X-Pipe or not?
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X-Pipe or not?
Ok, I promise to stop asking questions someday... but just getting the new baby all setup! And I did search this with limited results. 
I am planning to purchase Borla Stingers (S-type) and wonder if I should do the X-Pipe too. Is it more of a HP gain or just a different exhaust note? I've read that the burble is louder with the stock H pipe, then another thread says just the opposite. I like burble... must have burble.
I am planning to purchase Borla Stingers (S-type) and wonder if I should do the X-Pipe too. Is it more of a HP gain or just a different exhaust note? I've read that the burble is louder with the stock H pipe, then another thread says just the opposite. I like burble... must have burble.
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Keep stock X-pipe for burble 
Also, if you plan on going with long tubes in the future, they usually come with an X-pipe that will mate up to the rear section Borla.
We had a Borla GP that ended yesterday. Everything will be ordered tis afternoon so we can slide you into this if you like.
Tom
Also, if you plan on going with long tubes in the future, they usually come with an X-pipe that will mate up to the rear section Borla.
We had a Borla GP that ended yesterday. Everything will be ordered tis afternoon so we can slide you into this if you like.
Tom
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The X-pipe is not necessary.
If you plan on getting headers in the future do not get the Borla X-pipe, as the post said above, you will have to get the X-pipe by the header manufacturer.
Borla does claim however a decrease in drone with their X-pipe (from my discussions with them). However drone will be there regardless.
If you plan on getting headers in the future do not get the Borla X-pipe, as the post said above, you will have to get the X-pipe by the header manufacturer.
Borla does claim however a decrease in drone with their X-pipe (from my discussions with them). However drone will be there regardless.
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Racer
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Keep stock X-pipe for burble
Also, if you plan on going with long tubes in the future, they usually come with an X-pipe that will mate up to the rear section Borla.
We had a Borla GP that ended yesterday. Everything will be ordered tis afternoon so we can slide you into this if you like.
Tom
Also, if you plan on going with long tubes in the future, they usually come with an X-pipe that will mate up to the rear section Borla.
We had a Borla GP that ended yesterday. Everything will be ordered tis afternoon so we can slide you into this if you like.
Tom
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The X-pipe is not necessary.
If you plan on getting headers in the future do not get the Borla X-pipe, as the post said above, you will have to get the X-pipe by the header manufacturer.
Borla does claim however a decrease in drone with their X-pipe (from my discussions with them). However drone will be there regardless.
If you plan on getting headers in the future do not get the Borla X-pipe, as the post said above, you will have to get the X-pipe by the header manufacturer.
Borla does claim however a decrease in drone with their X-pipe (from my discussions with them). However drone will be there regardless.
Why pay twice for the same thing. I kept my "H" pipe and loved the sound. The "X" pipe will get you 3 RHWP at most. 
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Hell yeah...X-pipe here, and a nice burble on slow downs.. Full exhaust here with route 66 cat back, love the sound now too loud, but floor it at it sounds like an F1-Racer..
Full exhaust here with route 66 cat back, love the sound now too loud, but floor it at it sounds like an F1-Racer..
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I have a used Borla X-Pipe w/3000 miles on it.
Make me an offer - I'm sick of tripping over it in the garage. Already boxed and ready to go. Shipping isn't cheap because of the oversized box handling fee (UPS, FEDEX and DHL all charge the same fee). PM me and LETS MAKE A DEAL.
Ed
Make me an offer - I'm sick of tripping over it in the garage. Already boxed and ready to go. Shipping isn't cheap because of the oversized box handling fee (UPS, FEDEX and DHL all charge the same fee). PM me and LETS MAKE A DEAL.
Ed
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I believe that drone is a resonance (think big organ pipe) that is a function of total volume, length of path, and items that break up the path. The X-pipe will not change these variables much compared to the H-pipe.
To reduce drone, a more substantial change is needed, like the resonators in the Corsa Sport-to-Touring package, or the PRT center section from B&B.
Or going back to the much larger volume and longer path length stock C6 mufflers
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