X PIPE Revisited!

[jbradsh1]

I have the stock axle back exhaust but I'm thinking of getting an X Pipe section to replace the muffler that is shared by both pipes where the pipes shrink to about 2"s in diameter. But I want to keep the two resonators that are further back. It seems like this area would be a restriction (since the pipe diameter downsizes in that area also). Questions: 1. anyone done this yet? 2. could any muffler shop fabricate something along the lines of what I'm suggesting here, i.e., just take out the muffler and replace it with a short X-Pipe section that maintains the same pipe diameter as the rest? 3. would this help out the rwhp 4. noise increase much or not really?

[GeorgeInNePa]

That shrinking diameter goes into the small resonators. Their inlets are 2".

If you go over to G8Board there are Stolen Fox H-Pipes floating around. They replace the center muffler. It needs to be welded in.

I had one and sold it. The guy I sold it to decided to go another direction. If you like I can get you his screen-name and you can discuss it with him.

[-Ray-]

I can cut mine off my old exhaust if you want.

Edit: Nevermind, it's an H pipe.

[GeorgeInNePa]

I can cut mine off my old exhaust if you want.

Edit: Nevermind, it's an H pipe.

That's an idea, OP. Even though it's a H, it will give you an idea of the difference in sound with out that big muffler.

ALSO

First page of the for sale forum over there:

Stolen Fox H-pipe

I have the ARH sytem and would like to sell the NIB H-pipe. $75 plus shipping.

[G8Smitty]

It sounds like you have the entire stock system.

1. I have this with an H pipe over an X pipe (magnaflow axleback though, just for noise effect)
2. Just about any muffler shop can remove the middle muffler/resonator (whatever that thing is) piece and add an h pipe or x pipe, but you should bring the X pipe with you. They may be able to fab one up, but it will take time (which translate to money).
3. You may gain a (very) little hp and torque, but it will not be noticeable.
4. I would assume that there would be next to no noise difference. I assume this because it seems that everyone who runs headers with the stock axleback says that it is silent.

I basing my response from my experience with an H pipe so it may not be exact.

[G8Smitty]

FYI - I believe RumblingG8 on the other board had one. He wanted to replace the x pipe he had with the Magnaflow catback, but the pipe size is different between the stock and Magnaflow.

[G8Smitty]

FWIW - I have the stolen fox H-pipe and it cost $40 to have it installed at the local muffler shop.

[arcticT]

If there is no HP or torque difference and little to no sound difference, what is the point? Weight savings?

[GeorgeInNePa]

FYI - I believe RumblingG8 on the other board had one. He wanted to replace the x pipe he had with the Magnaflow catback, but the pipe size is different between the stock and Magnaflow.

That's who bought mine.

[GeorgeInNePa]

If there is no HP or torque difference and little to no sound difference, what is the point? Weight savings?

There is a sound difference if you change the axle backs.