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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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is there a advantage or disadvantage to running true duals str8 to the back w/o x or h pipe?
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X pipe + TD's = best power. H pipe +TD's = best sound. TD = a little more power over good Y and catback. Drawbacks are more $$$ and less ground clearance especially an issue if you are lowered. A cutout + Y setup can bridge the gap and give you the most HP when you want it so consider that also.
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so the best is X?
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so the best is X?
its all an opinion. i would say the best is an H, because i care more about the sound more than a little more power in the top end. i've never compared H vs. X in terms of power, but i wouldn't think it would be that noticable
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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you can easily run duals with an x or h pipe and either dump it at the axle or out before the rear tires...
ive heard that an x-pipe is beter and it fits well in the drive shaft valley giving a little more clearance but i have no proof of which is better.

all in all true duals are a possibility and definatly flow better than a y-pipe system
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Does the Texas Speed True Dual setup fit pretty well? I have a UMI TA and the MAC Y pipe rattles like crazy on it and I would like to get something that would have clearence around that when I get LTs.
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i like the h pipe better than x but once again thats only an opinion
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Im about to put LTs on and was wondering what I need to do a side exit infront of the rear tire? I didnt want to use cats. It will all be done with custom pipe. Do I still need an X or H pipe? Any help please


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you can easily run duals with an x or h pipe and either dump it at the axle or out before the rear tires...
ive heard that an x-pipe is beter and it fits well in the drive shaft valley giving a little more clearance but i have no proof of which is better.

all in all true duals are a possibility and definatly flow better than a y-pipe system
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Im about to put LTs on and was wondering what I need to do a side exit infront of the rear tire? I didnt want to use cats. It will all be done with custom pipe. Do I still need an X or H pipe? Any help please
yes, its always better to have a connecting pipe, whether it be X or H
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Its worth it. I had duals without a crossover pipe at first. just had an H put in it and its a totally different sound. Get a crossover.
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