Are all x pipes created equal
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Melting Slicks
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Are all x pipes created equal
Looks like the Borla x pipe is the least expensive stainless one out there. Typically around $240. Corsa and others around $330 or so. In the pics, the Borla x looks like a small slit at the x point. Is the Borla x as good as the others?
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From what I've read, there are no significant functional differences between aftermarket x pipes. I would go for the best looking one at the cheapest price. Any one you buy will definitely be an improvement over the OEM h-pipe. I personally like the Magnaflow version. But I think I am slightly biased.
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go with the one that has the smoothest lines or transition between each pipe.
Depending on where you mount the x-pipe will have slight power / tq differences
Mount the x-pipe right behind the cats, and a bit more HP, mount the x-pipe right before the over axle pipes( a bit farther back) more low end tq
Good luck
Depending on where you mount the x-pipe will have slight power / tq differences
Mount the x-pipe right behind the cats, and a bit more HP, mount the x-pipe right before the over axle pipes( a bit farther back) more low end tq
Good luck
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Get a true X-Pipe, like the one above,
Others are just two merged pipes with a open area between them and then welded together...
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Others are just two merged pipes with a open area between them and then welded together...
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Chip those are the ones you want.
The ones with just the two pipes merged together and welded. Those the X-pipes that produce more power.
PPl can do what they want, it is only a few pones or foot lbs anyway
The ones with just the two pipes merged together and welded. Those the X-pipes that produce more power.
PPl can do what they want, it is only a few pones or foot lbs anyway
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Bolt on cars are pretty much just for sound...which is better on a true x
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I ran a Bassani X-pipe on my '00 - very well made piece and did a great job of eliminating my popping and resonance.
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short answer, they're all equal. buy the cheapest one. You're not going to find one that gives you a 500hp gain.
I have the borla straight pipes (catback) and xpipe. With only that on a stock 02 C5 I put down 310rwhp and 315rwtq SAE corrected on a Mustang Dyno. Those are very conservative numbers.
I have the borla straight pipes (catback) and xpipe. With only that on a stock 02 C5 I put down 310rwhp and 315rwtq SAE corrected on a Mustang Dyno. Those are very conservative numbers.
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The true merged X pipes will do a better job of balancing exhaust pulses between banks giving a moderate scavenging effect lower RPMs. Bassinni (sp), WCC and Magniflow all make this version. I"m running the WCC version on my car.
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I have Corsa cat back,,and bought a Corsa X recently. Not out of loyalty or any thing,,just got a like new one for $150 from a buddy that got a new full header system a couple of hundred miles after he got the X installed!!
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Would it depend on if you've got headers or plan on getting them? I've got kooks on my car, and their custom x-pipe looks like the only thing that will fit on the bottom....
if not, let me know, cuz I really don't want to bust $850 on the catted-x pipe unless I have to.
if not, let me know, cuz I really don't want to bust $850 on the catted-x pipe unless I have to.
