Resonated X-pipe for twin turbo setup?

[JantzenOKC]

How will the magnaflow resonated x-pipe work in a twin turbo exhaust setup? Just wondering since the resonated xpipe doesn't direct the flow as well as a true xpipe or hpipe. Its more just like a big empty muffler with two in and two out. Seems like it might disrupt flow some but I don't know, it probably wont matter since ill only be around 400-450whp.

My setup now is the resonated xpipe to factory resonators, then into 2.5" muffler delete and quad tips. Would it help to get rid of the 2.25" pipe and factory resonators between the xpipe and muffler delete to make the whole system 2.5"?

What do you guys think?

[Camero5]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

How will the magnaflow resonated x-pipe work in a twin turbo exhaust setup? Just wondering since the resonated xpipe doesn't direct the flow as well as a true xpipe or hpipe. Its more just like a big empty muffler with two in and two out. Seems like it might disrupt flow some but I don't know, it probably wont matter since ill only be around 400-450whp.

My setup now is the resonated xpipe to factory resonators, then into 2.5" muffler delete and quad tips. Would it help to get rid of the 2.25" pipe and factory resonators between the xpipe and muffler delete to make the whole system 2.5"?

What do you guys think?

I have a magnaflow resonated X pipe on my supercharged ZL1. No issues with flow. Pushing 630RWHP. I installed it mainly to tone down the headers to NPP exhaust.

[JantzenOKC]

Should work just fine for me then, thanks.

[Can't_C_Me]

I have the Magnaflow Xpipe, cat delete, resonator delete, 2.5" pipes and MRT V1 exhaust pushing 501rwhp and no issues at all. Car actually spools faster as it is known to recycle the exhaust gas energy producing more power. But also with a turbo you have to be careful with over spooling the turbos with a too unrestricted exhaust set up.

[Jason@JacFab]

Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I have the Magnaflow Xpipe, cat delete, resonator delete, 2.5" pipes and MRT V1 exhaust pushing 501rwhp and no issues at all. Car actually spools faster as it is known to recycle the exhaust gas energy producing more power. But also with a turbo you have to be careful with over spooling the turbos with a too unrestricted exhaust set up.

You think so? If you dig around you can find a post by fabberge that says an aftermarket "more free flowing" exhaust will help performance?

[JantzenOKC]

Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I have the Magnaflow Xpipe, cat delete, resonator delete, 2.5" pipes and MRT V1 exhaust pushing 501rwhp and no issues at all. Car actually spools faster as it is known to recycle the exhaust gas energy producing more power. But also with a turbo you have to be careful with over spooling the turbos with a too unrestricted exhaust set up.

So how does your exhaust sound with that setup? Is it pretty loud? And how is the drone?

[GretchenGotGrowl]

If you remove too muchl back pressure you can overspool smaller turbos. I'm not sure if going 2.5 all the way back is going to be a problem with the IPS kit or not. I know I've seen problems when people have gone to big diameter exhaust and even cutouts behind the turbos. If Fabbrage says 2.5 in. is fine I think you'll be okay.

[JantzenOKC]

Well if going 2.5" all the way won't help me over 2.25" then I will just leave it alone. I was thinking about not enough flow, not too much flow. I've got alot of learning to do about turbos.

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

How will the magnaflow resonated x-pipe work in a twin turbo exhaust setup? Just wondering since the resonated xpipe doesn't direct the flow as well as a true xpipe or hpipe. Its more just like a big empty muffler with two in and two out. Seems like it might disrupt flow some but I don't know, it probably wont matter since ill only be around 400-450whp.

My setup now is the resonated xpipe to factory resonators, then into 2.5" muffler delete and quad tips. Would it help to get rid of the 2.25" pipe and factory resonators between the xpipe and muffler delete to make the whole system 2.5"?

What do you guys think?

magnaflow resonated x pipes are very restrictive. I took mine off and noticed a huge difference.

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Well if going 2.5" all the way won't help me over 2.25" then I will just leave it alone. I was thinking about not enough flow, not too much flow. I've got alot of learning to do about turbos.

No get the 2.5 pipes. I started with 2.25 and it was hurting the turbos bad. Very poor flow and you could hear the engine struggle at high boost. I spend a huge amount of money this past March (3 different custom exhaust set ups) to get the right sound and performance from a performance exhaust shop here that deal with turbo cars. Remember the turbos act like a muffler so it chops up the sound when it comes to drone and raspy sounds. I have videos of all 3 set ups (V6owner, GretchenGotGrowl, BaylorCamaro, and sycraft seen them. And the first 2 set ups sound terrible. And performed bad. I'll post the one video of what my xpipe set up sounds like.

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[JantzenOKC]

Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

No get the 2.5 pipes. I started with 2.25 and it was hurting the turbos bad. Very poor flow and you could hear the engine struggle at high boost. I spend a huge amount of money this past March (3 different custom exhaust set ups) to get the right sound and performance from a performance exhaust shop here that deal with turbo cars. Remember the turbos act like a muffler so it chops up the sound when it comes to drone and raspy sounds. I have videos of all 3 set ups (V6owner, GretchenGotGrowl, BaylorCamaro, and sycraft seen them. And the first 2 set ups sound terrible. And performed bad. I'll post the one video of what my xpipe set up sounds like.

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Please do, I'd love to hear it. I've also spent a rediculous amount of money on exhaust. About $2500 between the corsa, magnaflow, dynomax VT, super turbos, and now resonated xpipe and muffler delete. If i was at work I would post a pic of my giant pile of new mufflers. So I'll see how this sounds after the turbos are on and the converters are off. I'm very curious how it will change.

[Can't_C_Me]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Please do, I'd love to hear it. I've also spent a rediculous amount of money on exhaust. About $2500 between the corsa, magnaflow, dynomax VT, super turbos, and now resonated xpipe and muffler delete. If i was at work I would post a pic of my giant pile of new mufflers. So I'll see how this sounds after the turbos are on and the converters are off. I'm very curious how it will change.

Current set up, just cruising around after install in March.



And other older videos:

[JantzenOKC]

Yeah that seems to sound good, it's always hard to tell from videos. The resonated xpipe has had the best sound so far for me, that and the corsa. I had corsa to start with I should have stuck with that.