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Pyottboy · 05-29-2009, 02:00 PM

I just listened to a whole bunch of videos on youtube of h pipes and x pipes, and h pipes are definitely meaner, deeper, and throatier. Are any companies going to make a system with these?

Crowley · 05-29-2009, 02:08 PM

You can't just go on the sound what the Xpipe or Hpipe will give you. You have to know how it will sound with your type of muffler. In one of my older cars, I had an xpipe with Chambered mufflers and it sounded like crap .. put on an hpipe and it sounded pretty good. Last car I had I put on an xpipe with straight through mufflers and it sounded better than the other car with the Hpipe and chambered mufflers ..

Crowley

*radz28* · 05-29-2009, 02:12 PM

Most aftermarket true catbacks will likely include X-pipes; at least the ones I've seen up to now. I don't think H-pipes are as desirable nowadays.

Jinx · 05-29-2009, 02:18 PM

I still prefer an H-pipe on most setups. GTOs sounded a world better with a custom weldin or midpipe from StolenFox. I wish a StolenFox H-pipe was available.

pharmd · 05-29-2009, 02:24 PM

as a "general" rule, X pipes make more power, and "generally" H pipes sound better.

Jinx · 05-29-2009, 02:34 PM

and that power usually varies 1-5hp, which I can live with in making my car sound better.

example with h-pipe:

bballr4567 · 05-29-2009, 02:35 PM

Find someone with a GTO as Jinx said and listen to the Hpipe in person. You will not care about that 1-5 HP. It sounds that MUCH better.

davidj · 05-29-2009, 03:42 PM

Camaro comes stock with H pipe.

*radz28* · 05-29-2009, 03:43 PM

Noted - thanks

Jinx · 05-29-2009, 03:53 PM

i know it comes stock, but there isnt anything available in a larger diameter, high flow catted or non, made to fit LTs or larger diameter catbacks.

*radz28* · 05-29-2009, 03:59 PM

Well, I could swear I remember the SW and Borla systems having X-pipes matching the 3-inch fore and aft pipes. I think the Texas Speed one does to; I'd have to go look, but I'm sure most companies will come with bigger pipes.

MadMaxx · 05-29-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidj

Camaro comes stock with H pipe.

Camaro come stuck w/ a X pipe bud, not H.

pharmd · 05-29-2009, 09:45 PM

Here is a sound comparison on the same car...

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5555393

davidj · 05-29-2009, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMaxx

Camaro come stuck w/ a X pipe bud, not H.

First off, my name is not Bud. Second, you better check your facts.

05-29-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
Pyottboy Drives: RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fl Posts: 23	H pipes are a must I just listened to a whole bunch of videos on youtube of h pipes and x pipes, and h pipes are definitely meaner, deeper, and throatier. Are any companies going to make a system with these?

05-29-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	You can't just go on the sound what the Xpipe or Hpipe will give you. You have to know how it will sound with your type of muffler. In one of my older cars, I had an xpipe with Chambered mufflers and it sounded like crap .. put on an hpipe and it sounded pretty good. Last car I had I put on an xpipe with straight through mufflers and it sounded better than the other car with the Hpipe and chambered mufflers .. Crowley __________________

05-29-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	Most aftermarket true catbacks will likely include X-pipes; at least the ones I've seen up to now. I don't think H-pipes are as desirable nowadays. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-29-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Jinx Owner of Shunt Drives: 2001 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Trunk, NC Posts: 323	I still prefer an H-pipe on most setups. GTOs sounded a world better with a custom weldin or midpipe from StolenFox. I wish a StolenFox H-pipe was available. __________________ Support the "JINX CAMARO FUND" at http://www.zazzle.com/jinxdesign

05-29-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
pharmd Master of Medicine Drives: 4th Gen Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 784	as a "general" rule, X pipes make more power, and "generally" H pipes sound better. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS. 408 LS2. 500+RWHP/480RWTQ. Full UMI RR suspension. Koni/Strano. 295F/315R. 3500#(55/45)

05-29-2009, 02:35 PM	#7
bballr4567 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,256	Find someone with a GTO as Jinx said and listen to the Hpipe in person. You will not care about that 1-5 HP. It sounds that MUCH better.

05-29-2009, 03:42 PM	#8
davidj Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 327	Camaro comes stock with H pipe. __________________

05-29-2009, 03:43 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	Noted - thanks __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-29-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
Jinx Owner of Shunt Drives: 2001 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Trunk, NC Posts: 323	i know it comes stock, but there isnt anything available in a larger diameter, high flow catted or non, made to fit LTs or larger diameter catbacks. __________________ Support the "JINX CAMARO FUND" at http://www.zazzle.com/jinxdesign

05-29-2009, 03:59 PM	#11
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	Well, I could swear I remember the SW and Borla systems having X-pipes matching the 3-inch fore and aft pipes. I think the Texas Speed one does to; I'd have to go look, but I'm sure most companies will come with bigger pipes. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-29-2009, 09:45 PM	#13
pharmd Master of Medicine Drives: 4th Gen Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 784	Here is a sound comparison on the same car... http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5555393 __________________ 2002 Camaro SS. 408 LS2. 500+RWHP/480RWTQ. Full UMI RR suspension. Koni/Strano. 295F/315R. 3500#(55/45)

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