h or x pipe?

Bri's ride · 12-04-2003, 05:17 PM

Hey I have a 97 gt so far all i got is a k&n fipk and magnaflow mufflers and now i am considering the rest of the exhaust i wanted to know if anyone knew of a pipe(x or h) that sounded good, got good power, (has cats) and doesn't hurt low end torque. I'm considering the magnaflow x-pipe, so if anyone can let me know what they think.

explicitone · 12-04-2003, 05:23 PM

if you want a catted mid pipe I would go with the magnaflow x

if you want an offroad mid pipe here are the ones I like mac prochamber, magnaflow x, dr gas x

Bri's ride · 12-04-2003, 05:39 PM

Thats what i was think, this is my only car so i'de like to keep it street legal, and i heard that the magnaflow pipe does give you better hp but less torque, i heard the prochamber is really good but you can't get it with cats, anyone know were i can get it with cats.

The Deuce · 12-04-2003, 07:02 PM

the only way to get a catter prochamber would be to buy the shorty chamber, buy cats seperate, and have it all connected.

Hammer · 12-04-2003, 08:14 PM

Bassani X-pipe with cats...

Bri's ride · 12-04-2003, 10:00 PM

I heard the cats fell apart and will still lose torque or gain some

Hammer · 12-04-2003, 11:42 PM

I had mine for nearly 50k miles and never had a problem...

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 12-06-2003, 06:38 AM

I agree with Hammer but the Magnaflow X w/cats is also nice...and cheaper. I've had my Bassani X for about 4 years, no problems.

Morgstang · 12-06-2003, 09:39 AM

my vote for Magnaflow X also...have one on my 2002 and love it.

Bri's ride · 12-06-2003, 01:10 PM

thanks for the advise, i think im gonna go for the magnaflow, they are a lot cheaper than the bassani, anyones thoughts on what headers i should go with for future reference?

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 12-06-2003, 05:00 PM

BBk or FRPP's are decent. Have you ever put headers on before? The mod motor will definitely will give you a headache trying to put them in. It took me a good 8 hours and a case of beer to get mine in...having them installed is very expensive$$

bigred90gt · 12-07-2003, 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by Bri's ride
thanks for the advise, i think im gonna go for the magnaflow, they are a lot cheaper than the bassani, anyones thoughts on what headers i should go with for future reference?

I'm not knockin Magnaflow, but I am a firm believer in, you get what you pay for. I have a Bassani off road x pipe on my 90 gt and love it. I have never had any dealing with an aftermarket h-pipe, or catted pipe at all for that matter. The h-pipes have a raspier sound than x pipes, which have more of a eaqualized sound. I think the x pipes actually eaqualize the flow a bit better, but the difference is neglidgable. Thats about all I have to offer at this time. Hope this helps.

Caymon

12-04-2003, 05:17 PM	#1
Bri's ride Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 74	h or x pipe? Hey I have a 97 gt so far all i got is a k&n fipk and magnaflow mufflers and now i am considering the rest of the exhaust i wanted to know if anyone knew of a pipe(x or h) that sounded good, got good power, (has cats) and doesn't hurt low end torque. I'm considering the magnaflow x-pipe, so if anyone can let me know what they think. __________________ 97 GT--SOLD-- Magnaflow mufflers Mac Prochamber K&N FIPK Steeda Tri Ax Nitto 555 King cobra clutch 98 Sonoma 2.2 DD

12-04-2003, 05:23 PM	#2
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	if you want a catted mid pipe I would go with the magnaflow x if you want an offroad mid pipe here are the ones I like mac prochamber, magnaflow x, dr gas x __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

12-04-2003, 05:39 PM	#3
Bri's ride Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 74	Thats what i was think, this is my only car so i'de like to keep it street legal, and i heard that the magnaflow pipe does give you better hp but less torque, i heard the prochamber is really good but you can't get it with cats, anyone know were i can get it with cats. __________________ 97 GT--SOLD-- Magnaflow mufflers Mac Prochamber K&N FIPK Steeda Tri Ax Nitto 555 King cobra clutch 98 Sonoma 2.2 DD

12-04-2003, 07:02 PM	#4
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	the only way to get a catter prochamber would be to buy the shorty chamber, buy cats seperate, and have it all connected. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

12-04-2003, 08:14 PM	#5
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Bassani X-pipe with cats... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

12-04-2003, 10:00 PM	#6
Bri's ride Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 74	I heard the cats fell apart and will still lose torque or gain some __________________ 97 GT--SOLD-- Magnaflow mufflers Mac Prochamber K&N FIPK Steeda Tri Ax Nitto 555 King cobra clutch 98 Sonoma 2.2 DD

12-04-2003, 11:42 PM	#7
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	I had mine for nearly 50k miles and never had a problem... __________________ Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...."

12-06-2003, 06:38 AM	#8
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	I agree with Hammer but the Magnaflow X w/cats is also nice...and cheaper. I've had my Bassani X for about 4 years, no problems. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

12-06-2003, 09:39 AM	#9
Morgstang Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 12	my vote for Magnaflow X also...have one on my 2002 and love it.

12-06-2003, 01:10 PM	#10
Bri's ride Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 74	thanks for the advise, i think im gonna go for the magnaflow, they are a lot cheaper than the bassani, anyones thoughts on what headers i should go with for future reference? __________________ 97 GT--SOLD-- Magnaflow mufflers Mac Prochamber K&N FIPK Steeda Tri Ax Nitto 555 King cobra clutch 98 Sonoma 2.2 DD

12-06-2003, 05:00 PM	#11
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	BBk or FRPP's are decent. Have you ever put headers on before? The mod motor will definitely will give you a headache trying to put them in. It took me a good 8 hours and a case of beer to get mine in...having them installed is very expensive$$ __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

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