H Pipe or X Pipe
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 25,105
Likes: 3,156
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
H Pipe or X Pipe
I have the Corsa Touring X pipe on my 07 AW Coupe that was on my 06 Vert. I would like a little more sound with the Coupe than I wanted with the Vert. Corsa Sport X Pipe is expensive. I can buy a stock H Pipe very reasonable.
Is there any performance difference between the two that I could feel SOTP? Or only at the track?
Thanks
Is there any performance difference between the two that I could feel SOTP? Or only at the track?
Thanks
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,511
Likes: 22
From: Southern MD
I like H-pipe sound...it's a little deeper. That being said, it also flows slightly less efficiantly than an X-pipe.
------------------------------------------------------
www.MarylandSpeed.com- Unmatched Service & Great Prices!
We Have a Sale on Kooks Headers Going!
Current Poject- 2007 Loaded Machine Metallic LT3, A6 Targa (Not Stock
)
------------------------------------------------------
www.MarylandSpeed.com- Unmatched Service & Great Prices!
We Have a Sale on Kooks Headers Going!
Current Poject- 2007 Loaded Machine Metallic LT3, A6 Targa (Not Stock
)
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
H pipe does not flow as well . X pipe allows for a smoother exhaust flow
.on the h pipe exhaust has to make 90 degree turn . on the x pipe it does not have such an abrupt angle. look at it and in your mind picture x and h exhaust flow. either one is great they help balance exhaust pressure.
ps. go with x scrap the h
correct me if im wrong
.on the h pipe exhaust has to make 90 degree turn . on the x pipe it does not have such an abrupt angle. look at it and in your mind picture x and h exhaust flow. either one is great they help balance exhaust pressure.
ps. go with x scrap the h
correct me if im wrong
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 22,136
Likes: 23
From: In the woods looking for my thrown putter.
St. Jude Donor '13, '15
You will notice ZERO difference in performance with either. The H pipe will give you a little more crackle on decel than the X pipe. Email Corsa's technical sales on their website(Paul). He'll probably tell you the same thing. Of course they will also tell you that you will get 10-12 rwhp with a catback, which I don't believe for a second.
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 25,105
Likes: 3,156
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
I purchased a stock H pipe from atomicC6 and he even delivered it this morning.
Thanks Shaun
I will put it on and keep the corsa x pipe. Maybe I can have the baffels removed if I feel it is needed.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks ShaunI will put it on and keep the corsa x pipe. Maybe I can have the baffels removed if I feel it is needed.
Thanks for the replies.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski