X pipe vs Y pipe
07-20-2008, 10:33 PM
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X pipe vs Y pipe
So I've been thinking about exhuast for a bit now and I just made the comitment to duals by buying a pair of Flowmaster American Thunder mufflers for $130 shipped on ebay .
I'm wondering about which dual exhaust setup would be better for me . I've heard the difference and I think the H pipe sounds a tad better and deeper , while X sounds kinda exotic but I'm wondering about other factors.
-price
-difficulty of install
-horsepower gains
-gas milage difference
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I'm wondering about which dual exhaust setup would be better for me . I've heard the difference and I think the H pipe sounds a tad better and deeper , while X sounds kinda exotic but I'm wondering about other factors.
-price
-difficulty of install
-horsepower gains
-gas milage difference
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07-20-2008, 11:20 PM
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RE: X pipe vs Y pipe
X pipe is the best for performance gains.
H pipe gives a bit deeper and throatier rumble.
I dont think the install is much different between them.
Stay away from Y pipes, not even true duals.
And I'm not sure if there's really a big gas mileage difference.
Hope this helped
H pipe gives a bit deeper and throatier rumble.
I dont think the install is much different between them.
Stay away from Y pipes, not even true duals.
And I'm not sure if there's really a big gas mileage difference.
Hope this helped
07-20-2008, 11:29 PM
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RE: X pipe vs Y pipe
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why X for performance gains , articles I've just read says H for low end torque , X for high end HP
why X for performance gains , articles I've just read says H for low end torque , X for high end HP
07-21-2008, 10:12 AM
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RE: X pipe vs Y pipe
i'm in the same boat...
i want to get the best sound possible and i'm not too worried about the 2-3 HP loss in using an H pipe vs. an x pipe (if that's the case, correct me if that's wrong)
but where in the world can i get an H-pipe to fit the 05+ v6???
i've looked everywhere......a gt takeoff would be fine if i could find one
and yes, ford does use the x-pipe in their kit, b/c its a performance kit and it will help gain a couple HP over an H, but i also think the x-pipe is easier to manufacture, so that may have some to do with it
also, i have a Y pipe w/ duals now... dont go that route
i want to get the best sound possible and i'm not too worried about the 2-3 HP loss in using an H pipe vs. an x pipe (if that's the case, correct me if that's wrong)
but where in the world can i get an H-pipe to fit the 05+ v6???
i've looked everywhere......a gt takeoff would be fine if i could find one
and yes, ford does use the x-pipe in their kit, b/c its a performance kit and it will help gain a couple HP over an H, but i also think the x-pipe is easier to manufacture, so that may have some to do with it
also, i have a Y pipe w/ duals now... dont go that route
07-21-2008, 10:23 AM
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RE: X pipe vs Y pipe
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but where in the world can i get an H-pipe to fit the 05+ v6???
but where in the world can i get an H-pipe to fit the 05+ v6???
JBA Stainless Steel H Pipe and Midpipes - 05 + V6
http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/05V6Exhaust.htm 7th one down
It comes with the H pipe and midpipes. All you need is mufflers/hangars.
07-21-2008, 10:30 AM
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RE: X pipe vs Y pipe
thanks. yeah i saw those as i was looking, but i already have dual mid-pipes and would prefer to not have to purchase another set of them if i can... for price and convenience haha
is there anywhere i can just buy a takeoff H-pipe or do you think it would be easier to have a muffler shop just fabricate one for me?
is there anywhere i can just buy a takeoff H-pipe or do you think it would be easier to have a muffler shop just fabricate one for me?
