X pipe benefits
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Heel & Toe
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From: marietta ga
X pipe benefits
another dumb question from the rookie..!!
what are the benefits of installing an X pipe? i have zo6 catbacks, would an x pipe change the sound? add Hp? is it worth the trouble? :jester
what are the benefits of installing an X pipe? i have zo6 catbacks, would an x pipe change the sound? add Hp? is it worth the trouble? :jester
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From: Oak Creek WI
Re: X pipe benefits (atlantavette)
I want to know the same thing. And can it be installed without having to cut the old pipes? I know the X-pipe is bolt on, but is the pipe we are removing held on by bolts too?
Safety Car
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From: Plano TX
Re: X pipe benefits (atlantavette)
Typically mellows / smooths the sound (reduces popping / gurgle). Minimal, if any peak rwhp, might see < 2 elsewhere in the curve. '02 Z06's have also used this to correct odd sounds coming from the stock h-pipe.
If your reason is rwhp, forget it.
If your reason is rwhp, forget it.
Safety Car
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From: Plano TX
Re: X pipe benefits (BAD 97 WS-6)
You will typically cut pipes to install. If you buy something like a Corsa unit, one side bolts on, but the other is still a cut & weld.
"Regular" x-pipes require cuts on each end, they will typically replace your h-pipe.
"Regular" x-pipes require cuts on each end, they will typically replace your h-pipe.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ex-SF Bay Area; now happily Denver area
Re: X pipe benefits (TooManyIDs)
As mentioned above, they tend to smooth out the exhaust and reduce the popping sounds. They don't eliminate the popping entirely though. I doubt that they give any horsepower gains. On mine, I only need to cut the old ones. You can read about them in the Review section. I have a Basanni x-pipe but would recommend a cheaper one, though you should probably check and see which ones need to be welded and which ones don't.
