H - Pipe Or X - Pipe With Cats? Which Brand For Price?

dave07GT · October 25th, 2007, 06:31 PM

I am considering a h-pipe or x-pipe but i want cats still.

any suggestions......

i know that on my 90 LX i just gutted the cats and it sounded great.

Regency 2007 · October 25th, 2007, 07:14 PM

When paying for mid-pipes you will get what you pay for in terms of quality and materials used... If you don't have to get inspected, get a catless h-pipe. I use to have an x-pipe on my mach1 but those sound better on 4v motors, get an h-pipe to keep the deep muscle sound

06RedfireGT · October 25th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Talk to Jucostud. He has the Pypes violator ABs and an o/r road h.

dave07GT · October 25th, 2007, 09:03 PM

i have a one time inspection that was already done. i know cat-less will probably get me more sound.

i want a little deeper, not really louder.

Jucostud · October 25th, 2007, 09:13 PM

As mentioned, I have an O/R H-pipe. I love it! You are going to get more HP out of an O/R pipe, and it's going to be cheaper. As far as which sounds better(x or h), an h pipe is deeper sounding and an x pipe is raspier. I would go with the h. You can get the PYPES O/R h-pipe for $175 at brenspeed.com.(free shipping)

MustangJon255 · October 25th, 2007, 09:37 PM

I have Pypes O/R H-pipe and Pypes Violater Axelbacks from Brenspeed. Couldn't be happier. Not a bad install either. Just make sure you can turn off your 02 sensors, or buy MIL Eliminators from Brenspeed. the H-pipe was $175, the mufflers $240. But they usually can be found on ebay for a bit cheaper.

stanglifemike · October 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Another vote for the Pypes o/r h here. Sounds deeper and louder, you'll love it. Inspections are no problem with a tune or MIL's.

leebunnyz · October 26th, 2007, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

Another vote for the Pypes o/r h here. Sounds deeper and louder, you'll love it. Inspections are no problem with a tune or MIL's.

TRUE DAT!!

Hunt_chevs · December 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Regency 2007

When paying for mid-pipes you will get what you pay for in terms of quality and materials used... If you don't have to get inspected, get a catless h-pipe. I use to have an x-pipe on my mach1 but those sound better on 4v motors, get an h-pipe to keep the deep muscle sound

i agree, h pipes on modulars sound a lot nicer, and less raspy. sound also has a lot to do with mufflers so keep that in mind making your descison. Personally i wont change from my 2 chamber flows,.. those and an off road h are magnificent. str8 through mufflers such as magnaflow..etc. sound a lil better with the x in my opinion. But i prefer the hollow throatier sound acheived from h's. Another thing to keep in mind, is , on your fifty(5.0) the motor was slightly larger carrying a already slightly deeper sound than the 4.6

Mickey · December 10th, 2007, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

As mentioned, I have an O/R H-pipe. I love it! You are going to get more HP out of an O/R pipe, and it's going to be cheaper. As far as which sounds better(x or h), an h pipe is deeper sounding and an x pipe is raspier. I would go with the h. You can get the PYPES O/R h-pipe for $175 at brenspeed.com.(free shipping)

You took the words right out of my mouth!

J/K

psycho bob · December 10th, 2007, 06:51 PM

slp loudmouths and a FRPP Xpipe with factory cats. i love the sound loud outside, but quiet inside.

menace07 · December 11th, 2007, 12:54 AM

I love my magnaflow catted x with my steeda's. Sounds louder outside the car, but smoothed out some drone on the inside. Still deep cruising, screams at wot. Fit and finish of the xpipe was great, and had no problem with the install. I would go xpipe with a straight through muffler design, H pipe with a chambered one.

killermach1 · December 11th, 2007, 03:08 AM

In a perfect world I would get the Bassani Modular kit that has Cats and Cat delets also but they are pricey. So if I had to choose a catted X or H it would be Pypes Catted X IMHO.

07stanggt · December 11th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

slp loudmouths and a FRPP Xpipe with factory cats. i love the sound loud outside, but quiet inside.

Cant argue with the o/r hpipe. as far as what sounds better its a matter of opinion. I like them both. Xpipes with certain setups are too raspy for me. But they sound good with some setups. I am getting the frpp x pipe put on today, I already have the gta's. I have to get my emissions inspected every two years so Im not messing with the cats. but the frpp xpipe is only 120.

October 25th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#1
dave07GT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 133 iTrader: 0 reviews	H - Pipe Or X - Pipe With Cats? Which Brand For Price? I am considering a h-pipe or x-pipe but i want cats still. any suggestions...... i know that on my 90 LX i just gutted the cats and it sounded great. __________________ 07 GT 5spd / Pypes axle-backs - K&N CAI - UPR billet stuff - 35% tints - Removed spoiler - Eleanor grill 07 Jeep Liberty Sport / Family ride "An occassional feeding of rice keeps my car happy"

October 25th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#3
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Talk to Jucostud. He has the Pypes violator ABs and an o/r road h. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

October 25th, 2007, 09:03 PM	#4
dave07GT Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 133 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a one time inspection that was already done. i know cat-less will probably get me more sound. i want a little deeper, not really louder. __________________ 07 GT 5spd / Pypes axle-backs - K&N CAI - UPR billet stuff - 35% tints - Removed spoiler - Eleanor grill 07 Jeep Liberty Sport / Family ride "An occassional feeding of rice keeps my car happy"

October 25th, 2007, 09:13 PM	#5
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	As mentioned, I have an O/R H-pipe. I love it! You are going to get more HP out of an O/R pipe, and it's going to be cheaper. As far as which sounds better(x or h), an h pipe is deeper sounding and an x pipe is raspier. I would go with the h. You can get the PYPES O/R h-pipe for $175 at brenspeed.com.(free shipping) __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

October 25th, 2007, 09:37 PM	#6
MustangJon255 Regular 2005 Mustang GT 12.67 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have Pypes O/R H-pipe and Pypes Violater Axelbacks from Brenspeed. Couldn't be happier. Not a bad install either. Just make sure you can turn off your 02 sensors, or buy MIL Eliminators from Brenspeed. the H-pipe was $175, the mufflers $240. But they usually can be found on ebay for a bit cheaper. __________________ "Never before has a 12 second car looked so mean and intimidating. Bring it." Go to www.fquick.com/americanmuscle255 for all info as well as videos!

October 25th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#2
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	When paying for mid-pipes you will get what you pay for in terms of quality and materials used... If you don't have to get inspected, get a catless h-pipe. I use to have an x-pipe on my mach1 but those sound better on 4v motors, get an h-pipe to keep the deep muscle sound

October 25th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#7
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Another vote for the Pypes o/r h here. Sounds deeper and louder, you'll love it. Inspections are no problem with a tune or MIL's. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

December 11th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#12
menace07 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 13.7 @ 105 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 818 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love my magnaflow catted x with my steeda's. Sounds louder outside the car, but smoothed out some drone on the inside. Still deep cruising, screams at wot. Fit and finish of the xpipe was great, and had no problem with the install. I would go xpipe with a straight through muffler design, H pipe with a chambered one. __________________ black 07 GT, jlt2 cai, sct2 brenspeed 93 octane tune, UDP's, spydershaft, triax, magnaflow catted x, steeda axleback, bad ass steeda suspension Stealth GT Twin Turbo System On The Way!!!!!!! STEEDA SUSPENSION CREW FOUNDER

December 11th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#13
killermach1 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 349 iTrader: 0 reviews	In a perfect world I would get the Bassani Modular kit that has Cats and Cat delets also but they are pricey. So if I had to choose a catted X or H it would be Pypes Catted X IMHO.

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