[Z06] 2 X-Pipe Questions
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2 X-Pipe Questions
I have decided to put off doing LTs for the time being (please dont respond with do headers instead) and installing a cat-back and x-pipe. Two questions:
I know installing the x-pipe requires cutting and welding etc. My question is how easy is it to then return back to stock? Am I going to have to purchase an H-pipe? That would deter me from bothering with the x-pipe and just deal with popping on decel - not the end of the world to me.
Also, I am a firm believe that a pipe is a pipe is a pipe. Will the Borla x-pipe hook up just fine with a corsa pace exhaust? I already have purchased the pace exhaust and would prefer to go with borla x-pipe just because of price but just want to know if anyone knows for sure that this could cause any issues.
As Always,
Thanks a ton,
-Doug
I know installing the x-pipe requires cutting and welding etc. My question is how easy is it to then return back to stock? Am I going to have to purchase an H-pipe? That would deter me from bothering with the x-pipe and just deal with popping on decel - not the end of the world to me.
Also, I am a firm believe that a pipe is a pipe is a pipe. Will the Borla x-pipe hook up just fine with a corsa pace exhaust? I already have purchased the pace exhaust and would prefer to go with borla x-pipe just because of price but just want to know if anyone knows for sure that this could cause any issues.
As Always,
Thanks a ton,
-Doug
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Initially I installed a Bassani "slip fit" X-pipe because it just bolted up. And yes you will have to cut off the H pipe. Im not sure why you would reinstall the H pipe. Other than the popping being eliminated, the X pipe would be good for a few extra ponies as well as giving you a deeper sound depending on the exhaust install.
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Interesting. I will look into that. I suppose If I put the stock TI's back on the x-pipe could remain?
Anway, anyone have a corsa cat back running borla x-pipe that can chime in?
Thanks again,
-Doug
Anway, anyone have a corsa cat back running borla x-pipe that can chime in?
Thanks again,
-Doug
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Initially I installed a Bassani "slip fit" X-pipe because it just bolted up. And yes you will have to cut off the H pipe. Im not sure why you would reinstall the H pipe. Other than the popping being eliminated, the X pipe would be good for a few extra ponies as well as giving you a deeper sound depending on the exhaust install.
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Also, I am a firm believe that a pipe is a pipe is a pipe. Will the Borla x-pipe hook up just fine with a corsa pace exhaust? I already have purchased the pace exhaust and would prefer to go with borla x-pipe just because of price but just want to know if anyone knows for sure that this could cause any issues.
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Thanks for the help. I got thrown off because I was looking at the Corsa x-pipe on marylandspeed.com and it said that it is only compatible with the corsa cat-backs, which goes against, what you said, but doesnt make any sense.
I'll leave this open for debate but I think I'm ready to order the borla x-pipe today.
I'll leave this open for debate but I think I'm ready to order the borla x-pipe today.
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Initially I installed a Bassani "slip fit" X-pipe because it just bolted up. And yes you will have to cut off the H pipe. Im not sure why you would reinstall the H pipe. Other than the popping being eliminated, the X pipe would be good for a few extra ponies as well as giving you a deeper sound depending on the exhaust install.
Besides, Borla and Corsa don't make X pipes. They make a set of mated pipes they call an X pipe and they provide little or no scavaging.
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I disagree. I had a Borla x-pipe before going to full longtube headers. It smoothed out the exhaust a bit, particularly on deceleration.
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Same here. I was told that an X would add a bit of torque as well. Not enough to feel on a SOTP meter though. Def. smoothed out sound though. 
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Won't add any power but it will eliminate the exhaust "jingle" if you have it. That's the only reason I dumped the H-pipe for an X on my '03. I still have decel popping when the engine is cold.