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May 30, 2006 | 11:30 PM

Vette'n04

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X Pipe Question

Can an X pipe be used an a car WITHOUT headers and ONLY a Cat Back system? If so, are there any performance benefits?

May 31, 2006 | 02:46 AM

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Not being an expert, I would say yes, it can be used if cut into the stock system... but why?!? I don't think the cost of the mod would justify any performance benefits... I thought that the X-pipe on my LT setup was just to reduce the popping from the system and equalize pressure, not really to increase a lot of hp...

May 31, 2006 | 03:52 AM

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Yes, that's how I have mine set up. Mainly eliminates the burbuling sound on deceleration. I don't beleive there's any performance gain.

May 31, 2006 | 04:45 AM

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It can also rid your car of that "jingling sound" from the factory H-pipe.

May 31, 2006 | 06:31 AM

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I've got an X-pipe on my car and all I have is a cat back system. I installed it to help quiet down the drone and popping I was experiencing with my B&B exhaust. Worked wonders. Probably not much of a performance gain, but the noise reduction was well worth it.