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Old 01-01-2009, 03:46 PM
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Default H pipe vs. X pipe?

Based only on sound, which pipe would give an 05-09 stang gt a more aggressive roar?
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Old 01-01-2009, 03:58 PM
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I like the deeper sound you get out of an H pipe. X is more raspy, raw sounding. Slightly better power gains out of an o/r X though vs. the H.
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Old 01-01-2009, 04:33 PM
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mustangs come stock with an H. what's the difference between a stock H and an aftermarket H? how about the differenct between H and O/R H
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O/R H-pipe means there is not cats. The main reason the stock H-pipe is quiet is because of the cats. Deciding between an H-pipe and X-pipe really depends on what axlebacks you have. Some sound better with an H and some with the X. The really deep toned mufflers like borla mac etc. sound good with both.
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mustangs come stock with an H. what's the difference between a stock H and an aftermarket H? how about the differenct between H and O/R H
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Old 01-01-2009, 06:14 PM
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I prefer the H-pipe.....deeper sound overall (when combined with the right mufflers)
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Originally Posted by Riptide
I like the deeper sound you get out of an H pipe. X is more raspy, raw sounding. Slightly better power gains out of an o/r X though vs. the H.

I agree.
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I prefer the prochamber, deep like an H pipe...
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:22 PM
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H-pipe.

I think my X-pipe sounds like crap...
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Old 01-02-2009, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hogpowr
I agree.
me too

Originally Posted by acascianelli
H-pipe.

I think my X-pipe sounds like crap...
That's now why I have an H
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Old 01-03-2009, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mygt500
I prefer the H-pipe.....deeper sound overall (when combined with the right mufflers)
+10000000 Right on here mygt500.... Personally, I think H-Pipe with Borla's sound amazing
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