H pipe vs. X pipe - F-Body Online

zaniac · 02-23-2008, 04:47 PM

On second gen f-body cars which fits best with the least amount of interference (with other parts) the H pipe or the X pipe?

I've heard with the x pipe you will have to do some modification because it hits the cross member or some part like that.

Rocket 442 · 02-23-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm not positive on 2nd Gen's but obviously it is possible.

Do you know which brand you're going with, or is it going to be custom fabricated?
Check out Pypes Exhaust. I got a set and they're great Mandrel Bent pieces.

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zaniac · 02-25-2008, 09:38 AM

Hi Rocket 442,

I've been looking at the magnaflow exhaust systems with the x-pipe (basically the same as the pypes version) and the flowmaster system with the H pipe. I would really like to have the X pipe but don't want to go in that direction if it's is going to cause more headaches than it's worth. Essentially, I'm looking for a clean fit.

My other dilemma is the sound of the mufflers that come with the systems. Although I'm not a big Flowmster fan, I prefer the sound of the American Thunder 50 series Delta flow over any of the mufflers from Magnaflow or Pypes. I have 10.5:1 compression so anything I get will be louder than it would be on other cars.

02-23-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
zaniac New Member Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	H pipe vs. X pipe On second gen f-body cars which fits best with the least amount of interference (with other parts) the H pipe or the X pipe? I've heard with the x pipe you will have to do some modification because it hits the cross member or some part like that.

02-23-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
Rocket 442 Site Owner Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,410 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm not positive on 2nd Gen's but obviously it is possible. Do you know which brand you're going with, or is it going to be custom fabricated? Check out Pypes Exhaust. I got a set and they're great Mandrel Bent pieces. Pypes Performance Exhaust - 1967-81 FIREBIRD & TRANS AM SYSTEMS __________________ Andy ▌1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 Deluxe 455cid F2 Block \| Edelbrock Performer RPM Heads & ARP Bolt Kit \| Mondello JM 22-25-10 Cam - 274/280 .512/.523 \| Harland Sharp 1.6 Ratio Full Roller Rockers \| Edelbrock Modified Performer Intake ▌1995 Chevy Camaro - Slow My Cars are USDM, it's like JDM in Japan; Crazy Eh? Got a Myspace? Friend our F-Body Online Account

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02-25-2008, 09:38 AM	#3
zaniac New Member Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0)	Hi Rocket 442, I've been looking at the magnaflow exhaust systems with the x-pipe (basically the same as the pypes version) and the flowmaster system with the H pipe. I would really like to have the X pipe but don't want to go in that direction if it's is going to cause more headaches than it's worth. Essentially, I'm looking for a clean fit. My other dilemma is the sound of the mufflers that come with the systems. Although I'm not a big Flowmster fan, I prefer the sound of the American Thunder 50 series Delta flow over any of the mufflers from Magnaflow or Pypes. I have 10.5:1 compression so anything I get will be louder than it would be on other cars.