why not straight

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 12:26 AM

so why does everyone recommend h pipes and such instead of straight? just asking cause i have straight on mine and flowmaster 40's and it sounds awesome. is there a performance reason?

Fox2102 · January 1st, 2009, 01:30 AM

Yeah. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but with straight pipes you lose back pressure

WLJohnson05 · January 1st, 2009, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by Fox2102

Yeah. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but with straight pipes you lose back pressure

if he took the cats off then yea

as for the sound, its more of an x vs. h type thing. its not that noticeable between the x and h on a stock v6.

Junk96GT · January 1st, 2009, 02:21 AM

H pipe usually nice low tone X is usually raspy and high pitched.

The reason there is a crossover is to equalize pressure. Straight pipes may sound good but you lose some low end power.

WLJohnson05 · January 1st, 2009, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

Equalize pressure...i thought that v6 were even firing so it really is only a sound mod on a stock v6 right...

yep ur right...h is not needed... but does tend to sound better and there is always some equalization of pressure

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 03:11 AM

well it still has cats so i shouldnt be losing back pressure correct

98stangv6 · January 1st, 2009, 10:16 AM

YouTube - 1999 V6 Mustang Exhaust Clip

This is a v6 mustang with mac lt headers, x pipe, and flowmaster 40's.

It sounds amazing but i think with the h pipe it would sound better.

Im getting a h pipe as soon as i get the lt headers

Youngin · January 1st, 2009, 02:24 PM

Cause straight = uneven air flow

go with H do it now!

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 06:14 PM

well there were straights when i bought the car how much would it cost to change to a h pipe

itschristorres8 · January 1st, 2009, 06:31 PM

it is ONLY for sound on these motors

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 06:53 PM

well will it make a diffrence when i begin modding or will it only affect the sound still?

GreenFaleen · January 1st, 2009, 06:57 PM

sound and it evens exhaust flow, exhaust gases favor bank one or the passenger side on the 3.8,

just have a crossover bar welded in for 35 bucks itll sound better, and idle smoother

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 07:08 PM

thanks faleen. does anyone know if ntrous is legal in missouri i cant fnd anyone who knows

97S281 · January 1st, 2009, 07:32 PM

as long as your not hittin the button while your getting it emissions tested you should be fine Drew.

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 07:36 PM

okay so u dont think there is a blanket no nos rule?

ewells2420 · January 1st, 2009, 07:55 PM

lol .......

*getting your car emmision tested*

Tester: Ok turn your engine on
You: ok got it
You: *turns engine on*
Tester: Ok now give it some gas
You: NOS YO!!!! *hit the switch*

Drew S. · January 1st, 2009, 08:13 PM

^^lol we dont do emmisions where im from... i was more worried about are safety inspections

warrior86 · January 1st, 2009, 09:04 PM

im getting an H put in on Tuesday

graystang01 · January 1st, 2009, 11:48 PM

i want to get an h pipe on mine

right now its divorced duals

Cricket · January 2nd, 2009, 12:01 AM

Originally Posted by Drew S.

thanks faleen. does anyone know if ntrous is legal in missouri i cant fnd anyone who knows

nitrous is illegal on the streets in all 50 states if the bottle is connected. It is for off road use only.

January 1st, 2009, 12:26 AM	#1
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	why not straight so why does everyone recommend h pipes and such instead of straight? just asking cause i have straight on mine and flowmaster 40's and it sounds awesome. is there a performance reason?

January 1st, 2009, 02:24 PM	#8
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,508 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Cause straight = uneven air flow go with H do it now! __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

January 1st, 2009, 06:31 PM	#10
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January 1st, 2009, 06:57 PM	#12
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,880 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	sound and it evens exhaust flow, exhaust gases favor bank one or the passenger side on the 3.8, just have a crossover bar welded in for 35 bucks itll sound better, and idle smoother __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

January 1st, 2009, 07:32 PM	#14
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January 1st, 2009, 01:30 AM	#2
Fox2102 Hardcore Enthusiast '03 Harley Sportster 1200 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mount olive, AL Posts: 1,091 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but with straight pipes you lose back pressure

January 1st, 2009, 02:21 AM	#4
Junk96GT Newbie 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	H pipe usually nice low tone X is usually raspy and high pitched. The reason there is a crossover is to equalize pressure. Straight pipes may sound good but you lose some low end power.

January 1st, 2009, 03:11 AM	#6
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	well it still has cats so i shouldnt be losing back pressure correct

January 1st, 2009, 06:14 PM	#9
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	well there were straights when i bought the car how much would it cost to change to a h pipe

January 1st, 2009, 06:53 PM	#11
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	well will it make a diffrence when i begin modding or will it only affect the sound still?

January 1st, 2009, 07:08 PM	#13
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks faleen. does anyone know if ntrous is legal in missouri i cant fnd anyone who knows

January 1st, 2009, 07:36 PM	#15
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	okay so u dont think there is a blanket no nos rule?

January 1st, 2009, 07:55 PM	#16
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol ....... getting your car emmision tested Tester: Ok turn your engine on You: ok got it You: turns engine on Tester: Ok now give it some gas You: NOS YO!!!! hit the switch

January 1st, 2009, 08:13 PM	#17
Drew S. Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 201 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^lol we dont do emmisions where im from... i was more worried about are safety inspections

January 1st, 2009, 09:04 PM	#18
warrior86 Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 863 iTrader: 1 reviews	im getting an H put in on Tuesday __________________ '91 Ford Escort LX - SOLD '81 Chevy Corvette - SOLD '94 Toyota Celica (Supra) - SOLD '97 Ford Mustang - R.I.P / SOLD '07 Ford Mustang V6 - "Dad's Ride" '08 Ford Mustang GT - \m/ Rocking \m/

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