"X" vs "H" Pipe Discussion
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"X" vs "H" Pipe Discussion Ok guys, I am about to test an X pipe vs an H pipe on a test car. The headers are a set of Kooks 1-7/8" merge (3"). Give me your opinions and well see who get's it right...
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Re: I saw about a year ago where they did this on a mustang using X and H pipes from the same company so the cross over would be in the same place and the H pipe gave it a deeper tone, while the X made it sound more nass car. Also they said that the X favored the top end while the H favored the bottom end. The H gave it more TQ on the bottom while the X game it more hp up top.
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Does Kooks have a website or is there somewhere I can look up those headers? I hear there good headers. Just haven't read anything bout them. Thanks.
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I saw about a year ago where they did this on a mustang using X and H pipes from the same company so the cross over would be in the same place and the H pipe gave it a deeper tone, while the X made it sound more nass car. Also they said that the X favored the top end while the H favored the bottom end. The H gave it more TQ on the bottom while the X game it more hp up top.
Location is going to be the biggest thing I'm sure. I've always been taught that it should be at the hottest area.
Overall I expect the X-Pipe to come out ahead, especially on top end.
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Re: Mikey, I look forward to reading about your results...
I'm contemplating a future change to a set of Kooks headers, a 3.5" X-pipe, and more subtle mufflers than the Flowmaster 1-chambers I have now.
Be sure to keep us updated!
I'm contemplating a future change to a set of Kooks headers, a 3.5" X-pipe, and more subtle mufflers than the Flowmaster 1-chambers I have now.
Be sure to keep us updated!
Re: And another thing that goes to show that the X-pipe puts out more on the top end is that NASS cars run then and then never see anything below 8000rpm in a race, if even that
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Re: I say that the X pipe will definitely win up top but the cam profile will dictate when the X pipe starts to out perform the H pipe. I personally think that in order to really prove which one is better then you would need a reverse split cam.
I am curious if anyone has ever used termination boxes with an X pipe? I have thought it over and I am not sure if there would be any benefit because the X pipe essentially increases the exhaust volume like a termination box but it also allows the exhaust to use the negative pressure waves from each cylinder bank. Just curious.
I am curious if anyone has ever used termination boxes with an X pipe? I have thought it over and I am not sure if there would be any benefit because the X pipe essentially increases the exhaust volume like a termination box but it also allows the exhaust to use the negative pressure waves from each cylinder bank. Just curious.
