DBOTHEBOSS

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

DARRYLZO6

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.

DBOTHEBOSS

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

skyavonee

skyavonee

Every bolt-on x-pipe is compatible with every bolt-on axle back exhaust.

DBOTHEBOSS

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.

AU N EGL

If your not putting on headers, leave the H-pipe alone. Just get new muffler ( axle back)

changing the H-pipe to an X-pipe will do nothing with out headers and high flow cats.

Last C5

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.

bumble-z

I agree, 100%.

Yellow03Z06

X2

Save the X pipe money for when you do buy headers.

skyavonee

I disagree. I had a Borla x-pipe before going to full longtube headers. It smoothed out the exhaust a bit, particularly on deceleration.

tlove32

X3

Complete waste of money - do the X-pipe when you get headers

Dennis Wilson

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.

anothertoy

Whatever you do to the exhaust is really just for sound. The only thing that really makes a difference is LT's. Why don't you just look for a good set of used LT's and go from there?

AU N EGL

Minor sound change.

Going the whole air intake, tb, to LTs, and full exhaust makes a difference.

skyavonee

Exactly. That's all we're saying. So it doesn't do "nothing", and it's not a "complete waste" assuming one's expectations are realistic. I don't think anyone is claiming it adds a boatload of power.

Atok

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.