X vs H Pipes

Jason1320 · 02-26-2004, 06:55 AM

Can someone explain to the pros and cons of X pipes versus H pipes? I have always had H pipes and wondered what all the hype is about with X pipes. I can't seem to find a good explanation anywhere on the net.

blue00gt · 02-26-2004, 02:51 PM

Do a search on corral.net. There's been a ton of discussion on the topic on there. On a street car the difference is mostly in sound. The H tends to make a bit more power down low but not as much up top, but the difference is only a couple horsepower on a mild motor.

MiracleMax · 02-28-2004, 08:16 PM

I'm of the mind that the X-pipe is superior to the H, but like blue said, its a matter of taste on the street.

The h-pipe might make more power down low if the x-pipe is "too" efficient (read over scavanging), but thats just a guess.

its also my understanding that bafflled mufflers (like flows) inhibit the function on an X-pipe and that they work better with a straight through muffler like race bullets.

02-26-2004, 06:55 AM	#1
Jason1320 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 45	X vs H Pipes Can someone explain to the pros and cons of X pipes versus H pipes? I have always had H pipes and wondered what all the hype is about with X pipes. I can't seem to find a good explanation anywhere on the net. __________________ 2003 Mustang Cobra (Sonic Blue) - Bone Stock!!! Best 1/4 mile - ???

02-26-2004, 02:51 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Do a search on corral.net. There's been a ton of discussion on the topic on there. On a street car the difference is mostly in sound. The H tends to make a bit more power down low but not as much up top, but the difference is only a couple horsepower on a mild motor. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

02-28-2004, 08:16 PM	#3
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	I'm of the mind that the X-pipe is superior to the H, but like blue said, its a matter of taste on the street. The h-pipe might make more power down low if the x-pipe is "too" efficient (read over scavanging), but thats just a guess. its also my understanding that bafflled mufflers (like flows) inhibit the function on an X-pipe and that they work better with a straight through muffler like race bullets. __________________ 2002 5M GT (99% stock) 1991 5M LX (30% stock) patiently awaiting my satin silver 07 Mach 1, and don't forget the shaker

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