offroad H or X pipe??

03stangGT · 10-20-2003, 07:21 PM

I've already got a Mac offroad H pipe, sounds great, makes good power. I got it off my buddy for 50 bucks, I found a Mac offroad X pipe for real cheap. I'd like to get the X if its worth the money, I've heard they rattle from a few people. How do they sound compaired to the offroad H? do they produce much more HP/torque? thanks

03 gt

pro 5.0 short throw
fms 3.73's
brothers speedcal
steeda timing adjuster
K&N
upr white face guages
Mac offroad H pipe
2 chamber flows

95mustanggt · 10-20-2003, 07:59 PM

An X-pipe should produce slightly less torque, but more horsepower. They also have a more "racey" sound compared to a "muscle" sound, IMO.

Either way, you're not looking at big improvements.

96_4.6 · 10-20-2003, 10:37 PM

I've always thought and been told on here several times the H made more horse and the X made more torque....

surfbeast · 10-21-2003, 05:31 AM

Either way your not talking any real major differences. And the differences depend on your setup. The X pipes have a more Raspy sound, I had to ditch mine cause it was to annoying with the top down. If you can get the X get it. Try em both and sell the other.

WHITE_SVT_SNAKE · 10-23-2003, 04:49 PM

Quote:

I've heard they rattle from a few people

The fact that you even said that, tells me that you shouldn't get an X. I take it you don't like exhaust that pops? if not then you don't want an X ... Well that is depending on what kind of mufflers you have... But Its all in personal taste... its hard for somebody to ask you how they will like something considering your not them... u know what i mean? If u have any kind of chambered muffler... its going to pop 2x worse than the offroad H... but its gonna be 3x louder than the H... And i can say from experiencec that X lose a little low end torque... but get a decent amount of top end power... I mainly got it for the sound tho... performance gains aren't going to be large enough over a O/R H to justify spending the money... that is of course unless you have lots and lots of money... in either case you decide... I have O/R Bassani X with 2 chamber flows and i love it... But thats me... Its all up 2 your preference... check this place out before you decide on one or the other www.mustangexhaust.com

good luck!

10-20-2003, 07:21 PM	#1
03stangGT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 26	offroad H or X pipe?? I've already got a Mac offroad H pipe, sounds great, makes good power. I got it off my buddy for 50 bucks, I found a Mac offroad X pipe for real cheap. I'd like to get the X if its worth the money, I've heard they rattle from a few people. How do they sound compaired to the offroad H? do they produce much more HP/torque? thanks 03 gt pro 5.0 short throw fms 3.73's brothers speedcal steeda timing adjuster K&N upr white face guages Mac offroad H pipe 2 chamber flows

10-20-2003, 07:59 PM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	An X-pipe should produce slightly less torque, but more horsepower. They also have a more "racey" sound compared to a "muscle" sound, IMO. Either way, you're not looking at big improvements. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

10-20-2003, 10:37 PM	#3
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	I've always thought and been told on here several times the H made more horse and the X made more torque.... __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

10-21-2003, 05:31 AM	#4
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	Either way your not talking any real major differences. And the differences depend on your setup. The X pipes have a more Raspy sound, I had to ditch mine cause it was to annoying with the top down. If you can get the X get it. Try em both and sell the other. __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

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