© Copyright 1995 thru 2008 - The Mustang Works™. All Rights Reserved.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
MustangWorks.com is designed and hosted by Aero3 Media.
03-02-2002, 02:59 AM | #1 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 54
|
x-pipe, h-pipe, off-road h-pipe?
I seem to be hearing mixed reviews about the different catpipes. Everyone seems to be fiercely loyal to their choice of these. For a N/A all-around daily-driver, which will eventually have intake/heads replaced, what is the best choice for performance? I was planning on going with an x-pipe, probably Bassini, but those with off-road h-pipes just love them. What is the difference?
|
03-02-2002, 11:21 PM | #2 |
AKA "Dr. Evil"
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: South Fork Ranch
Posts: 1,721
|
Actually, the performance gains from an h-pipe are very comparable to an x-pipe...
Difference? The H-Pipe will put out a bit more torque. The X-Pipe will put out a bit more horsepower.
__________________
Uncle Sam "What the hell is up with all the gauges? Calling Captain Kirk, your ride awaits... Phasers on stun...." |
03-03-2002, 02:37 AM | #3 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 54
|
Quote:
|
|
03-07-2002, 11:11 PM | #5 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: MI
Posts: 2
|
Quote:
From what I understand... that's actually the same thing as he said previously... since you usually get torque at lower rpm, and horsepower at higher (HP = Torque * revolutions per minute * conversion factor) |
|
03-08-2002, 04:33 AM | #6 | |
Registered Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 54
|
Quote:
Aha! I love physics! You're right, In the above equation, HP is directly proportional to torque. As torque is increased, so is HP given a constant rpm. But if HP stays the same and torque increases, rpms must drop to compensate...therefore torque increase will be found lower on the powerband. If HP increases, and torque stays the same, rpms must increase, thus making the HP gain higher in the powerband.
__________________
__________________ '97 GT Convertible, 5-sp. K&N...Tri-ax...Steeda pullies... |
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
X pipe, off road or catted? | 06Stang | Modular Madness | 3 | 10-21-2003 04:59 AM |
off road h pipe problems | silentshredr | Modular Madness | 0 | 09-05-2003 09:26 PM |
Off road pipe vs. Catalitic Pipe | Kamaro Killer | Windsor Power | 7 | 04-04-2002 04:05 AM |
2 Q's - Wheel spacers and Off road pipe | SteveK | Modular Madness | 5 | 02-22-2002 10:41 AM |
2 chamber Flow with Off road H pipe | evilmustang | Windsor Power | 2 | 06-19-2001 08:13 AM |