Locally Made X-Pipe vs. Mass-Market X-Pipe
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Locally Made X-Pipe vs. Mass-Market X-Pipe
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
Again, I know it's impossible to arrive at a definite answer, so I'm just looking for opinions and experiences.
Thanks,
Josh
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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.
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.
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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?
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Originally Posted by 2000Hawk
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?
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.
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Originally Posted by got_hp?
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.
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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.
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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.
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.