x pipe question
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Racer
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From: Huntsville, Alabama
x pipe question
I have recently bought a new to me 2007 C6 base. I am having a lot of fun with the car while trying to learn how to drive it. Best car I have ever owned. I would like to have a better sound and am thinking about the Borla s type. My question is what does the x pipe get you that the axle back doesn't?
Is there increased hp, a better sound or both? Thanks.
I have tried a search but I can't find anything that tells me why I should replace the h pipe with an aftermarket x pipe.
Is there increased hp, a better sound or both? Thanks.
I have tried a search but I can't find anything that tells me why I should replace the h pipe with an aftermarket x pipe.
Drifting
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Racer
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From: Huntsville, Alabama
I guess I wasn't very clear. I will not be getting long tube headers. I see that most of the aftermarket exhaust systems come as catback or axel back. The Borla s-type come as axle back or you can also get them with an xpipe. Is there an advantage of getting the xpipe also or it just a waste of $350.
Does the xpipe with the axle back add more power than the axle back with just the stock hpipe?
Does the xpipe with the axle back add more power than the axle back with just the stock hpipe?
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From what I understand some of the axel backs (specifically corsa sports) which I have tend to "burble" or "pop" on deceleration because of the increased flow after the X pipe. Adding an X pipe will better the flow and prevent this however won't add much more HP. IMO I like the burble and pop so would rather save the $400+ dollars. Just my 2 pennies ;-)
Racer
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Here is a sound comparison of my 2005 corvette. Factory h-pipe vs B&B resonated x-pipe. Plus B&B Bullets
Best sounding axle back but prepare yourself for the interstate droonnnneeee.h-pipe, sounds more like a muscle car
x-pipe, sounds more like a tuned race car
hp, in seat, maybe a slight increase. On paper, I'm sure its a increase.
hope this helps
Last edited by Brad's LS3 Vette; May 5, 2014 at 11:04 PM.
1st Gear
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Glad to see I'm not the only one who changed the xpipe like that lol. I have a 2010 gs with the npp exhaust. I added the borla xpipe and didn't notice much change in the exhaust note but did notice the hp/tq change. Overall happy with the change. I imagine it would make a bigger difference with the factory system though.
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