Corsa all makes full size Xs with no pinch in the middle.
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