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Which is better X-pipe or H-pipe?

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Old 02-20-2005, 11:58 PM
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ok so an x pipe is better? which has a more hallow tone?
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Old 02-21-2005, 01:58 AM
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sorry to change topic a little bit-but which one gives you the crackle at idle. I knnow off road is better for the crackle, but is is the pipe or does it come down to the cam used?
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Old 02-21-2005, 02:08 AM
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x pipe=power

h pipe=sound
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Old 02-21-2005, 04:39 AM
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is the difference really 5 to 6 at the wheels or only like 2 or 3?
because im willing to sacrifice 2 to 3 if it means i'll get more of a classic muscle car sound.
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Old 02-21-2005, 04:56 AM
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sorry to change topic a little bit-but which one gives you the crackle at idle. I knnow off road is better for the crackle, but is is the pipe or does it come down to the cam used?

That would be the cam, heh thats when you can tell the cars packin some real power instead of just bolt ons
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:20 AM
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just buy a pro chamber thats what im going to do
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Old 02-21-2005, 05:40 PM
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X pipe
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Old 02-23-2005, 03:43 AM
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man I have dynoed both x had 8 more horse than h with stock header and no cats. But H had 3 more than strait pipes. hope that helps.

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