is x-pipe needed
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Murrieta CA
An x-pipe is not required. You might want one if you don't like the pop/gurgle on decel that you will probably experience after your exhaust is installed. Personally I liked that sound. I got my x-pipe to eliminate the motorboat sound at idle and the metallic "jingle" sound I experienced after installing my GHL Bullets. I'd suggest not getting the x-pipe right away and see how you like the sound of your exhaust. Then add the x-pipe if you want the exhaust tones mellowed a little.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ghent
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by DirteeDave
An x-pipe is not required. You might want one if you don't like the pop/gurgle on decel that you will probably experience after your exhaust is installed. Personally I liked that sound. I got my x-pipe to eliminate the motorboat sound at idle and the metallic "jingle" sound I experienced after installing my GHL Bullets. I'd suggest not getting the x-pipe right away and see how you like the sound of your exhaust. Then add the x-pipe if you want the exhaust tones mellowed a little.
Gurgle /pop = teh suck. 
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Shelton CT
I installed my Corsa Indys and loved the sound. Later I installed the x-pipe and was very disappointed in the loss of the aggressive sound. It was to quite for me so I took off the x-pipe and sold it.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Shelton CT
Oh, BTW if you install the x-pipe it will require cutting the stock pipe just after the Cats. Some owners do not want to do that. The exhaust system alone requires no cutting and is a direct bolt on.
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From: Geneva, IL Bring back the Chief!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14,'19-'20-'21-'22
Originally Posted by DirteeDave
An x-pipe is not required. You might want one if you don't like the pop/gurgle on decel that you will probably experience after your exhaust is installed. Personally I liked that sound. I got my x-pipe to eliminate the motorboat sound at idle and the metallic "jingle" sound I experienced after installing my GHL Bullets. I'd suggest not getting the x-pipe right away and see how you like the sound of your exhaust. Then add the x-pipe if you want the exhaust tones mellowed a little.
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