racetested

Didn't we go through all this in another thread! You asked me all the same questions and from what I can see I gave you all the same answers.

Call an exhaust shop and tell them you want an X-pipe installed and then have a little faith in a shop to do the right thing. Do as Frank did, look at the part and job when done and move on if all is well.

yxc145

Racetested.. are you sure we have talked before? I don't remember asking you any question about the x pipe... maybe i have bad memory..

racetested

Sorry, my mistake. It was Nick in this thread. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...630&highlight=

yxc145

It's cool. i actually got more info from the other thread thanks to you.
going to a local exhaust shop after work today to see what can be done!!! thanks guys!

One more question though..
some say the performance stays the same, some say that the high end RPM, you gain a little.. which is true?

Azn_C300

Hey frank, what shop did you go to? I might be taking a trip back to OC and might swing by and talk to them. Rather go to someplace who had good results with our car.

myinternetsucks

kinda reminds me of bub rub and lil-sis....... Whoot-Whoot! if youre not familiar with them youtube bub rub and lil-sis.....

racetested

The main thing to look for is a good weld as that's what the job mainly consists of. The first image is a good weld(smooth puddles) and the second a bad welds. Pictures found on internet for reference.

If the shop has to build an X-pipe don't be put off as this is just as fine as a formed one if the welds are good.

Many mods are perception of power based on noise and the feeling of having something upgraded. I don't know for fact if there is or isn't an increase but logic and experience tells me little to no performance worth mentioning on our cars in stock trim.

Normandie4life

whats the difference of X-pipe or straight pipe i dont no that stuff does it have any differences?

yxc145

Hi Racetested.
here is a x pipe i found on ebay. does it look ok to you?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Exhaust-Pipe-Cross-Over-X-pipe-Muscle-Car-Increse-HP_W0QQitemZ320281603871QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item32 0281603871&_trkparms=39%3A1|65%3A2&_trksid=p4506.c 0.m245.l1318

price is a big low... too low to be good? let me know what you think.

FrankW

my suggestion. just go to your local muffler shop and ask instead of randomly searching on ebay for an x-pipe. just for your info, that ebay x-pipe is not even straight on either end and will not work.

yxc145

I miss living in California. so many tuners, so many places that does aftermarket auto works. I did call around places today. None of them carry pre-fabricated x pipe. And if they want to make one, it will cost a fortune. so they just asked me to bring my own.
I knew the 4 ends aren't straight. But I am sure the shop can bend them to the right angle.

FrankW

not if they are already welded together.

mandrel bending machine only works for straight pipes. those are no possible to put on the machine to bend it further.

just search for x-pipe. there are tonnes on ebay.

yxc145

I searched on Ebay. there actually aren't that many.
The only other one i saw is this one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-X-PIPE-2-5-FORD-MUSTANG-300ZX_W0QQitemZ160268924989QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m160268924989&_trkparms=39%3A1|65%3A2&_trksid=p450 6.c0.m245.l1318

But in the W211 thread, a Exhaust sponsor said that it is not a TRUE x pipe, and it's no good since the middle chamber is too big to create any scavenging effect.
Does anyone know what that means?

yxc145

Hi Guys

one more question. I know Stainless steel is better than Aluminized Steel. But is there any problem with Aluminized Steel? rust/corrosion issue? Will that take many years before happening so i don't have to worry about it? give me your opinion.

FrankW

read John/Spliter's post and decide for yourself.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....6&postcount=20

racetested

Try Iggy's as they are well known and been around a long time.
http://local.yahoo.com/results?fr=dd...=Chicago%2C+IL

I am hopefully getting an X-Pipe made and installed local this weekend and I'll let you know how it goes.

yxc145

Just order this.

http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c.../Detail?no=444

Look similar to the VRP x-pipe, but 1/10 the price.
http://vrptuning.com/cart/index.php?...products_id=20

looks like a reputable company and know they are doing. Hope it's a good one. wish me luck.

Spec_Davis

yxc145 is that the right measurements for the C300 n C350? talking about the first one.

racetested

My problem with guessing what will work is how much will need to be modified.
• Is the distance between center width of both pipes the same as stock for alignment?
• Is the x-pipe long enough or will another section need to be welded in?

Personally I'd rather have a good welder at an exhaust shop make me an x-pipe unless an off the shelf one fits fine.

yxc145

The center to center distance between the pipe is about 5"
overall length is about 18".
I think that's pretty universal. If anything, i guess my shop can do a little modification to make it fit.

I do know it will be better for the exhaust to have pre-fab one that's a good fit or make one at the spot. But for some reason, there aren't that many people doing auto tuning/mods. The shop rather I bring my own.

sharp903

yxc145 have your x-pipes gone in yet and is the size right?

yxc145

Not yet. just got shipped out today. I will take pictures when i get it and install it.

FrankW

talked to my muffler shop and found out what was used.

Magnaflow Tru-X pipe. some places online sell it for $80-90 bucks.

yxc145

Oh ok. I was looking at that one, too. Did more research and found this welding shop. I guess we will see when i get the part.

tanktube67

sounds real good, could you post a sound clip from the inside of the car, if posible with the radio on and off, windows up and down