Borla X pipe question
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Borla X pipe question
Good afternoon forum and happy 4th,
I have a few about the borla x pipe. Firstly I was wondering if the x pipe would make me have to get rid of my cats. I daily the Z so I need to pass emissions. Secondly, is the x pipe not just unbolt then bolt in? Does it require cutting? Any information is much appreciated and thank you in advance!
I have a few about the borla x pipe. Firstly I was wondering if the x pipe would make me have to get rid of my cats. I daily the Z so I need to pass emissions. Secondly, is the x pipe not just unbolt then bolt in? Does it require cutting? Any information is much appreciated and thank you in advance!
Le Mans Master
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From: Kelowna BC
The only one I know of goes behind the cats. You cut the pipes behind the cats, then clamp the new pipes in place.
You're doing this for sound mostly? Power difference would be minimal at best. Sound should be slightly quieter but more exotic sounding. Less burble/motor boaty.
You're doing this for sound mostly? Power difference would be minimal at best. Sound should be slightly quieter but more exotic sounding. Less burble/motor boaty.
Drifting
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Living in California I too need to pass smog inspection every other year. The x-pipe is installed after your cats so you will still be legal. If you are still running stock exhaust don't bother. There will not be any noticeable performance gains. I added one after having an after market exhaust installed. The new exhaust sounded awesome. Especially during hard acceleration! But, I could not stand the excessive popping during deceleration. The x-pipe took care of that by at least 95% or more.
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The only one I know of goes behind the cats. You cut the pipes behind the cats, then clamp the new pipes in place.
You're doing this for sound mostly? Power difference would be minimal at best. Sound should be slightly quieter but more exotic sounding. Less burble/motor boaty.
You're doing this for sound mostly? Power difference would be minimal at best. Sound should be slightly quieter but more exotic sounding. Less burble/motor boaty.
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Living in California I too need to pass smog inspection every other year. The x-pipe is installed after your cats so you will still be legal. If you are still running stock exhaust don't bother. There will not be any noticeable performance gains. I added one after having an after market exhaust installed. The new exhaust sounded awesome. Especially during hard acceleration! But, I could not stand the excessive popping during deceleration. The x-pipe took care of that by at least 95% or more.
. Thanks again!
