X-pipe install?
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Murfreesboro TN
X-pipe install?
Can anyone send me a picture or something on where to cut the stock H-pipe to install a Bassani x-pipe. I guess I can just lay it out after I take it off, but want to make sure I do it right.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by EaglesNest
Can anyone send me a picture or something on where to cut the stock H-pipe to install a Bassani x-pipe. I guess I can just lay it out after I take it off, but want to make sure I do it right.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Washington PA
We cut my H pipe while it was still connected. Used a chain cutter. Works really good. As for measuring, we eyeballed it, marked it than double checked with measurements, triple checked again. We figured it would be better off a little short than long. (eighth inch). We did have the convience of a lift. We did not use the clamps Bassini included, we bought the stainless steel sleeve fit ones. After you tighten them up, you can still take them apart easily.
Pro
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From: Carthage NY
It doesn't come with instructions OR clamps. Just the pipe. Was kinda disappointed. Here's an install site though.
http://stl-vettes.com/Home/x-Pipe.asp
I'm glad I installed it, makes a world of difference. 
http://stl-vettes.com/Home/x-Pipe.asp
I'm glad I installed it, makes a world of difference.
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Instructor
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From: Murfreesboro TN
instructions
Thanks for the info, I bought the x-pipe from another forum member so I had no instrctions. If I had bought it new at their price and had no instructions I would have been PO. Thanks again.
Burning Brakes
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From: Inland Empire CA
I bought mine brand new from new era. It came with torca clamps, bolts, and gaskets. I must say... Bassani + LTs + Corsa Indys = sweet 
I just measured the overall length of the original H pipe section, then the X-pipe, and cut it accordingly. a little bit shy of 2 inches can be inserted into the Bassani X-pipe.
Man, I love my Bassani X pipe, it took away some of the sharpness of the Indys, yet gave it a more racey sound. Awesome.
I just measured the overall length of the original H pipe section, then the X-pipe, and cut it accordingly. a little bit shy of 2 inches can be inserted into the Bassani X-pipe.
Man, I love my Bassani X pipe, it took away some of the sharpness of the Indys, yet gave it a more racey sound. Awesome.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: West TN
Mine bassani came compelete with hardware as well, but it did not have instructions. With someone to assist you, hold it in position and mark; double and triple check. Get a chain pipe cutter from Autozone (loan-a-tool) and it will cut through the OEM pipe like butter.
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