"H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS????????
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"H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS????????
I've noticed that in the desciptions of many of your cars, there is something
called an "H" pipe. I've figured out what they look like from some of the
adds in the various magazines I subscribe to but I would really like to know
what exactly they do for performance? Educate me , please.
[Modified by GRAYGHOST, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
called an "H" pipe. I've figured out what they look like from some of the
adds in the various magazines I subscribe to but I would really like to know
what exactly they do for performance? Educate me , please.
[Modified by GRAYGHOST, 6:28 PM 4/14/2003]
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (GRAYGHOST)
The H pipe helps increase torque, cuts down some of the drooning in the exhuast and make both sides of the exhaust available to the other side.
This is a shot of my H pipe.
This is a shot of my H pipe.
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (mvftw)
Are there H-Pipe kits, I've only found duals, if no H-pipe. My local shop wants $750 for duals & H-pipe, a little pricy for me...
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (Alwyn678)
I got 2.5 aluminized pipes with an H-pipe fully welded and sealed (no tips, just down turned) for 300.00$ Tips were another 50.00$ which I plan to get soon..700.00$ and it better be mandrel bent and fully custom. :bs
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (Aaron-74)
That's why I asked, I'm going to get the Mid-America kit for $300 (duals - no H), but I'm going to look around for better pricing first...
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (mvftw)
Are there H-Pipe kits, I've only found duals, if no H-pipe. My local shop wants $750 for duals & H-pipe, a little pricy for me...
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (mvftw)
I have the Mid America 2.5" dual set up on my 1979 that I am willing to sell and it has the H pipe installed from a local shop. Oh yeah, it is fully welded with Flowmasters 40 series. I did cut it to drop my rear diff though.
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (GRAYGHOST)
The H pipe typically improves low end torque and quiets the system a bit. Here are a few pics of my setup with Dynomax headers.
[Modified by vettfixr, 8:09 PM 4/14/2003]
[Modified by vettfixr, 8:09 PM 4/14/2003]
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (GRAYGHOST)
I've noticed that in the desciptions of many of your cars, there is something
called an "H" pipe. ...
called an "H" pipe. ...
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (Ganey)
Rec.!
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St. Jude Donor '10, '13
Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (vettfixr)
Man it seems the more I read on this whole topic the more confused I get. I have an 80 that I want to get duals on and get rid of the converter. I was going to just have the pipes run straight back from the original headers (for now) to Flowmaster 50's and then tips out the back. Will this work? Will there be clearance issues if the pipes run under (closer to the ground) the crossmember, or should I set it up like the MAD systems and run both pipes down the pass side? And now - what about an H pipe? Do I need one, and if so where would it go?
Thanks
Steve*
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Thanks
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Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (SCS Red80)
Man it seems the more I read on this whole topic the more confused I get. I have an 80 that I want to get duals on and get rid of the converter. I was going to just have the pipes run straight back from the original headers (for now) to Flowmaster 50's and then tips out the back. Will this work? Will there be clearance issues if the pipes run under (closer to the ground) the crossmember, or should I set it up like the MAD systems and run both pipes down the pass side? And now - what about an H pipe? Do I need one, and if so where would it go?
Thanks
Steve*
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Thanks
Steve*
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St. Jude Donor '10, '13
Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (79VetteMike)
Mike,
Looks like no holes, just an indentation where the cat meets the front "Y" and then the rear "Y" takes off from the Cat to the exhaust.
Thanks for the offer, but I want to get this done soon, like next week - found a guy in town that will do all the pipes and the Flowmasters for $400.
BTW - you an AWO?
Steve
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Looks like no holes, just an indentation where the cat meets the front "Y" and then the rear "Y" takes off from the Cat to the exhaust.
Thanks for the offer, but I want to get this done soon, like next week - found a guy in town that will do all the pipes and the Flowmasters for $400.
BTW - you an AWO?
Steve
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From: OKC Oklahoma
Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (DaddyO)
How much are you looking to sell that for? Will it work on a stock 71? Easy to install?
Email me at: dan.fulop@gs.com
Email me at: dan.fulop@gs.com
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From: Eagle River AK
St. Jude Donor '10, '13
Re: "H" PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEMS???????? (79VetteMike)
Yea your right, i just looked at the MAD web site and up to the 79 it looks like two holes available in the cross member, and mine is just a indentation around the center. Oh well like you said Im getting a pretty good deal.
No Im not a AWO, a WD - whats a 2M tech?
Steve
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No Im not a AWO, a WD - whats a 2M tech?
Steve
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