Josh

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I know it's going to be difficult to nail down any specifics regarding this topic since there are so many variables involved, but given the option, would you rather have a cheaper, locally made X-Pipe, or a more expensive X-Pipe fabricated by a nationwide exhaust company? Specifically, would the performance of the "professionally" made X-Pipe justify the cost when compared to the performance of the locally made X-Pipe? Assume that the locally made pipe is simply two 45* pipes cut and welded together to form an X.

Again, I know it's impossible to arrive at a definite answer, so I'm just looking for opinions and experiences.

Thanks,
Josh

got_hp?

its pipe............not rocket science..........there is no reason an X junction should cost any more than $40-60.

you have your choice of two types, a crossover X and a siamesed ><, but it seems to be personal preference as to which to use because no one has shown any distinct measured difference in power between the two.

Birdie2000

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Go with the local setup, will probably be much cheaper. Have them use mandrel bends if you're want, it'll basically be the same thing as a mass-market x-pipe.

Ferocity02

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An x-junction made locally is not easy, if doing a dual system, that will be the hardest part to do by far. Get one online for cheap. I know where to get one for $38 and they have all sizes and aluminized and stainless steel. PM me if you want to know.

Birdie2000

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I dunno, I guess my exhaust shop must be really good or something, cause they have no problems whatsoever doing an X-pipe.

SouthFL.02.SS

Locally made, mandrel bent:

2000Hawk

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SouthFL02SS where in miami (shop) did your exhaust that looks awesome and how does your car sound with Magnaflows. i was thinkin about some Hooker longtubes connected to an X-pipe and maybe some Bullets. but i just wonder how does your car sound is it extremely loud or is it loud with a sweet tone to it?

SouthFL.02.SS

Miami Muffler.
It used to be extremely loud with Flowtech Afterburner mufflers.
Now it's more subdued with the Magna's, but I get more compliments on the tone. At WOT it's wicked.

lsx24

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This would be a good topic for a shootout!

2000Hawk

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miami muffler that was the first place i thought about when thinkin about doing my exhaust system. soon as i get the money i am goin to find the right muffler that i like and bam true duals will get put on.

Tally TransAm

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miami muffler did my exhaust as well

2000Hawk

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what would you guys prefer for performance and sound 12inch bullets or a muffler like magnaflow or something?

SouthFL.02.SS

The Magnaflows Flows very, very well. I picked up 1mph when switching to it over the Flowtech afterburners.
There was a chart posted a while back, and Magnaflow was one of the highest rated flowing mufflers while being one of the quietest at idle.