Which X-Pipe?
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Which X-Pipe?
I just installed a set of Corsa Xtremes on my C5 last night. They sound pretty good but are very gurgly/poppy to the point that it is almost constant under deceleration. I understand that installing an X-Pipe will greatly reduce the gurgly/poppy sounds. Is there any reason to choose one brand of x-pipe over another (Corsa, Borla, Magnanflow, Bassani)?
Also, what is the REAL difference between a $300-$500 name-brand x-pipe versus $60 EBay Item 310148365044 and simply having a muffler shop weld it in place of the current H-section?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I'm simply trying to be a frugal vette owner
Thanks.
Also, what is the REAL difference between a $300-$500 name-brand x-pipe versus $60 EBay Item 310148365044 and simply having a muffler shop weld it in place of the current H-section?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I'm simply trying to be a frugal vette owner
Thanks.
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The smother the flow of the pipes the better performance. Dents, bends, and kinks can cause turbulance in the exhaust flow, and then restrict performance. How much? not a lot but some
Put the x-pipe as far back as you can, This should help increase your torque a bit.
Will the x-pipe stop the pop n gurgle on decel? No Pop-n-gurgle is most cases is unburnt fuel that is re ignited int eh HOT exhaust pipes.
If you dont like pop-n-gurgle and LOUD, keep the stock exhaust.
Put the x-pipe as far back as you can, This should help increase your torque a bit.
Will the x-pipe stop the pop n gurgle on decel? No Pop-n-gurgle is most cases is unburnt fuel that is re ignited int eh HOT exhaust pipes.
If you dont like pop-n-gurgle and LOUD, keep the stock exhaust.
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No idea if there is a real difference between X pipes........but
I have CORSA Pace Cars on my 99.....had a lot of motorboat sounds at idle and pops at decel......I really didn't mind. But a neighbor gave me an almost new MagnaFlow X pipe so I installed it. Now all those motorboat sounds at idle and pops at decel are gone. Just smooth, powerful exaust notes.
I have CORSA Pace Cars on my 99.....had a lot of motorboat sounds at idle and pops at decel......I really didn't mind. But a neighbor gave me an almost new MagnaFlow X pipe so I installed it. Now all those motorboat sounds at idle and pops at decel are gone. Just smooth, powerful exaust notes.
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Probably any x-pipe will do. FYI, If you are going to purchase headers in the near future check to see if they come with an x-pipe (AR Headers do). It may keep you from buying two x-pipes
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Nothing. There's no difference. When you see it you'll laugh. It's literally two open pipes that are welded together. There will be no difference in performance whatsoever unless one is a 3 inch and the other is a 1/4 inch.
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I picked up a used Bassani because I've always heard that the best ones were the "true x" design because they are supposed to increase torque, exhaust scavenging, blah blah blah...
I picked mine up for less than half of a new one, and what I do know is that the motorboat sound is gone, and there's no popping to speak of on decel. Yes you can pick up a fleabay x section to install in the stock h pipe; and I'm sure it's no better or worse than buying a whole x pipe kit. One nice feature about the whole x pipe that slips on after the cats, is that it makes for an easier time when you need to drop the drivetrain out for a clutch or diff swap.
I picked mine up for less than half of a new one, and what I do know is that the motorboat sound is gone, and there's no popping to speak of on decel. Yes you can pick up a fleabay x section to install in the stock h pipe; and I'm sure it's no better or worse than buying a whole x pipe kit. One nice feature about the whole x pipe that slips on after the cats, is that it makes for an easier time when you need to drop the drivetrain out for a clutch or diff swap.
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Some have a true cross over pipe and others are two pipes with a hole in the middle. Bassani and Magnaflow will prob flow better than others
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Thanks guys for all of the good info! I am primarily interested in reducing the deceleration pop/gurgle so it sounds like an X-pipe is the solution.
Guys with the MagnaFlow pipes -- Is it a a "full X-pipe" or just the 1-foot-long section as seen here: http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...A2672A0A0.aspx ?
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Thanks!
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Sounds good to me! What is the condition (dents, rust, etc) of the Corsa x-pipe? How many miles? Can you send pics to kevinjmorris@gmail.com along with the cost of shipping to 45342?
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Kevin
Thanks!
Kevin