What would an H or X pipe do to mu stang?

86PonyCar · 02-17-2002, 11:55 AM

I am pretty new to the mustang world. I was handed down an 86 stang GT w/5.0, now i know it has flowmasters. However i am not sure if it's the 2 chamber or 3 chamber. How can i identify it? Also what would an H or X Pipe do to the car as far as performance and sound? Any help will be very much appreciated.

Regards

Joe

Stang Runner · 02-17-2002, 12:54 PM

A X-pipe will be about 1-3HP better. As for sound many poeple dont like it as well as the H-pipe.
Here is my car mostly stock with a X-Pipe and Edelbrock RPMS for Muffers.

86PonyCar · 02-18-2002, 12:07 PM

Anyone else has a comment on my post? I need some feedback please. What will the total HP gain be?

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 02-18-2002, 04:39 PM

There seem to be two schools of thought regarding exhaust mods on a stock 5.0. Either you're going to see gains in the 10-15hp range, or you're going to see gains in the 1-5hp range.

Stang Runner, is that an O/R X-pipe, or did you have cats on it? It sounds verrrrrry sweet.

Stang Runner · 02-18-2002, 05:35 PM

That is a Bassani X-pipe with High-Flow Cats and 1 5/8 short headers with the stock heads.
Here a sound Clip of it now with heads and H-pipe Off Road (runs a bit ruff I have it running better you you can hear it good

Blue GT 5.0 · 02-19-2002, 01:37 PM

In the sound department, you will get the true Mustang exhaust sound with the off road h pipe and Flowmasters. A deep throaty sound with a nice rumble.

gtsr515 · 02-19-2002, 03:15 PM

I love the 86 questions, the off-road pipes in either configuration will give you at least 10 horsepower.

The general rule is that X-pipes yield more low end torque than an H-pipe, to me, torque is where its at on the street, the H-pipe will do very well too, giving you a little more top end horsepower than the X.

Torque is what excellerates the car, horsepower is indicative of top speed, I'll always take torque over horsepower.

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 02-19-2002, 03:27 PM

It's the other way 'round. X-pipe for top-end, H-pipe for torque.

gtsr515 · 02-19-2002, 03:49 PM

Thank-you! Mr. Bush, I am glad our Florida politcians are sharp!, i was afraid i had it backwards, but went for it anyway!, LOL!, thanks for correcting me.

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 02-19-2002, 04:57 PM

Anytime.

cmy5ohgo · 02-19-2002, 10:14 PM

Replaced cats with off road H-pipe, just what she needed! More
torque, great sound!

86PonyCar · 02-19-2002, 11:47 PM

Where exactly is the sounds dept?

Thanks for all the help guys...

02-17-2002, 11:55 AM	#1
86PonyCar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 7	What would an H or X pipe do to mu stang? I am pretty new to the mustang world. I was handed down an 86 stang GT w/5.0, now i know it has flowmasters. However i am not sure if it's the 2 chamber or 3 chamber. How can i identify it? Also what would an H or X Pipe do to the car as far as performance and sound? Any help will be very much appreciated. Regards Joe __________________ Ride em' if you got em...

02-17-2002, 12:54 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	A X-pipe will be about 1-3HP better. As for sound many poeple dont like it as well as the H-pipe. Here is my car mostly stock with a X-Pipe and Edelbrock RPMS for Muffers. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

02-18-2002, 12:07 PM	#3
86PonyCar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 7	Anyone else has a comment on my post? I need some feedback please. What will the total HP gain be? __________________ Ride em' if you got em...

02-18-2002, 04:39 PM	#4
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	There seem to be two schools of thought regarding exhaust mods on a stock 5.0. Either you're going to see gains in the 10-15hp range, or you're going to see gains in the 1-5hp range. Stang Runner, is that an O/R X-pipe, or did you have cats on it? It sounds verrrrrry sweet. __________________ Stripped-down '93 LX Coupe -- "Danielle" R.I.P. 05/30/02 "I've seen some crazy stuff in my life, but that...was...AWESOME!!! Oh, sorry about your car, man."

02-18-2002, 05:35 PM	#5
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	That is a Bassani X-pipe with High-Flow Cats and 1 5/8 short headers with the stock heads. Here a sound Clip of it now with heads and H-pipe Off Road (runs a bit ruff I have it running better you you can hear it good __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

02-19-2002, 01:37 PM	#6
Blue GT 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: McSherrystown PA (near Gettysburg) Posts: 26	H -Pipe In the sound department, you will get the true Mustang exhaust sound with the off road h pipe and Flowmasters. A deep throaty sound with a nice rumble.

02-19-2002, 03:15 PM	#7
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	I love the 86 questions, the off-road pipes in either configuration will give you at least 10 horsepower. The general rule is that X-pipes yield more low end torque than an H-pipe, to me, torque is where its at on the street, the H-pipe will do very well too, giving you a little more top end horsepower than the X. Torque is what excellerates the car, horsepower is indicative of top speed, I'll always take torque over horsepower. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

02-19-2002, 03:27 PM	#8
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	It's the other way 'round. X-pipe for top-end, H-pipe for torque.

02-19-2002, 03:49 PM	#9
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Thank-you! Mr. Bush, I am glad our Florida politcians are sharp!, i was afraid i had it backwards, but went for it anyway!, LOL!, thanks for correcting me. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

02-19-2002, 04:57 PM	#10
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	Anytime.

02-19-2002, 10:14 PM	#11
cmy5ohgo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Apopka, Florida Posts: 2	Replaced cats with off road H-pipe, just what she needed! More torque, great sound!

02-19-2002, 11:47 PM	#12
86PonyCar Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 7	Where exactly is the sounds dept? Thanks for all the help guys... __________________ Ride em' if you got em...

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