Thoughts on different X-Pipes

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Jul 6, 2005 | 07:16 PM

SCannon

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Thoughts on different X-Pipes

I need opinions on a full lenth X-pipe. I want one that is a direct bolt in Headers ---> Mufflers no cats. Or..... If anyone has a hook up to get a good discount somewhere?

Thanks..

Jul 6, 2005 | 08:48 PM

MisterC

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My apologies if I'm wrong, but I don't believe anyone makes a bolt-on x-pipe. Cutting, but not necessarily welding, is required.

Jul 6, 2005 | 10:01 PM

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This is off of the WCC site:

Everyone knows the quality of Corsa, well the quality continues with this bolt on 100% Stainless Steel X-Pipe. This X-Pipe will bolt up to any after market or stock muffler system and comes with all necessary hardware.

MAGNAFLOW'S HIGH PERFORMANCE X-PIPE, Will increase performance to any C5. Made of 100% Stainless Steel and will bolt up to any C5 muffler System. Up to 8 HP gain. Simple installation requires no welding.

Made of 100% Stainless Steel, this X-pipe will fit onto any aftermarket C5 Muffler system. Eliminates almost all of the popping upon rapid deceleration. Adds 6-8 horsepower and 12-14 lbs of torque. Balances out back pressure between the left and right banks of the engine. This is an exclusive WCC Performance Product.

I figured they would just Sleeve on in the front and bolt to the back?

Jul 7, 2005 | 12:17 AM

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Well they do sleeve in up front and bolt up in the back. But, you have to cut off the existing pipes to length for the new x-pipe to sleeve to.
From the pictures I've seen the Magnaflow and Bassani seem to be true x-pipes while the Corsa is more of a blended X. I have the Magnaflow and the quality is excellent.

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:35 AM

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I've had both the Dynatech X-Pipe and Magnaflow X-Pipe. Both are fine.

Mark

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:48 AM

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I heard that the random tech x-pipe cats setup requires no welding or cutting since you are replacing the cats as well, is that true?

Jul 7, 2005 | 09:51 AM

t56gen3

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I read somewhere that if you buy the catless Bassani x-pipe and the one that keeps the cats in place you can bolt them together and not have to cut any factory piping; it makes a bolt-in replacement.