X, H, or straight pipes

Nick_Rapitis · May 7th, 2007, 12:51 PM

does it really matter if i have straight pipes or an x-pipe or an h-pipe cuz i keep hearing different things...which should i go with?

Cricket · May 7th, 2007, 12:53 PM

only difference for a sixer for an x or a h is the sound really. I have a catted x-pipe in my garage that im gonna be selling in a bit.

x-pipe - louder and gives off a more tinnier sound, but is the only one that is being produced and sold by companies new catted

h-pipe - lower better idle, but non are made new catted anymore

straight pipes are a little more restrictive of the two, and from word of mouth say they sound worse than an x or an h

Nick_Rapitis · May 7th, 2007, 12:57 PM

well im looking for a good deep sound but not looking to spend a fortune, and i don't really want to mess with the cats too much cuz i hear that it'll prob cause codes to pop up, and does it really matter if i get high flow cats or just leave em stock?

02ponypackage · May 7th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Correction...Straight pipes are *less* restrictive...thats why they carry the least back pressure and are not recommended on a stock setup...maybe on a Twin Turbo setup but thats it

Nick_Rapitis · May 7th, 2007, 01:16 PM

which is overall best to go with?

GreenFaleen · May 7th, 2007, 01:17 PM

deep sound, go to a muffler shop get true duals with a cross over bar, and flowmaster super 40 muffler is will be around 375 without tips and 425-450 with tips

Vendetta · May 7th, 2007, 02:07 PM

GT takeoffs sound nice too but they're quieter, cheaper too

1REASUN · May 7th, 2007, 02:28 PM

i'm also looking for an exhaust to latch onto my stock stang, pretty much just for sound quality. anyone have any suggestion toward deep sounding systems that would give it as close to a muscled car as i can? i know it will never sound like an 8, but still, thats what im going for...isnt everyone?

..and wow, 725hp on the new gt500 wow.

ByPopularDemand · May 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM

I just wanna be tastefully LOUD

Clayhistorian · May 7th, 2007, 06:56 PM

The cheapest mod to make your mom know your headed home is this. Go get your car on jacks, ramp, lift, whatever. Go get a drill, pick the bit that cuts holes in doors for the handle. Go under your car and drill right into the muffler, the flat part on the bottom is the best location. Then drop your car and enjoy the head turning experience of driving.

Clayhistorian · May 7th, 2007, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by 1REASUN

i'm also looking for an exhaust to latch onto my stock stang, pretty much just for sound quality. anyone have any suggestion toward deep sounding systems that would give it as close to a muscled car as i can? i know it will never sound like an 8, but still, thats what im going for...isnt everyone?

..and wow, 725hp on the new gt500 wow.

Ya I'm not going for the v8 sound basically because A) you wont fool anyone and B) i drive a six not an eight. My thinking is that the 6 and the 8 are in completely different leagues and if you devote enough time and money into your car it will be respected more than a gt.

ByPopularDemand · May 7th, 2007, 07:20 PM

My car is respected...It took a while though

Clayhistorian · May 7th, 2007, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

My car is respected...It took a while though

I saw a v6 at the bradenton motor speedway (in fl if you were wondering) and it was laying it down against modded gt's. Granted he didnt win but he pulled away for the first half of the track. If I were him I wouldn't be ashamed, running against a GT you know is modded you shouldnt hope to win

ByPopularDemand · May 7th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I can run with stock or close to it sn95's...

Clayhistorian · May 7th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

I can run with stock or close to it sn95's...

Toss on some gears and you'll be doing much nicer

. Gears are my definite next mod.

JASonic · May 7th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Clayhistorian

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

My car is respected...It took a while though

I saw a v6 at the bradenton motor speedway (in fl if you were wondering) and it was laying it down against modded gt's. Granted he didnt win but he pulled away for the first half of the track. If I were him I wouldn't be ashamed, running against a GT you know is modded you shouldnt hope to win

Are you in Bradenton? I live in Parrish. I havent been to that speedway yet. I friend of mine lives like 5 miles from there and we can still hear the cars racing. It must be a kickin place.

