X-pipe Selection
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Melting Slicks
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X-pipe Selection
My new to my '04 Vert has two splits on the right side midpipes, appears to be along the pipe seam, so I was thinking of just replacing both sides with an X pipe and then go to Z06 Ti mufflers.
I have the mufflers, but have been trying to find an X pipe that is not polished stainless steel...so far that is all I can find.
Does anyone make an X pipe that is not SS....just the same as the stock piping?? I really do not need polished SS...not something that shows unless the car is on a lift or something.
Appreciate any leads.....
I have the mufflers, but have been trying to find an X pipe that is not polished stainless steel...so far that is all I can find.
Does anyone make an X pipe that is not SS....just the same as the stock piping?? I really do not need polished SS...not something that shows unless the car is on a lift or something.
Appreciate any leads.....
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I ran a Bassani X-pipe on my '00 and if I recall correctly, it was not polished SS.
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Looked into the Bassani X pipe (#5797X) and some vendors say "Not Available", other say nothing, but have not attempted to order one.
I think the Bassani 5797X will fit the stock setup....but not sure. Have been looking at the X pipe from West Coast Corvettes and they state...will fit stock setup, just requires cutting...don't they all....
As far as being "pretty darn cheap"....$230 and up for an X pipe seems quite high to me...of course these are all SS....which I do not want.
I was thinking more on the lines of $100-$125 for an X pipe in non-SS.
Apparantly that just does not exist unless I want to try to piece something together...which I do not.
SweetThunder has one but deletes the cats....that is not going to work for me.
Thanks....will keep looking.
I think the Bassani 5797X will fit the stock setup....but not sure. Have been looking at the X pipe from West Coast Corvettes and they state...will fit stock setup, just requires cutting...don't they all....
As far as being "pretty darn cheap"....$230 and up for an X pipe seems quite high to me...of course these are all SS....which I do not want.
I was thinking more on the lines of $100-$125 for an X pipe in non-SS.
Apparantly that just does not exist unless I want to try to piece something together...which I do not.
SweetThunder has one but deletes the cats....that is not going to work for me.
Thanks....will keep looking.
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I understand that you don't want SS but, I don't fully grasp why. Stainless steel is not just for esthetics. It won't rust! Why would you not want that even though you can't see it?
You will have a very hard time finding an X-pipe not SS for the simple fact that no one wants one.
You will have a very hard time finding an X-pipe not SS for the simple fact that no one wants one.
Last edited by Cybermind; Feb 24, 2016 at 05:36 AM.
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Understand that SS will not rust, but the remaining sections of the OEM exhaust piping will....unless I replace with SS headers.
Only real reason for not wanting a SS X pipe is cost.
Any you are also correct, doubt I will find one.
Only real reason for not wanting a SS X pipe is cost.
Any you are also correct, doubt I will find one.
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Originally Posted by LannyL81
Understand that SS will not rust, but the remaining sections of the OEM exhaust piping will....unless I replace with SS headers.
Only real reason for not wanting a SS X pipe is cost.
Any you are also correct, doubt I will find one.
Only real reason for not wanting a SS X pipe is cost.
Any you are also correct, doubt I will find one.
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All mid pipes are identical; 2 1/2" aluminized steel. Z06 rear section only is titanium.
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Have looked more into the Bassani X pipe; appears they have two, the 5797X and their BX5797X. The first one is made from aluminized steel, the other is a composite and is a little less expensive.
I am curious about this BX model....anyone happen to have it? Does it fit, hold-up, problems, etc??????
I am curious about this BX model....anyone happen to have it? Does it fit, hold-up, problems, etc??????
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Understand that SS will not rust, but the remaining sections of the OEM exhaust piping will....unless I replace with SS headers.
Have looked more into the Bassani X pipe; appears they have two, the 5797X and their BX5797X. The first one is made from aluminized steel, the other is a composite and is a little less expensive.
I am curious about this BX model....anyone happen to have it? Does it fit, hold-up, problems, etc??????
Depending where the splits are in your H-pipe you may not be able to use this type of X pipe. Bassani has a good picture of the X-pipe mounted on the vehicle. You can get a pretty good idea of where the X-pipe clamps to the stock pipe.
I had the SS version 5797X with a used set of stock Z06 Ti mufflers until I changed it out for a Corsa Ti system. I had no problems with fitment but you must measure carefully (and twice) before you cut your stock H-pipe.
I have no experience with the BX5797X aluminized steel version, but Bassani makes a quality product. If I was on a budget I wouldn't have a problem using the BX version.
Last edited by Greg_E; Mar 1, 2016 at 07:25 PM.