X Pipe Good or Bad???
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X Pipe Good or Bad???
What will happen if I eliminate the resonator and replace it with a "X" pipe???
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You may notice a little more torque at low RPMs. I had a Power Effects system on my car and added a crossover (which has the same effect as an X-pipe) just beyond the resonator. It made a noticeable difference in feel and response. It also smoothed out the exhaust note nicely. I'm getting ready to add an X-pipe to my current system too.
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Originally Posted by Irishpilot03
If you already have an exhaust system like Borla, your car will get slightly louder. If you add long tube headers, you will get some resonance at highway speeds.
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Originally Posted by 4REGT4
I have SW Long tube headers (no cats) - x-pipe in place of the resonator and Flowmaster Super 40s .. I have ZERO resonance at all RPMS. However
) and it has the B&B x-pipe with EM longtubes. I think a lot of the people who have said they have problems with resonance don't have the x-pipe, not the other way around.
