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07-14-2000, 11:54 PM | #1 |
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H-Pipes
I have got another question! I have heard you guys talk about H-Pipes, but, what are they ? See, I just bought my Mustang and am wondering what they are? And, what would be good light mod's I could make on my 98'?
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07-15-2000, 12:20 AM | #2 |
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An H-pipe is what connects your exhaust manifolds or Headers to your mufflers. This is where your catalytic converters are located. The stock H-pipe has 6 cats, 3 on each side. For less restriction and more power, an aftermarket H-pipe is recommended. You can get them with no cats(off-road), or 2 or 4 cats to stay emissions legal where you live. An aftermarket H-pipe is the best exhaust mod you can do for more HP at a reasonable price.
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07-15-2000, 12:46 AM | #3 |
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An H pipe is just what it sounds like, just like T-Bone said, it connects the headers/exhaust manifolds to the mufflers.
If you took it off the car, it would look like an H...two pipes running parallel with a pipe connecting the two. You could also look into getting an X pipe, which is what it sounds like...replaces the stock H pipe and looks like an X...that's as simple as it gets. As for performance, if you want something you can feel, get gears. 4.10's or 3.73's if you do a lot of highway driving (that's what I have) ------------------ 1998 Yellow GT Appearance Package Black Hood/Fender stripe 17" Wheels FMS 3.73's Steeda Aluminum Pedal Covers |
07-15-2000, 12:51 AM | #4 |
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Its called a H-pipe, because there the pipes from the left header and the right header are connected by a straight balancer pipe just before the mufflers. The resulting shape is a H.
One alternative is an X-pipe. This is similiar to a H-pipe, but instead of using a balancer, the pipes blend together into one large pipe, then spilt apart, forming an X. Most after-market H and X pipes are offered in off-road versions, and catalitic versions. The off-road version has no cats and are illegal, but you can get away with it if you really want to. The catalytic versions usually have just 2 cats, 1 on each side. In general, any aftermarket H or X pipe will provide more hp and torque, but H-pipes typically give better low end torque then X-pipes, while X-pipes give better high end hp. If you bend down and look under the car, you can get a good look at how this is all put together. |
07-15-2000, 12:52 AM | #5 |
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Man, you posted while I was typing. I hate it when that happens.
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07-15-2000, 01:10 AM | #6 |
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Hey, I may be a faster typer, but rest assured you have a faster car! heh ------------------ 1998 Yellow GT Appearance Package Black Hood/Fender stripe 17" Wheels FMS 3.73's Steeda Aluminum Pedal Covers [This message has been edited by 98YellowGT (edited 07-15-2000).] |
07-15-2000, 01:26 AM | #7 |
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You're right about the gears. That's the first modification a modular engined car really needs if the owner would like a little more umph.
(Knew I shouldn't have gotten up to get that coke mid-way though typing my post. ) |
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