X vs. H-pipe???

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 03:07 PM

Ok, I have heard that the x pipe is raspy and the h pipe is deeper. But the x has a better power gain than the h pipe? If this is true why not save a little money and just have the cats removed from the factory h pipe? Would that be the same as buying the pypes h- pipe? Help me out guys Im not a master with the 4.6

HMUSN · May 15th, 2008, 03:08 PM

the factory mid pipe doesn't breath as well as an aftermarket one.

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Thats what I thought, I was just trying to be cheap haha

bigbadwollfff04 · May 15th, 2008, 03:10 PM

+1

HMUSN · May 15th, 2008, 03:10 PM

cheap fast reliable

pick 2

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 03:12 PM

I couldnt agree more... I have only had the car about a month. I have already put eibach sportlines, magnaflow exhaust and 410 gears, and a steeda tri ax shifter. I love it, I just want it to be deeper and louder.

SKRMNGT · May 15th, 2008, 03:26 PM

As HMUSN said, the factory H wont flow as well. Isnt the factory piping 2 1/4??

An O/R H is going to give a more deeper tone while giving a decent torque gain.

An O/R X is going to net you more HP and give it a raspier tone.

Personally i love the sound of a 4.6 rumbling through an X pipe. You can pick up a decent UPR or PYPES O/R X fairly cheap on Ebaymotors.

How do you liket he 4:10's? I've had mine in for about a month or so and i LOVE them. Just need to get a tuner to recalibrate the speedo. I was going to to 3:73 but im REALLY glad i didnt. Next is a shifter, how do you like the Steeda?

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 03:36 PM

I love the gears. I did the shifter and gears the same day and it is the best combo you can do. I couldnt be happier. I just love the deep sound of the h pipe, but really want the power gain too.

Nate's4.6 · May 15th, 2008, 04:26 PM

I have had both and love my X-pipe and have no plans on ever getting another H-pipe.

Also when you let out of the gas and you get the back pressure pops on the X-pipe. Even after years of having it I still cant get over that sound.....I love it.

silvergtstang99 · May 15th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

cheap fast reliable

pick 2

Damn. that is so true!!!

03_StangGuy · May 15th, 2008, 04:50 PM

How does the sounds differ while cruisin? I drive my car every day and dont want it too loud while im cruisin on the highway. I have a mat cat-back right now.

pa.ulB · May 15th, 2008, 05:46 PM

i like the H pipe because it sounds nice and deep

Hillsbaseball08 · May 15th, 2008, 06:14 PM

I love my X pipe. You can't go wrong either way though, as long as it's not stock.

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 06:51 PM

I new there would be mixed opinoins about both of them.. I guess Ill try one and if i dont like it ill buy the other lol... My car sounds pretty good now I just want the deep tone like the old school mustangs

HMUSN · May 15th, 2008, 06:52 PM

never gonna happen..
you need a push rod motor to get even close

fast eddie03 · May 15th, 2008, 06:56 PM

I know it sucks lol.... oh well

May 15th, 2008, 03:07 PM	#1
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	X vs. H-pipe??? Ok, I have heard that the x pipe is raspy and the h pipe is deeper. But the x has a better power gain than the h pipe? If this is true why not save a little money and just have the cats removed from the factory h pipe? Would that be the same as buying the pypes h- pipe? Help me out guys Im not a master with the 4.6

May 15th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#4
bigbadwollfff04 Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 169	+1 __________________ Aww, did I step on your poor little bitty ego?

May 15th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#9
Nate's4.6 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clearwater Posts: 252	I have had both and love my X-pipe and have no plans on ever getting another H-pipe. Also when you let out of the gas and you get the back pressure pops on the X-pipe. Even after years of having it I still cant get over that sound.....I love it. __________________ www.fquick.com/Nates4.6

May 15th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#12
pa.ulB Regular 2004 GT slow.... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: PA Posts: 409	i like the H pipe because it sounds nice and deep __________________ 2004 Crimson red GT saleen s/c, bolt ons

May 15th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#13
Hillsbaseball08 Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 8.15@86 (1/8) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Worth,Texas Posts: 530	I love my X pipe. You can't go wrong either way though, as long as it's not stock. __________________ 07 GT500 & 2002 GT: 100 Shot Of Nitrous, 75mm BBK Throttle Body and Plenum, C&L Intake, Flowmaster Exaust, Bassani X Pipes, 3:73 Gear Ratio, BBK Upper and Lower Control Arms, Pro 5.0 Shifter, DiabloSport Tune, Underdrive Pulleys, Line Lock.

May 15th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#3
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	Thats what I thought, I was just trying to be cheap haha

May 15th, 2008, 03:12 PM	#6
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	I couldnt agree more... I have only had the car about a month. I have already put eibach sportlines, magnaflow exhaust and 410 gears, and a steeda tri ax shifter. I love it, I just want it to be deeper and louder.

May 15th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#7
SKRMNGT Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 25	As HMUSN said, the factory H wont flow as well. Isnt the factory piping 2 1/4?? An O/R H is going to give a more deeper tone while giving a decent torque gain. An O/R X is going to net you more HP and give it a raspier tone. Personally i love the sound of a 4.6 rumbling through an X pipe. You can pick up a decent UPR or PYPES O/R X fairly cheap on Ebaymotors. How do you liket he 4:10's? I've had mine in for about a month or so and i LOVE them. Just need to get a tuner to recalibrate the speedo. I was going to to 3:73 but im REALLY glad i didnt. Next is a shifter, how do you like the Steeda?

May 15th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#8
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	I love the gears. I did the shifter and gears the same day and it is the best combo you can do. I couldnt be happier. I just love the deep sound of the h pipe, but really want the power gain too.

May 15th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#11
03_StangGuy Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 949	How does the sounds differ while cruisin? I drive my car every day and dont want it too loud while im cruisin on the highway. I have a mat cat-back right now.

May 15th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#14
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	I new there would be mixed opinoins about both of them.. I guess Ill try one and if i dont like it ill buy the other lol... My car sounds pretty good now I just want the deep tone like the old school mustangs

May 15th, 2008, 06:56 PM	#16
fast eddie03 Newbie 2003 MUSTANG GT UNKNOWN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sedalia Posts: 10	I know it sucks lol.... oh well

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