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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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The four popular X Pipes seem to be Borla, Corsa, Magnaflow, and Bassani.
I know Bassani requires cutting, and Borla and Corsa are direct bolt-ons, but what about the Magnaflow?

Other than installation, I'm inclined to think the only other significant difference between them is price. Any thoughts or insights?

I have a 2004 Z06 and plan on keeping the stock cats and Ti exhaust.
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Pretty expensive stuff for what you get too.

Full Headers to exhaust is like $2k

I'd rather buy a crappy car and rally it for that price
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They are all very similar. The more expensive ones may be stainless steel and have the flanges welded on for a direct bolt up.

Performance wise the differance is almost non existant.
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Originally Posted by wilkinru
Pretty expensive stuff for what you get too.

Full Headers to exhaust is like $2k

I'd rather buy a crappy car and rally it for that price
?? obx is what 699,xs power 899(with cats cheaper without) lg street without cats 899. texas speed about 650. ARH is like 1300-1500 they aren't even close to 2k it's a vette not a ferrari
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?? obx is what 699,xs power 899(with cats cheaper without) lg street without cats 899. texas speed about 650. ARH is like 1300-1500 they aren't even close to 2k it's a vette not a ferrari
I think he is talking full exhaust from front to back. (Headers, cats, x-pipe, and cat-back)
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Originally Posted by memphis_vette
I think he is talking full exhaust from front to back. (Headers, cats, x-pipe, and cat-back)
Yeah, I think so too... but he clearly missed the point of my original post. I'm ONLY talking about X pipes... NOT long tubes, and NOT cat-backs.
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Originally Posted by memphis_vette
I think he is talking full exhaust from front to back. (Headers, cats, x-pipe, and cat-back)
depends on what system but the market is flooded you can get the ssac complete system for what 1200 shipped.


To the op their isn't much difference in x-pipes besides price and if you have to cut or not. Plus you won't see much gains but the motor boat sound will go away. If you plan on getting LT's down the road you will need to keep in mind they may not bolt up to eachother just some things to keep in mind for teh future.
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