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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 03:37 PM
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Will changing just the X-pipe provide any extra hp?
Does it change the sound or make it louder?
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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GN Sport user
Will changing just the X-pipe provide any extra hp?
Does it change the sound or make it louder?
No for extra HP. If it's a catless x-pPipe, it will increase the sound a bit, especially if you pull the NPP valve fuse. Catless x-pipes are hard to find now due to EPA crackdowns on manufactures. Maybe you could find a muffler shop that could remove the secondary cats from the x-pipe and replace with a straight pipe.

I run Borla x-pipe with fuse pulled and it sound perfect to me.
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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 06:38 PM
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I noticed a little more throttle response and deeper sound. Check your state laws before you buy. Good luck.
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Other than sound, don't bother... a bench-racing mod.
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Its worth it for the sound alone ... , with NPP open its how a corvette should have sounded coming off the assembly like but absolutely no power gain

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Its worth it for the sound alone ... , with NPP open its how a corvette should have sounded coming off the assembly like but absolutely no power gain
love my cat-less Borla x-pipe because its sounds perfect now.
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what I found.....i have it in the box and hopefully install it soon
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