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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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Will the popping on decel go away totally? or will it just be less noticeable? I kinda like it. How many horses can I expect to pick up with the X pipe?
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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The popping will more than likely go away, as far as HP you won't gain very much if any, sorry.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:15 AM
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Vette Magazine picked up 2 rwhp on the addition of a Magnaflow X-pipe. The popping will fade a bit but not go away. The X-pipe will quiet down the tone a bit but sound a bit more like single exhaust. I had aX-pipe on for 2 weeks and gave it away as I did not care for the sound. I like the old fashion "true dual" exhaust note. $275.00 for the X-pipe + labor for install +labor for dismantling and then +$150.00 for rewelding back on old H-pipe 2 weeks later. This was a costly mistake 4 me. I GAVE this X-pipe 4 free to Forum member Blue98Coupe in Sactcramento CA. Hope this helps.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Been there and the popping will decrease but not go away completely....
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