straight or X pipe
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Cupertino ca
straight or X pipe
on my 96 the resignator is coming off, some people say go with an X-pipe (i have one) and some people say just have straight pipes welded in place... what would be to advatages and disadvantages to both??
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Panhandle FL
Re: straight or X pipe (CaliforniaVette)
I would go with a X pipe or H pipe. I bought my 92 with no resonator and duals all the way out.I don't like the way it sounds.You tend to hear one side louder than the other (while in the car).With a crossover you get more of a smooth roar or powerfull woosh.I've had H pipes before and loved how it smoothed out the exhaust note.Not so much quieter, just smoother and well balanced.Ever been behind a jacked up Z71 truck with true duals? You can hear the different cylinder banks firing, raspy.It's a matter of taste, but I don't want my vette to sound like some clapped out mustang 5.0.
As I'm typing this, I'm staring at my new Hooker SuperComps, ceramic coated, just dieing to put them in with a crossover. :chevy
As I'm typing this, I'm staring at my new Hooker SuperComps, ceramic coated, just dieing to put them in with a crossover. :chevy
Race Director
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Re: straight or X pipe (CaliforniaVette)
If you have an LT-4, you have a factory h-pipe so you could just weld in straight tubing. That's what I have done and am pleased.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Rochester NY
Re: straight or X pipe (LT-4 CE)
you are wasting your time and $ on teh traight pipe. It horrible sound and lost of low end. I did the straight pipe and hate it. Now I got Dr. Gas X pipe and am very happy with it
Instructor
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From: louisville ky
Re: straight or X pipe (CaliforniaVette)
I went with no resonator and straight pipe and a cross-over up by transmission. I wouldn't go with straight pipe only though. From what I understand X-pipe or H is always better than just straight duels.
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