X-Pipe
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Jacksonville Fl
X-Pipe
Stock H-pipe verse's X-Pipe, is it worth the cost to change from the stock H-Pipe to an upgrade X-pipe. What are the advantages to a DD? My current exhaust is the Corsa Touring i beleive, not sure but from all the research i have done looks and sounds like the Touring setup.
Any input would greatly be appreciated, Thanks.........................
Any input would greatly be appreciated, Thanks.........................
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 285
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From: Placentia CA
I bought a used Corsa X-pipe here on the forum. I didn’t feel any big power difference although it’s supposed to be worth a few HP. There is a difference in the sound though. Seems like the pitch of the exhaust is a little lower and I used to have a little light popping on deceleration that is now completely gone. My exhaust set up is a set of JBA shorty headers, the X-Pipe and a set of Ti’s. Not the best set up for power I know but wanted to keep it legal.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Sandy Ego Ca.
I bought a used Corsa X-pipe here on the forum. I didn’t feel any big power difference although it’s supposed to be worth a few HP. There is a difference in the sound though. Seems like the pitch of the exhaust is a little lower and I used to have a little light popping on deceleration that is now completely gone. My exhaust set up is a set of JBA shorty headers, the X-Pipe and a set of Ti’s. Not the best set up for power I know but wanted to keep it legal.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
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St. Jude Donor '17
I have corsa indy exhaust and after adding the corsa x
the idle sound is not loud or burbly anymore, I do not grin as big when im wot with the xpipe. It did contribute to faster time at the drag strip however.
the idle sound is not loud or burbly anymore, I do not grin as big when im wot with the xpipe. It did contribute to faster time at the drag strip however.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 159
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From: Jacksonville FL
I really liked the sound of my X pipe on the Z. I currently have a set of Xs with 3500 miles on them available as I just went with a LG header and X pipe system...(my car 2003Z only has 5200 total miles) Ping me (PM) as I live in Jacksonville as well, be glad to let you here the X which is still on the car for a few more days...
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Joe
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,614
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From: South Florida
don't think it will add any appreciable performance gain in your set up. I am also suspect of that single mod doing anything for a quarter mile time. I have had several catback systems. I added the x pipe with my headers and don't think it did anything to the motorboat sound of my former Corsa Indies. I didn't try my stingers before the headers and x pipe, so I can't compare before and after. I've heard that it reduces the popping, and I don't have too much popping, so I suppose that is accurate.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro OR
My $0.02
I have the Corsa Touring exhaust. I can't give you a comparison with and without the x-pipe because I installed the x-pipe when I installed the catbacks. I also have AR Headers. I have had this setup for over a year. To me, this combination is perfect. As far as decel pops, I only get them when I am doing a downshift from ~2000 - 2500 rpms (I have an A4). I still love that sound.
I have the Corsa Touring exhaust. I can't give you a comparison with and without the x-pipe because I installed the x-pipe when I installed the catbacks. I also have AR Headers. I have had this setup for over a year. To me, this combination is perfect. As far as decel pops, I only get them when I am doing a downshift from ~2000 - 2500 rpms (I have an A4). I still love that sound.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Central NJ
I added a Bassani x-pipe as I hoped it would make my stingers a bit quieter. It did not. I also decided to go with the x-pipe as the stock H-pipe flanges to the mufflers tend to have bad welds that sometimes break while you are driving. I did not want to experience this. I plan to take the car to the track, but I am willing to bet no increase in performance...