I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, and he reccommended me getting H-pipes for the 03 GT, instead of X-pipes. He said it will sound a lot better. What do you exhaust experts think? What is the best setup for a loud exhaust system? </P><edited><editID>03SVTcobraa</editID><editDate>37886.9675347222</editDate></edited>

 

OOhhh, I am elated that were experts lol...</P>


In general H-Pipes will sound better (louder) and give more low end torque</P>


X-Pipes will sound different, not as loud usually, and give more higher rpm hp</P>

 

doesnt x give more torque? anyways i suggest X-pipe, much better performence

 

Im pretty sure that in most any circumstance an h-pipe will give more torque, just not as much hp. Kinda like the same thing as going with larger exhaust pipe diameter.

 

X pipes will give more torque AND horespower. More horses than even open headers.

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/69238/index.htm

In summary:

open headers:max hp: 333 max torque: 304
2.5" w/ H pipe:max hp: 323 max torque: 296
2.5~3" w/ X pipe: max hp: 335 max torque: 302

 

X pipes will give more torque and HP. It provides less of a resistance path than an H configuration. Remember, the faster the flow the more performance.

 

Interesting numbers, but would it be safe to assume that the low end torque of an h-pipe is higher than that of an x-pipe?</P>

 

No. An H pipe is only effecient at very low rpm's.....and so is an X pipe. Granted at low end (like, idle-2,000) numbers won't be huge, but every peice of power adds up.

I'd say it's safe to assume that an X pipe is the best cinfiguration period.

 

jeep... I think the h-pipe..reason being it acts like a bigger exhaust in a way that helps mild modded cars the x pipe and exhaust gases cancel one another is why for the lower tone is a good pipe for well modded car...just my opinion</P>


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Get a Dr. Gas X pipe with electric cut outs. These are way too cool for street or track use.