Xpipe or Straight pipes.

Sep 9, 2009 | 12:33 PM

AntsE63S

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Xpipe or Straight pipes.

i want to do an exhaust mod to my car. i was thinking of doing the xpipe, but then i was also thinking about doin straight pipes from the cat back. Which would b louder??

Sep 9, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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Well the straight pipes will be a lot louder...they will sound like *****...but they will be louder...be afraid, be very afraid!!!

Sep 9, 2009 | 01:34 PM

AntsE63S

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i was looking under my car and saw that theres 2 clamps on the back of the cats. do you think i could unbolt those n just drop the exhaust to hear what it will sound like??

Sep 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ants09c-class

i was looking under my car and saw that theres 2 clamps on the back of the cats. do you think i could unbolt those n just drop the exhaust to hear what it will sound like??

As you won't be going through the rear mufflers, it will likely be quite loud and raw. I tried straight pipes for a few days and honestly didn't want to drive until I could get the x-pipe installed. It sounded really, really bad and I was honestly embaressed to have my Benz sounding like that...

Sep 9, 2009 | 04:01 PM

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Does the x-pipe have a noticeable difference in sound from whatever stock is? Where can I hear one?

Sep 9, 2009 | 05:01 PM

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do people recommend getting an x-pipe put on? How much should it cost?

Anyone know of a good place to get it done in Dallas?

Sep 9, 2009 | 05:03 PM

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Does the x-pipe have a noticeable difference in sound from whatever stock is? Where can I hear one?

STF or check on youtube. A couple members have posted videos so you can hear the difference.

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Sep 10, 2009 | 12:20 AM

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do the X-Pipe and you will love it. check out youtube for clips

Sep 10, 2009 | 12:25 AM

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Eh I got a H pipe on my set up I do got 2 big canisters on my car though. I would say x pipe though

Sep 17, 2009 | 12:36 AM

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i had the magnaflow x-pipe installed today...........sounds great, not too loud but has that sporty sound to it like it should have to begin with. do not install a staight pipe....it will sound too loud...you'll end up removing it.

Sep 17, 2009 | 02:00 AM

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IDK how straight pipes can make a C300 much louder or annoying? than stock really.... I installed straight pipes on my C63 and while it did increase the exhaust note it's nothing that sounds too loud and i get compliments everywhere i go for it.

Sep 17, 2009 | 02:31 AM

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Yes, but your AMG is a different beast.

I doubt it would sound so good on our non-AMG cars. Without having heard yours I can't judge, but I imagine it's REALLY loud.

Sep 17, 2009 | 07:52 AM

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Kinda sounds like two misfiring, rusted muffler, three cylinder Triumphs trying to race....
I had a couple 350 Chevy small blocks with straight pipes and they sounded amazing(really miss that) but the small displacement six just doesn't pump enough air to make it sound right.