Is an X pipe worth it?

Is an X pipe worth it?

Generally, the X-pipe will deliver a more high-pitched exhaust note, making a car sound more exotic, whereas an H-pipe gives a deeper tone with more of a traditional hot rod sound,” says George Rumore of Stainless Works. Overall, the main difference is sound rather than performance, meaning there are no pros or cons.

Will an x pipe reduce drone?

I starters a thread with pics about a year ago with pics. The chambers totally took care of the drone my Koons axle backs had. a crossover pipe to move the sound out back. x pipe with borla, corsa or any straight thru muffler will eliminate drone.

What does a resonated X pipe do?

So I guess the take away here is that the resonated x-pipe (regardless of the setup) makes the sound a little smoother and less raspy and/or hight pitched. Giving it a somewhat quieter and slightly deeper sound.

Where should X pipe be placed?

A: The best place to mount the X-pipe for maximum flow is toward the front of your exhaust system, close to your transmission. To find the exact position, try this old hot rodding trick—take a crayon and draw a line on the entire length of your exhaust system.

Do you need an H-pipe?

Flowmaster® strongly recommends using a crossover tube, otherwise known as an H-pipe or balance pipe on all true dual exhaust systems. The crossover pipe equalizes the exhaust pulses and allows the sounds waves to communicate between both banks of the engine.

What is better H or X pipe?

Generally, the X-pipe will deliver a more high-pitched exhaust note, making a car sound more exotic, whereas an H-pipe gives a deeper tone with more of a traditional hot rod sound,” says George Rumore of Stainless Works. The X-pipe will usually make anywhere from two to four more horsepower than an H-pipe.

What is the reason for an X pipe exhaust?

Why an X-Pipe? An exhaust X-Pipe muffler is, you guessed it, shaped like an x, and allows the exhaust to flow down the path of least resistance. At lower revs, turbulence is formed as exhaust gases try to shuffle past a second column of gases coming from the other side.