Tommy
New Member
What's better? H or X?
I need an O/R pipe, for BBK shorty headers, 90 LX
How much?
Will need within 2 weeks
I need an O/R pipe, for BBK shorty headers, 90 LX
How much?
Will need within 2 weeks
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Need an O/R H or X-pipe
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Plan and Simple
X-Pipes generally make a little more HP and a little less torque than an aftermarket H-pipe.
H = low end torque
X = high end horsepower
Also, The H-Pipe will have a deeper sound, while the X-Pipe will have a higher pitched raspier sound.
Plan and Simple
X-Pipes generally make a little more HP and a little less torque than an aftermarket H-pipe.
H = low end torque
X = high end horsepower
Also, The H-Pipe will have a deeper sound, while the X-Pipe will have a higher pitched raspier sound.
Tommy
New Member
H it is!!
sdsubzero4
Spring Valley, CA
H pipe FTW!!!!!!!
will get you the info tomorrow..
beejay31000
BULLWINKLE
i would go with the X. 5.0's are torque monsters....they need all the help they can get in the HP area.
Tommy
New Member
well it's not gonna be a 5.0 anymore. As of this week, the block is now a 347 :rock: :dancing:
beejay31000
BULLWINKLE
nice....i still recomend the X tho
I recommend true duels........
People, you are talking about a difference of maybe 2-4hp (x-pipe) and 2-4tq (H-pipe). You are not going to notice the difference. H-pipes tend to be a little louder due to the air having to bounce off 90* turns.
I wouldn't do "True duels" because the x & h-pipes help equalize cylinder pressures and keep things consistant through the engine.
Just my $.02
I wouldn't do "True duels" because the x & h-pipes help equalize cylinder pressures and keep things consistant through the engine.
Just my $.02
Not even my BBK O/R H pipe wanted to match up to my bbk shorties. Had to cut and weld. Good luck with that...
P.S. What keeps happening with the street legal thing? lol
P.S. What keeps happening with the street legal thing? lol
Tommy
New Member
:rofl: Thats an easy one in case I lose my "friend" that helps me at smog time. I can always bolt these on/off. I want it mostly for sound.
sdsubzero4
Spring Valley, CA
Go with JBA, probably can get it much quicker too.
I have JBA on my car and I have no complaint.
Here's the short and sweet on H or X pipe.
H pipe-Better Torque and a deeper sound
X pipe-Performance and a higher pitch sound.
HP difference is very minimal. Maybe +2hp at most. Mainly is the sound.
I have JBA on my car and I have no complaint.
Here's the short and sweet on H or X pipe.
H pipe-Better Torque and a deeper sound
X pipe-Performance and a higher pitch sound.
HP difference is very minimal. Maybe +2hp at most. Mainly is the sound.
Tommy
New Member
I ended up bolting on the old, beat up and rusted H-pipe which happens to be two seperate straight catted pipes. Previous owner cut off the H center portion and welded the holes shut. Don't know why.
I have an offroad in the works :biggrin: as soon as I get long tubes :hello:
I have an offroad in the works :biggrin: as soon as I get long tubes :hello: