x-pipe = h-pipe?????????????

Sonics2042 · 09-21-2001, 03:10 PM

What is the difference between and x- and h-pipe? Or are they the same thing???

Another stupid question. If you get an h-pipe with cats, does that replace ur catylitic converter? If so, how can do this without making ur car ungodly loud. (I kind of want my car to sound badass, but I also want it to be a 'sleeper').

Thanks,
DoranW

09-21-2001, 04:13 PM

X-pipes make more hp than h-pipes when used w/ high flow mufflers. If you used a baffle design muffler, stick w/ the h-pipe. Yes, h-pipe w/ cats replaces your stock cat set up.

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5000cc · 09-22-2001, 08:10 AM

Not all x pipes are the same,according to one of mustang magazine which i don;t remember which one had comparison test and Mac prochamber came out on top but Headman x pipe which came in second place was only one horse less than prochamber and less money.I bought Headman pipe last year and love them.It sound awesome different from H pipe that i had before but H pipe is a lot cheaper.THe only thing about Headman header is it comes in 5 pieces and you have to weld it together which another cost that adds up.

jimberg · 09-22-2001, 09:48 AM

If you go with cats and H-pipe will make more power. If you go catless, an X-pipe will make more power.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

2FastLX · 09-22-2001, 11:23 AM

The subject is right. xipipe = h-pipe, that is why I have the Pro Chamber

But really, if I didn't go with the Pro Chamber, I would have gone with an X pipe. Maybe one from Dr. Gas.

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jimberg · 09-22-2001, 12:11 PM

The Dr. Gas did worse than most of the x-pipes tested in 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords.

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09-21-2001, 03:10 PM	#1
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	x-pipe = h-pipe????????????? What is the difference between and x- and h-pipe? Or are they the same thing??? Another stupid question. If you get an h-pipe with cats, does that replace ur catylitic converter? If so, how can do this without making ur car ungodly loud. (I kind of want my car to sound badass, but I also want it to be a 'sleeper'). Thanks, DoranW

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09-21-2001, 04:13 PM	#2
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	X-pipes make more hp than h-pipes when used w/ high flow mufflers. If you used a baffle design muffler, stick w/ the h-pipe. Yes, h-pipe w/ cats replaces your stock cat set up. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles (no sh*&);3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside welded subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini's 3" turbo hood;A/C delete; gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS chip; Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113 - 1.78 60')

09-22-2001, 08:10 AM	#3
5000cc Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hialeah,Fl,USA Posts: 57	Not all x pipes are the same,according to one of mustang magazine which i don;t remember which one had comparison test and Mac prochamber came out on top but Headman x pipe which came in second place was only one horse less than prochamber and less money.I bought Headman pipe last year and love them.It sound awesome different from H pipe that i had before but H pipe is a lot cheaper.THe only thing about Headman header is it comes in 5 pieces and you have to weld it together which another cost that adds up.

09-22-2001, 09:48 AM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	If you go with cats and H-pipe will make more power. If you go catless, an X-pipe will make more power. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

09-22-2001, 11:23 AM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The subject is right. xipipe = h-pipe, that is why I have the Pro Chamber But really, if I didn't go with the Pro Chamber, I would have gone with an X pipe. Maybe one from Dr. Gas. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

09-22-2001, 12:11 PM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	The Dr. Gas did worse than most of the x-pipes tested in 5.0 Mustang and Super Fords. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible