Should I put Xpipes on my ZL1 instead of the factory Hpipe - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Godsplumber · 10-02-2012, 03:01 PM

Doing Headers and HF cats on my ZL1 today and i was wanting to get the consensus opinion of some of the experts on here whether or not i should change from H to X. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Russell James · 10-02-2012, 03:10 PM

I'd first try what you have. Personally I like the sound of an H over an X. Or, even better, my favorite is a siamesed X which looks like )(.

I don't like the ones that actually look like an actual X. I would think that causes too much collisions of the pulses. If the pipes are siamesed, that would be better at scavenging without colliding. And the H, does a good job at balancing the sides.... but not so much at scavenging, so maybe a hair less top end. But really splitting hairs at maybe a slightly better top end power.

If you put on what you have, and it sounds great, rips hard.... I'd stop messing with it. If your going to replace the rest of the catback, go 3" with a )( siamesed crossover. Just my opinion.

Godsplumber · 10-02-2012, 03:13 PM

I guess the right question to ask is should i switch out the exhaust to a Corsa, like it is being suggested to me, which would replace the factor hpipe system with a new one with an xpipe setup?

hognutz · 10-02-2012, 04:54 PM

An x-pipe in the correct location scavanges better and usually produces more HP but that being said some people do like the sound of an X-pipe.

almost all headers sytems use X-pipes.

almost all companies these days use a siamesed X. bolra, corsa do.

manaflow is the one company I know that uses a conventional X and I for some reason just an not a manaflow fan all the way around. 409 pipe, sound, that X pipe.

Listen to the clips corsa is raspy sounding exhaust and if that is what you like go X. if you like a deaper sound don't do it. Borla with an X is deaper than Corsa with and H. Corsa with an X just screams. most people love it or hate it.

RoketRdr · 10-02-2012, 06:59 PM

I think you should go with the Z pipe.

Trackman · 10-02-2012, 08:38 PM

Leave the back end alone. There is nothing to be gained there. I think you will be very pleased with the sound just with headers and Hcats

14pilot · 10-02-2012, 09:05 PM

Friends don't let friends run x-pipes...

...you need to get the o-pipe instead:

Godsplumber · 10-02-2012, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14pilot

Friends don't let friends run x-pipes...

...you need to get the o-pipe instead:

What the heck?

hognutz · 10-02-2012, 09:49 PM

the o-pipe is an engineering marvel. with its 100% backpressure producing design is it just pure genius.

RoketRdr · 10-02-2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hognutz

the o-pipe is an engineering marvel. with its 100% backpressure producing design is it just pure genius.

oldfriend · 10-02-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godsplumber

What the heck?

Oh yeah .

Godsplumber · 10-02-2012, 09:59 PM

I'll put that on the Lamborghini, right now I want the best sound/performance for the ZL1

sspddmn · 10-03-2012, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 14pilot

Friends don't let friends run x-pipes...

...you need to get the o-pipe instead:

That is hilarious!

DangerZL1 · 10-03-2012, 04:13 PM

That O pipe too funny.

10-02-2012, 03:01 PM	#1
Godsplumber Drives: 2012 ZL1,Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 400 View My Garage	Should I put Xpipes on my ZL1 instead of the factory Hpipe Doing Headers and HF cats on my ZL1 today and i was wanting to get the consensus opinion of some of the experts on here whether or not i should change from H to X. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

10-02-2012, 04:54 PM	#4
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	An x-pipe in the correct location scavanges better and usually produces more HP but that being said some people do like the sound of an X-pipe. almost all headers sytems use X-pipes. almost all companies these days use a siamesed X. bolra, corsa do. manaflow is the one company I know that uses a conventional X and I for some reason just an not a manaflow fan all the way around. 409 pipe, sound, that X pipe. Listen to the clips corsa is raspy sounding exhaust and if that is what you like go X. if you like a deaper sound don't do it. Borla with an X is deaper than Corsa with and H. Corsa with an X just screams. most people love it or hate it. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

10-02-2012, 09:49 PM	#9
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	the o-pipe is an engineering marvel. with its 100% backpressure producing design is it just pure genius. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

10-02-2012, 09:59 PM	#12
Godsplumber Drives: 2012 ZL1,Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 400 View My Garage	I'll put that on the Lamborghini, right now I want the best sound/performance for the ZL1 __________________ Build thread located at: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=1#post5732710

10-02-2012, 03:10 PM	#2
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	I'd first try what you have. Personally I like the sound of an H over an X. Or, even better, my favorite is a siamesed X which looks like )(. I don't like the ones that actually look like an actual X. I would think that causes too much collisions of the pulses. If the pipes are siamesed, that would be better at scavenging without colliding. And the H, does a good job at balancing the sides.... but not so much at scavenging, so maybe a hair less top end. But really splitting hairs at maybe a slightly better top end power. If you put on what you have, and it sounds great, rips hard.... I'd stop messing with it. If your going to replace the rest of the catback, go 3" with a )( siamesed crossover. Just my opinion.

10-02-2012, 03:13 PM	#3
Godsplumber Drives: 2012 ZL1,Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 400 View My Garage	I guess the right question to ask is should i switch out the exhaust to a Corsa, like it is being suggested to me, which would replace the factor hpipe system with a new one with an xpipe setup?

10-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#5
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	I think you should go with the Z pipe.

10-02-2012, 08:38 PM	#6
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	Leave the back end alone. There is nothing to be gained there. I think you will be very pleased with the sound just with headers and Hcats

10-03-2012, 04:13 PM	#14
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	That O pipe too funny.