[Miggy #23 RF]

Well looking at an x pipe for my 98 gt but cant decide on which to get. I have narrowed my choices to a Bassani (but dont which one yet most likely the Bx), BBK, or an UPR pipe. I wanted to know the power difference between the 3, quality, and the difference of loudness between the 3. Also what is the stock piping size. Any input is welcomed.

 

[NMR-2vGT]

You wont notice much of a difference powerwise between the 3. The difference would mainly be the sound and i would have to go with Bassani or BBK. Probably more towards bassani.

 

[stanglifemike]

I have the BBK and I'm very pleased with it

 

[Damaso]

UPR has a pretty unique sound. I enjoy mine a lot, and not to mention its only like 300$ for a catted one at lethal performance. All x-pipes are pretty much the same, an x and mandrel bent pipes. Go for cheap and stainless steel. The real key is to have a good cat-back to compliment the x-pipe. Hope that helps

 

[Miggy #23 RF]

so will a x pipe be a noticable difference over stock? as in throttle response. is fuel economy affected by using a x pipe.

 

[Lefty]

I have a pacesetter off road x pipe. it sounds nice. i was suprised to hear that it didn't really crackle as much as other xpipes do......but that could just be me

 

[beheivjer]

BBK sounds more exotic than the bassani. i loved the sound of my bbk.

 

[MATT02GT]

If I was gunna do it again, Id get an H pipe instead of the X pipe. The H gives it a more deeper, muscluar sounds where the X is more of an exotic sound. My X sound pretty good, but I think the H would sound better. :2cents

 

[suds488]

I have a UPR x and Merit Mufflers and it doesn't sound like any mustang i've ever herd. You will notice a jump in performance but the hardest thing, i think is to get them damn bolts off the headers to get the stock H off.

 

[Lefty]

yes.....what suds says....

 

[Miggy #23 RF]

thanks on all the input. i think might be going with bbk or a upr since they're cheaper, but more towards the upr. where is the cheapest place to get a bbk or a upr.

 

[PowerShiftz02GT]

go with the cheapest one you can find that has stainless steal. pretty much all x pipes sound the same. Its really the catback that changes the sound. An X pipe makes the Car really loud compared to using the Stock Midpipe. Some X pipes do have a Different sound such as UPR or VRS. i think those ones sound different then other for some reason but most will all sound the same. and you will not see any difference in power between x pipes. they all give you pretty much the same amount

 

[stanglifemike]

Dont know if youve considered pypes, but they are cheap and good quality Pypes 409 Stainless Steel Off-Road X-pipe (96-98 GT)

 

[stanglifemike]

Heres where my BBK came from Mustangs Unlimited - The Source for Mustang Parts, Shelby Parts, Cougar Parts and Accessories Great place, about an 1.5 hours from me