Sorry bout the off topic

Clayhistorian · May 7th, 2007, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by ja002gl

Originally Posted by Clayhistorian

Originally Posted by ByPopularDemand

My car is respected...It took a while though

I saw a v6 at the bradenton motor speedway (in fl if you were wondering) and it was laying it down against modded gt's. Granted he didnt win but he pulled away for the first half of the track. If I were him I wouldn't be ashamed, running against a GT you know is modded you shouldnt hope to win

Are you in Bradenton? I live in Parrish. I havent been to that speedway yet. I friend of mine lives like 5 miles from there and we can still hear the cars racing. It must be a kickin place.

Sorry bout the off topic

No I live in palm harbor, just west of tampa. It was at like 3pm and was only mustangs there (I was one of 3 6ers there). It was insane, all the cobras and 5.0's were ripping up the track. Literally, they had the same wheel base, almost all were 99-04.

Nick_Rapitis · May 7th, 2007, 10:33 PM

so which pipes should i get, x, h, or straight?

itschristorres8 · May 7th, 2007, 10:35 PM

for a v6 H is deffinitly the way to go

Nick_Rapitis · May 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM

does it matter if i have stock cats

May 7th, 2007, 12:51 PM	#1
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,192	X, H, or straight pipes does it really matter if i have straight pipes or an x-pipe or an h-pipe cuz i keep hearing different things...which should i go with? __________________ Click The Picture!

May 7th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#3
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,192	well im looking for a good deep sound but not looking to spend a fortune, and i don't really want to mess with the cats too much cuz i hear that it'll prob cause codes to pop up, and does it really matter if i get high flow cats or just leave em stock? __________________ Click The Picture!

May 7th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#4
02ponypackage MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,419	Correction...Straight pipes are less restrictive...thats why they carry the least back pressure and are not recommended on a stock setup...maybe on a Twin Turbo setup but thats it __________________ just a V6 with a bad belt slip under the hood

May 7th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#5
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May 7th, 2007, 01:17 PM	#6
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,817	deep sound, go to a muffler shop get true duals with a cross over bar, and flowmaster super 40 muffler is will be around 375 without tips and 425-450 with tips __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

May 7th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#7
Vendetta Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CT Posts: 102	GT takeoffs sound nice too but they're quieter, cheaper too __________________ -mustang is a way of life...so buckle up

May 7th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#8
1REASUN Regular 99 stang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MN Posts: 62	i'm also looking for an exhaust to latch onto my stock stang, pretty much just for sound quality. anyone have any suggestion toward deep sounding systems that would give it as close to a muscled car as i can? i know it will never sound like an 8, but still, thats what im going for...isnt everyone? ..and wow, 725hp on the new gt500 wow. __________________ - 1REASUN

May 7th, 2007, 02:35 PM	#9
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,355	I just wanna be tastefully LOUD __________________ 2000 V6 Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive crank pulley, SCT tune, and a buncha cosmetic mods

May 7th, 2007, 06:56 PM	#10
Clayhistorian Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 299	The cheapest mod to make your mom know your headed home is this. Go get your car on jacks, ramp, lift, whatever. Go get a drill, pick the bit that cuts holes in doors for the handle. Go under your car and drill right into the muffler, the flat part on the bottom is the best location. Then drop your car and enjoy the head turning experience of driving.

May 7th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#12
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,355	My car is respected...It took a while though __________________ 2000 V6 Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive crank pulley, SCT tune, and a buncha cosmetic mods

May 7th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#14
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,355	I can run with stock or close to it sn95's... __________________ 2000 V6 Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive crank pulley, SCT tune, and a buncha cosmetic mods

May 7th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#18
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,192	so which pipes should i get, x, h, or straight? __________________ Click The Picture!

May 7th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#19
itschristorres8 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang V6 n proud 13.1@107mph 2.1-60' Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 13,974	for a v6 H is deffinitly the way to go __________________ 390rwhp V6 mustang stock bottom end

May 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#20
Nick_Rapitis Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Convertible Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 20 minutes east of cleveland ohio Posts: 1,192	does it matter if i have stock cats __________________ Click The Picture!

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