Why not true dual?
Aug 15, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Why not true dual?
Why use an x-pipe or h-pipe?
Aug 15, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Why use an x-pipe or h-pipe?
X pipe and H pipe are true duals.
Aug 15, 2008 | 11:30 PM
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Is this one of those trick questions?
Aug 15, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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2000C-5
X pipe and H pipe are true duals.
And it balances the pressure between banks.
Aug 16, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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X pipe and H pipe are true duals.
True, but I think he means why not two entirely separate and
non connected pipes running all the way back.
Aug 16, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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LS1LT1
True, but I think he means why not two entirely separate and
non connected pipes running all the way back.
"it balances the pressure between banks."
Aug 16, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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"it balances the pressure between banks."
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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BAADC6
"it balances the pressure between banks."
This sounds like jibberish to me. What does it mean?
I think the value of crossconnected pipes is that each exhaust pulse has 2 mufflers to pass through. This allows each to be fairly unrestrictive. Explains why adding aftermarket catbacks doesn't do much for HP gains- the OEM system is alreadt pretty good. A true dual system would have to be more restrictive in order to meet noise requirements.
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Aug 16, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Aug 16, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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LS1LT1
non connected
Has anyone tried this???
I wonder if it sounds better? Possibly less popping, and more muscle car sound...
Aug 16, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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Has anyone tried this???
It would take away some power but the sound would change.
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Don't confuse us with facts
Aug 16, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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why do the banks have to be balanced? why can't they be happy on their own?
Aug 16, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Hmmmm....how about this tidbit of info?
I've also read something once about the crossover helping or adding more torque; not sure how true that might be???
just my .02 cents...
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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NavyC4S
Why use an x-pipe or h-pipe?
Because an X pipe actually increases engine performance. People did true dual back in the 60's when they didn't know any better.
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If you have long tube headers, I don't believe you need the H or X connection as the headers are designed to scavenge the exhaust. The H/X acts like a pump to pull exhaust out of the opposite side of the normal exhaust manifolds.
Aug 16, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Don't confuse us with facts
Aug 16, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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And for the record.............
Aug 16, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Because an X pipe actually increases engine performance. People did true dual back in the 60's when they didn't know any better.
Douglas
Aug 17, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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And it balances the pressure between banks.
