y pipe xpipe or H pipe?

**99w69kitt** · 04-22-2008, 03:59 PM

what pipe is best for performance and sound with LT i want to change my exhaust setup any help will be appriciated.

**my02ta** · 04-22-2008, 04:07 PM

I put a Y-pipe on mine and it sounds awesome. I always get compliments on it

**C&Cbird** · 04-23-2008, 10:38 AM

You need duals to have an x or h pipe.

**GottaHaveLS1** · 04-23-2008, 11:37 AM

a y pipe would mean you'd stick with a catback. if you get an x or h you will need a true dual setup. I've heard that X pipes net more power, but H gives better sound.

**99w69kitt** · 04-23-2008, 04:25 PM

well i want to experiment i currently have LT with y and lm1 and i always get complemented of the way it sounds ( people say it sounds raspy but mine doesnt) i am looking for performance i am going to go with x pipe and 2 lm see what happens

**RageAgainstTheMinivan** · 04-23-2008, 04:42 PM

z pipe

h/x pipes are for balancing different pressures between 1 and 2 banks. theres very little flow between them, air just kinda bounces back and forth between the two duals. imo, most x pipes are very restrictive at the x. save your money and go with an h for true duals.

**GottaHaveLS1** · 04-23-2008, 05:08 PM

hahaha Z pipe!
I've heard that a Q pipe works the best tho

**01ws6er** · 04-23-2008, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by DrivingFastFlyingLow

z pipe

h/x pipes are for balancing different pressures between 1 and 2 banks. theres very little flow between them, air just kinda bounces back and forth between the two duals. imo, most x pipes are very restrictive at the x. save your money and go with an h for true duals.

HAHAHAHA!!!

I was gonna go with an h-pipe when I get my td's bent up on monday, but I think now I'm gonna go with a z-pipe!!!

**C&Cbird** · 04-23-2008, 10:59 PM

No way, you should get the o-pipe from KaleCo Auto, they have the best stuff. Here's the link: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=3

**jimmybling31** · 04-23-2008, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by C&Cbird

No way, you should get the o-pipe from KaleCo Auto, they have the best stuff. Here's the link: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=3

wtf

**BlackLT1Z28** · 04-24-2008, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by C&Cbird

No way, you should get the o-pipe from KaleCo Auto, they have the best stuff. Here's the link: http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=3

I wonder if you can really buy that from the page.

**NeeD4SpeeD** · 04-24-2008, 10:16 AM

They must be for imports only......

**C&Cbird** · 04-24-2008, 11:38 AM

It's a joke site, but its funny as hell.

**mghawk57** · 04-24-2008, 11:50 AM

Someone went to alot of trouble to make this site.LOL

**GottaHaveLS1** · 04-25-2008, 10:58 AM

definitely an import site. there's all sorts of retarded shit for ricers. like 4 inch exhaust for a car making 89fwhp

**jimmybling31** · 04-25-2008, 11:12 AM

so I bought 2 o-pipes to try out... I hate it. it doesn't make any power at all. one upside though. it doesn't make any noise as the car won't even run. lol. (whole post joke...)

**MnLS1** · 04-25-2008, 12:04 PM

the sad thing is some people probably actually try to buy them or have seriously thought about it. lol

**9t8z28** · 04-27-2008, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by DrivingFastFlyingLow

z pipe

h/x pipes are for balancing different pressures between 1 and 2 banks. theres very little flow between them, air just kinda bounces back and forth between the two duals. imo, most x pipes are very restrictive at the x. save your money and go with an h for true duals.

Where is your proof that an X-pipe is restrictive?

**RageAgainstTheMinivan** · 04-27-2008, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by 9t8z28

Where is your proof that an X-pipe is restrictive?

None, hence the letters IMO

But, I used to work in a custom exhaust shop and made them there. When you cut an oval in the side of pipe and join it, the area where the oval is(x joint) the circumference is smaller. We used to simply cut an oval and weld the two oval together. I've seen some manufactured x pipes that have a camber between the two pipes, which doesnt restrict the size of each pipe. I havent seen any dyno numbers comparing the two but cant imagine any more than 5% hp difference.

**9t8z28** · 04-27-2008, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by DrivingFastFlyingLow

None, hence the letters IMO

But, I used to work in a custom exhaust shop and made them there. When you cut an oval in the side of pipe and join it, the area where the oval is(x joint) the circumference is smaller. We used to simply cut an oval and weld the two oval together. I've seen some manufactured x pipes that have a camber between the two pipes, which doesnt restrict the size of each pipe. I havent seen any dyno numbers comparing the two but cant imagine any more than 5% hp difference.

The exhaust is supposed to follow the same path, not cross over. Meaning the driverside exhaust never crosses over to the right. It creates a low pressure area.
and 15 horsepower is a big difference when you consider how much an X-pipe cost.