Does a X pipe sound better than Straight pipes? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Deeboe · 12-11-2011, 05:56 PM

Im wondering about this.. My current set up is: 3in Piping all the way straight thru ending with Flowmaster 10s.

What I might end up doing: Cutting mufflers, and adding Magnaflow's Xpipe and Solo high flow cats (later on)

Thoughts?

Etherij · 12-11-2011, 07:09 PM

I've heard they do but I prefer true duals. No X or H bs.

Li0nel1234 · 12-11-2011, 08:01 PM

They do sound better with an x. It helps reduce the popping when you let off the gas as well.

The x pipe also helps to excavate the exhaust as it creates a siphon effect to help pull the exhaust from the other side.

AngelSpeedFreak · 12-11-2011, 08:19 PM

The popping is the best part

Ice Demon · 12-11-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelSpeedFreak

The popping is the best part

+1

Deeboe · 12-11-2011, 09:17 PM

wish i had more poping lol! maybe ill just delete the mufflers and add hi flo cats...

andredmg · 12-11-2011, 09:25 PM

X and H are good for balance and you can also pick up power by the first exhaust pulse pulling the second thru the X...

MikeOD · 12-11-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AngelSpeedFreak

The popping is the best part

Go with longtubes, and a Dynomax bullet system...I have it on my car. It has an X pipe, and pops plenty when I lift.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 12-11-2011, 09:29 PM

love popping, but to each his own. most exhausts sound incredible on this car. I may go with an x-pipe in the future to see how it counds, but LTs and an exhuast provide plenty growl for now

Juiced1 · 12-11-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deeboe

wish i had more poping lol! maybe ill just delete the mufflers and add hi flo cats...

Hi flow cats or headers always add some popping....and some horsepower!

flowmann · 12-14-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Deeboe

Im wondering about this.. My current set up is: 3in Piping all the way straight thru ending with Flowmaster 10s.

What I might end up doing: Cutting mufflers, and adding Magnaflow's Xpipe and Solo high flow cats (later on)

Thoughts?

Deeboe – The term “better” is different for everyone. Did you ever post video of how your current system sounds? If you post a video and tell the forum what you’re trying to change and how much money you’re willing to spend… we can give much more qualified advice on how to change the sound to what you’re looking for.

SleepWarz · 12-14-2011, 09:17 AM

Got dual straight pipes into flowmasters on the tbird, no h or x pipe. For the camaro the catback kit. I'm curious what the difference in performance of straight vs crosspipe would be on the camaro.
Im always getting compliments on the sound though. Love it! From the screaming shifts to the symphonic deceleration.

DuhKoDuh · 12-14-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelSpeedFreak

The popping is the best part

this

Deeboe · 12-14-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by flowmann

Deeboe – The term “better” is different for everyone. Did you ever post video of how your current system sounds? If you post a video and tell the forum what you’re trying to change and how much money you’re willing to spend… we can give much more qualified advice on how to change the sound to what you’re looking for.

Understood, and agree. I will post pics 2morrow, to be honest I just want my SS to sound DEEP! way DEEP! Dont get me wrong it sounds good now IMO just wish it was deeper, There are offset mufflers also, and not the center ones. (maybe that's something) What are the deepest sounding muffler FM makes? 44 series?

12-11-2011, 05:56 PM	#1
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	Does a X pipe sound better than Straight pipes? Im wondering about this.. My current set up is: 3in Piping all the way straight thru ending with Flowmaster 10s. What I might end up doing: Cutting mufflers, and adding Magnaflow's Xpipe and Solo high flow cats (later on) Thoughts? __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White M6 Current: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Fast!!! 70 Chevelle SS (sold) Still kicking myself! 2010 CGM SS/RS A6 (RIP) one pissed SS right there!!!!

12-11-2011, 07:09 PM	#2
Etherij Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: V-Town, Tx Posts: 372	I've heard they do but I prefer true duals. No X or H bs. __________________ *TEAM LS3!* Mods so far: JBA Catted mid-pipes Flowmaster AMT

12-11-2011, 08:01 PM	#3
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	They do sound better with an x. It helps reduce the popping when you let off the gas as well. The x pipe also helps to excavate the exhaust as it creates a siphon effect to help pull the exhaust from the other side. __________________ Performance: ARH 2"/"3 headers + ARH 3" HF catback system, SS brake lines, hawk HP+ pads, motul RBF 600 fluid, K&N CAI (w/custom insulation), plug wires, air scoop, Hurst STS, Pedders Track II suspension, 18x10 wheels, 295/45/18 Nitto NT05s Looks: powder coated iom calipers, LED foglights w/ always on harness, custom painted bowties, window tint, smoke tinted tail lights etc, oem gfx w/ custom outlets, painted taillight bezels, all weather trunk mat

12-11-2011, 08:19 PM	#4
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	The popping is the best part __________________

12-11-2011, 09:17 PM	#6
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	wish i had more poping lol! maybe ill just delete the mufflers and add hi flo cats... __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White M6 Current: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Fast!!! 70 Chevelle SS (sold) Still kicking myself! 2010 CGM SS/RS A6 (RIP) one pissed SS right there!!!!

12-11-2011, 09:25 PM	#7
andredmg Big Nasty Drives: Chevys lots of em Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 930	X and H are good for balance and you can also pick up power by the first exhaust pulse pulling the second thru the X... __________________

12-11-2011, 09:29 PM	#9
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	love popping, but to each his own. most exhausts sound incredible on this car. I may go with an x-pipe in the future to see how it counds, but LTs and an exhuast provide plenty growl for now __________________

12-14-2011, 09:17 AM	#12
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Got dual straight pipes into flowmasters on the tbird, no h or x pipe. For the camaro the catback kit. I'm curious what the difference in performance of straight vs crosspipe would be on the camaro. Im always getting compliments on the sound though. Love it! From the screaming shifts to the symphonic deceleration.

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