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Old 07-26-2008, 08:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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x / h pipe

Could someone explain what is the difference between an x and an h pipe and what benefit do you gain by installing either one. From what I have researched on this forum, the x / h pipe removes the resonators? I'm thinking better flow and more sound? Thanks.
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What I gathered that the X-pipe has better scavageing than the H-pipe giving you alittle more horsepower. The x-pipe also has a more exotic sound and the h-pipe has a muscle car sound. And yes, it is put in place of the resonators on the 6.0 cars.
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What I gathered that the X-pipe has better scavageing than the H-pipe giving you alittle more horsepower. The x-pipe also has a more exotic sound and the h-pipe has a muscle car sound. And yes, it is put in place of the resonators on the 6.0 cars.
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X pipe gives the car a smoother feel, and has a hair more power

H pipe gives it a more aggressive sound, a bit more 'old school', but doesn't make quite as much power, but we're talking very small numbers.
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I just put a X-pipe on my GTO, and now it sounds...for a lack of a better word...Italian.

Most likely will be getting a H-pipe soon.
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I'm still wondering exactly what an x / h pipe is and how it works...any techies out there??
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I just put a X-pipe on my GTO, and now it sounds...for a lack of a better word...Italian.

Most likely will be getting a H-pipe soon.
That's a good comparison- Italian. That is the term I was looking for to describe my car's sound( with x-pipe). It's different from other muscle car's exhaust note. I like it.
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I should have some production H pipes for GTO's in 2-3 weeks
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I just put a X-pipe on my GTO, and now it sounds...for a lack of a better word...Italian.

Most likely will be getting a H-pipe soon.
Hmm, I've heard that before. I was a big motorcycle enthusiast for most of my life, Ducati ran in my veins until I had two kids and one on the way. I shifted to the muscle car world but having a mix of both would be nice....Nothing like the ripping exhaust note of a Ferrari!
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I should have some production H pipes for GTO's in 2-3 weeks
For new ones? Or for the classics?? I might be interested in one.
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