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Old Mar 22, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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I have a 03 A&A Vortech with 1-7/8" Kooks, high flow cats, 3" pipes, I am installing B&B PRT's soon.

Should i install an X pipe and why?

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Yes.
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Yes.
Great answer thanks How about a reason why?
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I don't know about performance gain but it equalizes backpressure between the two sides, changes the tone of the exhaust, and eliminates that gurgling/popping noise when you get off the accelerator.


I think
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Magnaflow makes an excellent X-Pipe. I should know. I have one
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Originally Posted by jbondfl
I don't know about performance gain but it equalizes backpressure between the two sides, changes the tone of the exhaust, and eliminates that gurgling/popping noise when you get off the accelerator.


I think
Ok thanks!!! I hate the gurgling/popping noise
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The X-Pipe will prevent exhaust popping on deceleration. Bassani makes a great one also....
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Originally Posted by jbondfl
I don't know about performance gain but it equalizes backpressure between the two sides, changes the tone of the exhaust, and eliminates that gurgling/popping noise when you get off the accelerator.
Absolutely correct.
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Originally Posted by ctvette2003
Great answer thanks How about a reason why?
After extensive research by many reputable entities, the reason WHY is thus:

IT WILL LIGHTEN YOUR WALLET

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