?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe?
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?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe?
I have a 2001 6 speed coupe and finally doing some upgrades. I will be installing a Donaldson Blackwing Filter, Z51 Sway bars and Corsa Indy cat back. My question is if I should also install the Corsa X pipe? Will it tone the sound of the cat back too much? Is it true you get better throttle response with the X pipe? Thanks for help !
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
It's a matter of personal preference...I did NOT get the X-pipe cuz I love that POP POP POP... :cool:
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
Hey Now:
I have the Indys and did not go with the x-pipe. Tones the pipes down too much for my taste. But the x-pipe will add a few more hp though. See if you can find one near you and take a listen :yesnod:
I have the Indys and did not go with the x-pipe. Tones the pipes down too much for my taste. But the x-pipe will add a few more hp though. See if you can find one near you and take a listen :yesnod:
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (barryscott)
2001 has the pre-cats which tone it down a little anyway. Try it without the X-pipe first. You can always add an X-pipe later if you like.
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
I added X-pipe (Bassani) to tone down POP-POP-POP (personal preference). As Cliff-B said try without...you can always add. Here is a how to do-it-yourself http://home.att.net/~jansseng/x-Pipe.htm
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
Thanks for your suggestions. Has anybody installed this combo or any X pipe with the Corsa Indys on a 2001? Does the X pipe just eliminate the popping but retains the Indys deep sound? Any improvement in horsepower and throttle response?
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
I had a bassani X pipe on mine. I found that I lost about 5 hp and 10 TQ with the X pipe on a head cam header setup. Made it way to quiet too. You want to buy a new bassani X pipe, IT LOOKS REAL NICE.
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (hpcubed)
I have the magnaflow x-pipe hooked up to the corsa indy's i thought it sounded great until i heard JB's without the x-pipe Much bolder sound in my opinion. I have to hear long term to make a final decision, but i am holding onto my H-pipe for now. Still pops a little even with the x-pipe.
I like the pop :D
I like the pop :D
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
Corsa says their X-pipe reduces popping. No way. I have the their X-pipe and Indy exhaust and the popping/gurggling is more pronounced than ever. Even on upshifting I hear a little pop between gears. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just something you should know about. After a while it kinda' grows on you. :yesnod:
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (TRF)
Thanks for your input. TRF, did you feel faster throttle response? From your response TRF, I am going to install the Corsa X pipe with the Corsa Indys. I am glad to hear there is still popping and the aggressive sound is not lost. I dont understand how one of the post said they lost horsepower and torque? You should have an easier flowing system with less restriction. All the advertisments for different X pipes say they increase HP and torque, unless they are lying just to sell it??Any comments anyone...anyone??
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
Hard to tell about throttle response. The Z06 is very torquey. They definitely have better flow than the titanium exhaust. I have to believe more HP and torque was gained, however small. Personally, I just wanted a louder, more exotic sound, and I got it with this setup.
Corsa also claims that their Crossover Pipe (x-pipe) eliminates gurgling (motorboat) at idle. Yes it does. Idle is smooth with a hint of anger. :reddevil
Corsa also claims that their Crossover Pipe (x-pipe) eliminates gurgling (motorboat) at idle. Yes it does. Idle is smooth with a hint of anger. :reddevil
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (SRitger)
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It's a matter of personal preference...I did NOT get the X-pipe cuz I love that POP POP POP...
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Ditto......the Indys are not loud and I like the snap, crackel and pop. If the X-pipe
stops the pop, I don't want to have anything to do with it.
It's a matter of personal preference...I did NOT get the X-pipe cuz I love that POP POP POP...
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Ditto......the Indys are not loud and I like the snap, crackel and pop. If the X-pipe
stops the pop, I don't want to have anything to do with it.
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
When I was at B & B a few months ago they said the dyno'd several configurations of X pipe and could find none that increased hp.
By the way, I'm amused at guys on the forum that claim SOTP's improvements on things that MIGHT at five hp. I just don't believe anyone can feel five hp. My point is, in God we trust, all others bring data (back to back dyno slips would be nice).
By the way, I'm amused at guys on the forum that claim SOTP's improvements on things that MIGHT at five hp. I just don't believe anyone can feel five hp. My point is, in God we trust, all others bring data (back to back dyno slips would be nice).
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Re: ?Install Corsa Indy with or without Corsa X pipe? (Silver Bullit)
I had the X pipe installed at the same time the Indy's were and I still
have the popping sound, although it is not annoying.
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have the popping sound, although it is not annoying.
:cheers: The Hub
