X pipe or H pipe ?

[Nervouswreck]

Now that I decided on the mufflers I'm using ( super 44's) , last piece of the exhaust puzzle is my mid pipe . What are some opinions? I read the X pipe made slightly better power because it scavenges better but its raspy as hell , slightly raspy I don't mind but not to much . Now for X pipe , I read/ heard they sound deeper and not so raspy but didn't make the power like the X . I did order a Pro Chamber for the Cobra but the fitment was atrocious so I sent it back . What are some experiences and opinions ?


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[Coosawjack]

H-Pipe for me but it's all sound preference.....forget any power gains or losses!!

H-Pipes generally sound deeper with more Old School Burble.....depending on muffler choices!!

BTW.....Roush axle-backs were HORRIBLY RASPY with my H-Pipe so choose your mufflers wisely!!

 

[Nervouswreck]

H-Pipe for me but it's all sound preference.....forget any power gains or losses!!

H-Pipes generally sound deeper with more Old School Burble.....depending on muffler choices!!

BTW.....Roush axle-backs were HORRIBLY RASPY with my H-Pipe so choose your mufflers wisely!!

I'm going Flowmaster super 44


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[Coosawjack]

Cannot help you with Flowmasters......lotsa other folks complain of Cabin DRONE!!??

 

[1 Alibi 2]

H pipe for sound.
There is very little difference hp wise, the X may win here.
Ford put an H pipe on both of my GT500's.
Ford put an X pipe on the GT350/350R's.

 

[2000GTSTANG]

Flowmasters need an H-pipe. They dont sound good with an X-pipe, IMO.

 

[03cobra#694]

ProChamber.

 

[KILLERARMY]

Check out this youtube video about the X & H pipes.

 

[Nervouswreck]

ProChamber.

Spent $450 for a MAC PC only to send it back . The fitment was atrocious


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[2000GTSTANG]

Prochambers do sound great with Flows; I had the same combo at one time. I do agree that they could fit better. Mine hangs really low and combine that with a lowered car; im scrapping on alot of things like speedbumps slanted driveways, etc.

 

[03cobra#694]

I've heard that before on the fitment, but mine was just fine with the Flows and now the Stingers.

 

[Mojo88]

I've always preferred SMOOTH exhaust notes. Some cars may be loud, but they can sound like old farm tractors if using stock exhaust manifolds, very rough as the exhaust pulses fight each other to escape....

The absolute smoothest tone comes from tuned (equal length) headers and x-pipe. It's almost magical. This setup allows all those exhaust pulses to march out in perfect harmony.

The video above shows basically no difference in power, but (like me) those guys seem to prefer the x-pipe sound.

 

[CobraBob]

My favorite combo was the MRT H-pipe and Steeda catback. Just a personal preference as the sound was more pure to my ear. With no raspiness or harshness.

That video above was interesting.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

The H pipe in the above video is like no H pipe that comes from Ford, or is available from the aftermarket for these cars.
Maybe if they used a " real " H pipe, the results may have been different.

 

[96gt02]

yeah that was a huge length crossover h pipe, didnt make any sense to me but i guess it might be something a muffler shop would do custom if the exhaust was that far apart

 

[BigBeez03]

I had a Mac PC with my Flowmaster Super 40s, loved the sound but the pro chamber hung too low, after I lowered my car I went with Pypes O/R H-pipe w/Flowmaster Super 44s and I got the clearance I need and the mid pipe is all stainless and appears well made but I don't like the sound during mid range
acceleration so now I'm considering changing to an X-pipe? Looking at the MagnaFlow O/R X-Pipe?

 

[Muscle_Car_Man]

I'm pretty sure x-pipes are the best

 

[Coosawjack]

I'm pretty sure x-pipes are the best

Too raspy and high pitched for me in MOST applications......H-Pipes are deeper sounding and there ain't a "Rat's Ass" worth of power difference between the two!!

 

[Muscle_Car_Man]

Lol