bjh061487

I am confused... i recently got my car this past tuesday and i know nothing about it... i got it from an auction and they just showed me that it ran and that worked ok but did not give me any info on the car at all. I have two straight back exhaust pipes (no Y or H in the system anywhere) and i am just wondering if that is how that car came or the person that owned it before added that exhaust... thanks guys

BraMas

What year car are we talking about?

Car_Ramrod

the car comes stock with a crossover (H pipe) right in front of the mufflers i believe. with our cars from stuff i have heard...if you dont have that crossover there...you might actually be losing a little bit of power.

Mark99GT

If you dont mind my asking, what did you pay for it at the auction? What year is it?

kraze_e

yea when i bought my car it was weird too, the previous owner of my car welded the mid pipe in...wut an ***

97targa

Are there any cats on it?

bjh061487

there are cats on it and everything... the price i bid on the car was $5500 but with all the bullsh*t fees it came out to 6700... its a 1998 5 speed with 71,600 miles and the exterior and interior is really nice. i am going to get a picture of it so i can post it

oxfordgt

That car comes with a stock h pipe. If you have straight pipes then order an x or h pipe. You are losing HP and Im sure is sounds like crap.

bjh061487

i dont' know how i would be losing hp though because running two straight back exhaust pipes would open up the exhaust and allow it to be more unrestictive... that is just my thinking and i may be wrong

BraMas

Sorry but your logic is wrong. you need a H,X or a prochamber as a midpipe to get your full potential of your exhaust. These midpipes create a scavenging effect which is very important
Scavenging is the process of pushing exhausted gas-charge out of the cylinder and drawing in a fresh draught of air ready for the next cycle in automotive usage. This process is essential in having a smooth-running internal combustion engine. By modifying the exhaust system, (i.e. modifying the back pressure) you can in fact detract from the "ideal" scavenging effects, and reduce fuel efficiency and power.