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stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

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Old 02-28-2008, 02:11 AM
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Default stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

when i bought my 90 LX the guy gave me some GT pipes.well mufflers.is there going to be a difference from these mufflers and the stock straight pipes?they cut off rite by the axle.I guess you can call them axlebacks?

also,would it be better to get X or H pipes?70mm TB,CAI..soon some longtube headers.and how big of piping should i get for an exhaust?any recommendations?THANKS!!!
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Old 02-28-2008, 06:28 AM
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Default RE: stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

Mufflers are the same, LX has polished straight tips, GT's have dumps. An X pipe might make 2 extra horse
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Old 02-28-2008, 08:43 AM
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Default RE: stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

i wouldnt go any bigger than 2.5", you really wont see much aside from clearance issues
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Old 02-28-2008, 11:42 AM
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Default RE: stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

+1 to both posts. As for the x pipe and h pipe comparison. It truly depends on your setup; but for a mild 5.0 its not going to really make a difference. The X pipe might provide a FEW more hp, but some people do not like the sound of x pipes.

I believe that it just boils down to personal preference on sound when it comes to a midly modified 5.0.
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Default RE: stock LX pipes and GT pipes?and other exhaust questions

LX exhaust tips.

GT turn downs,not visiblew/GT bumper,will not look good with LX bumper.

Remember that if you want to go with Long Tube headers you have to buy the H or X pipe at the same time. Long Tubes use a shorter H/X pipe.
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