The X pipe conundrum
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Drifting
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From: Winter Park Fl
The X pipe conundrum
Since the advent of the catalytic converter we auto enthusiasts have strived through exhaust modification for a true dual exhaust system. To have separate twin exhaust pipes un-encumbered by the Siamesing of the cursed converter.
I now submit this question: If you install an X or H-pipe to your exhaust system for performance purposes is it a true “dual exhaust?
Something to think about on the forth comming long cold winter nights.
I now submit this question: If you install an X or H-pipe to your exhaust system for performance purposes is it a true “dual exhaust?
Something to think about on the forth comming long cold winter nights.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Yes why not, it not a y pipe, I still has 2 headers 2 inter pipes and 2 mufflers, so I'd say YES it is true dual
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by DW Snyder
Since the advent of the catalytic converter we auto enthusiasts have strived through exhaust modification for a true dual exhaust system. To have separate twin exhaust pipes un-encumbered by the Siamesing of the cursed converter.
I now submit this question: If you install an X or H-pipe to your exhaust system for performance purposes is it a true “dual exhaust?
Something to think about on the forth comming long cold winter nights.
I now submit this question: If you install an X or H-pipe to your exhaust system for performance purposes is it a true “dual exhaust?
Something to think about on the forth comming long cold winter nights.
Le Mans Master
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From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
Duals are duals! Back in the 50's you had a head pipe, muffler (a Smiitty or similar) and a tail pipe on each side. Later, it was found that adding an "H" section improved performance and sound. Now with seperate catalytic convertors, they're still duals. Nothing to think about. 
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