X-Pipe opinions
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X-Pipe opinions
Which is the best quality x-pipe for a C-5 and why???
1. Corsa
2. Magnaflow
3. Bassani
4. Other brand
It will make a great Christmas gift for the Ms....
Thanks for the ideas...
KKR
1. Corsa
2. Magnaflow
3. Bassani
4. Other brand
It will make a great Christmas gift for the Ms....
Thanks for the ideas...
KKR
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I don't know about the other x-pipes, but I have the Bassani and it has been a good purchase. The fit and finish is very good and it solved much of my popping and resonance. I bought mine at one of the major Corvette events and got a great price.
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My local wheel/muffler shop had about a 15" X-pipe section made by Magnaflow that fit in place of the stock H-pipe section. They cut out the H-pipe section and welded in the Magnaflow X-pipe. Worked great and saved some $$. The factory 2.5" exhaust pipe is really not bad. Muffler shop guys said it was thick stuff to cut.
) and found their quality to be excellent.
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When you carefully study the fit and finish and how the X chamber is configured, the Bassani is the hands down winner in my book. They can be a little more expensive than others, but just compare the pictures and you can see why. You get what you pay for. In order to do it's job well an X pipe has to be more than just two exhaust pipes welded together. Many of the pieces for sale appear to be no more than just that, while the Bassani has a carefully engineered central chamber. It makes a big difference in performance and sound.
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Originally Posted by Scott04Z
When you carefully study the fit and finish and how the X chamber is configured, the Bassani is the hands down winner in my book. They can be a little more expensive than others, but just compare the pictures and you can see why. You get what you pay for. In order to do it's job well an X pipe has to be more than just two exhaust pipes welded together. Many of the pieces for sale appear to be no more than just that, while the Bassani has a carefully engineered central chamber. It makes a big difference in performance and sound.
The guys at Corvette Garage had the best price; $45 less than Mid-America......... I've dealt with M.A. for the past 15 years, but they were alot more proud of their pipe....... They are local, that's why I like them, but I'll shop around from now on...
Anyway, Thank you all for the opinions. This is a great forum...
K.K.
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I could only recommend an X-pipe as a means to turn the volume of sound down on your ehhaust system. Don't put one on because you are trying to add 3 to 5 HP cuz you ain't gonna get it.
Some exhaust systems sound better with an X-pipe and one is Corsa Indy's. If Borla is a bit to loud add an X-pipe.
If you are dead set on adding HP, open up the hole in the H-pipe. It is a lot cheeper. GM closed up the hole for a reason. I would sure like to know what it is.
Dan
Some exhaust systems sound better with an X-pipe and one is Corsa Indy's. If Borla is a bit to loud add an X-pipe.
If you are dead set on adding HP, open up the hole in the H-pipe. It is a lot cheeper. GM closed up the hole for a reason. I would sure like to know what it is.
Dan
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I have a Borla X pipe, looked and fit great. Got mine form Corvette Garage.
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-Corvette.html
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-Corvette.html
