X-pipe install pics

Aug 11, 2008 | 07:50 AM

white_glass_top

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X-pipe install pics

for those that have this mod done already is it possible if one of u could post some pics of the install?? we got great photos of a C350 to C63 exhaust install, now just looking for the x-pipe install. to be honest, i more or less want, so its easier for me to explain, how and what i want, being that im over in germany. and u no a picture is worth a thousand words.

Aug 11, 2008 | 07:53 PM

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Here's my straight pipes replacing the resonator

I don't know if it will help or not though

Aug 12, 2008 | 02:38 AM

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u happen to have a sound clip? or maybe i could call u and listen to it over the phone??

Aug 12, 2008 | 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by got_thang?

Here's my straight pipes replacing the resonator

I don't know if it will help or not though

just take a video so we can all lisen to it

Aug 12, 2008 | 02:14 PM

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u happen to have a sound clip? or maybe i could call u and listen to it over the phone??

I'll get a video soon

Aug 12, 2008 | 02:33 PM

nbturbos

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Your car isn't raspy as hell with straight pipes? I know it's a 350 but my car was horrendous with straight pipes, that's why I promptly got the X pipe.

Aug 12, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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Your car isn't raspy as hell with straight pipes? I know it's a 350 but my car was horrendous with straight pipes, that's why I promptly got the X pipe.

Yeah I was scared at first but I don't got any rasp at all

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Aug 12, 2008 | 09:27 PM

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Has anyone tried an H pipe?

Aug 12, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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I want an X Pipe or Straight pipe but right now i need sound clips and hear the difference between both i need a mean sound not loud but mid range

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:38 PM

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does this offer any power gains?
does it affect emissions/mileage?

Aug 12, 2008 | 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec_Davis

I want an X Pipe or Straight pipe but right now i need sound clips and hear the difference between both i need a mean sound not loud but mid range

Take my word for it, dont get straight pipes.

Aug 12, 2008 | 11:02 PM

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I can't get my hands on any other camera besides my iPhone...

and listen to nbturbos don't get straight pipes he's totally correct

I was totally ****ting about it not being raspy since i am a experiment for a muffler shop

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Aug 13, 2008 | 11:13 PM

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Ok, finally got my x-pipe and installed today. The whole process took about 45 minutes. Charged $80. The pipe includes shipping is $65. So total=$145. It sounds great!!!!!! here are some pictures.
Before, during, after.

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Aug 13, 2008 | 11:19 PM

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so was the whole thing worth it? sound wise? we need a sound clip

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Aug 13, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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sorry... no sound clip yet. but honestly. it sounds exactly like the other guy's. EXACTLY like it.

Aug 13, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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so was the whole thing worth it? sound wise? we need a sound clip

I've already posted sound clips. different x-pipe however. mine's the magnaflow.

Aug 13, 2008 | 11:39 PM

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I've already posted sound clips. different x-pipe however. mine's the magnaflow.

yeah, i heard your sound. It sound very very much like it. BUT! i feel like it got a little kick to it now. got a little more pick up. Not much, but feels like it. maybe it's psychological?

Aug 14, 2008 | 07:31 AM

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Nice, so I take it from the pictures the pipe you bought fit right in place? Enough length, proper width, etc?

Aug 14, 2008 | 07:49 AM

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wherere did u get the x pipe from, is it avialable online or u did a local purchase??

Aug 14, 2008 | 08:28 AM

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wherere did u get the x pipe from, is it avialable online or u did a local purchase??

yxc145 bought his from this place and had it installed locally. http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.c.../Detail?no=444

Aug 14, 2008 | 09:03 AM

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The description says "The result is a significant increase in power and torque." Have you noticed any?

Aug 14, 2008 | 09:09 AM

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Nice, so I take it from the pictures the pipe you bought fit right in place? Enough length, proper width, etc?

Yes, It fits good. The shop guy only needed to adjust the front end a little to make it fit.
Center to Center of Pipes: 5"
Overall Length: 18.5"

I think for a perfect fit. The center to center of pipe could be 4.5".
But, maybe each car is different slightly. I think as long as it's in between 4.5 to 5". It will be ok.

Racetested reposted the link to the shop I bought it from. You can order it online. They actually make to order. you order, they make and ship out the same day. What I got is the standard size, if you want the width to be a bit smaller, you should call in to request it and they will most likely do it for you.

Aug 14, 2008 | 09:14 AM

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The description says "The result is a significant increase in power and torque." Have you noticed any?

Here is a picture of our STOCK resonator. As you can see, it is not restricted at all. I think the description is for cars with restrictive resonator. BUT, i do feel a little difference. A LITTLE. It could be psychological..... mental thing? i am not sure.

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