Do I Need to install an X pipe?

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Apr 10, 2007 | 02:40 PM

Johnjr4521

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Do I Need to install an X pipe?

I have a 97 6 speed ,Im putting on Borla stingers this week and want to know DO I need to instal an X pipe or will the one on there be ok?

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:19 PM

XKR100

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Originally Posted by Johnjr4521

I have a 97 6 speed ,Im putting on Borla stingers this week and want to know DO I need to instal an X pipe or will the one on there be ok?

Put an X-Pipe on,it'll balance out the exhaust and cut down on the burble on deceleration.Take the H-pipe and sell it on the parts section.jerry

Apr 10, 2007 | 04:24 PM

STLKillerC5

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You don't have to get one, but it's highly recommended. Will help with exhaust flow and sounds better.

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:02 PM

Tx Ray-C5

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Originally Posted by STLKillerC5

You don't have to get one, but it's highly recommended. Will help with exhaust flow and sounds better.

For Magna Flow catback as well ??

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:15 PM

JEEP/C5

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Any c5/c6 exhaust will sound better with an x pipe. Much less popping and smooths out the flow. IMO I would not install any aftermarket cat back without an x pipe.

Apr 10, 2007 | 05:27 PM

scformula

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IMO if you are going to get a set of LT headers in the future, you should wait. Most LT header systems out come with the x-pipe.

Apr 10, 2007 | 06:14 PM

Corvette-Chris

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You dont NEED it by anymeans....It will decrease the popping sound at deceleration but I like that sound !!

Sean at LG said I only lost a couple horses by not having one.

Chris

Apr 11, 2007 | 12:00 AM

Joy of 6

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Originally Posted by STLKillerC5

You don't have to get one, but it's highly recommended. Will help with exhaust flow and sounds better.

I agree, the X pipe was one fo the first mods I did and as the other posters say, it does make the exhaust sound much smoother and no motor boat sounds.

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Apr 11, 2007 | 03:45 PM

Johnjr4521

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X pipe

im going to go with the x pipe, got one for 212$ on line,thank you for the help.

Apr 11, 2007 | 06:54 PM

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GreyGT-C

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how about me????

I have longtube headers and Z06 Ti rear sections? Should i go with an X-pipe also, since it really isn't an aftermarket catback.....

........................damned money pit!

Apr 11, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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nmbis2k

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I installed the X pipe, and then Stinger...and enjoy both upgrades.

Apr 11, 2007 | 08:35 PM

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richieice

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I purchased my 98 with a Corsa exhaust without the x pipe and the only difference there will be is the sound. I like that sound, makes people move out of my way. I was thinking of getting the x pipe, but for 200 and I wont notice a difference in performance...? For 130 I could get the throttle ported or for 100 more I could get an LS6 intake. So my question is will I notice any difference in performance if I get the x pipe?

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