Achilleus07

Is it better to go with an X-pipe than a Y-Pipe. What are going to be the major differences between the sound? Im thinking about going with an X-pipe has anyone done this on their LT1/4 if so where did you get your parts?

bogus

wow... that's apples and oranges.

The x-pipe is actually tuned to better expell gasses. It creates an opposite bank vacuum effect.

The y-pipe merges 2 pipes into 1 and keeps them there. Check the stock 1984-1991 exhaust systems.

an H is much like an X, but not as nicely tuned. The x is still better.

Achilleus07

I'm looking at the Corsa system that I got for my LT4....is it just straight through?!? I dont see any Y merge or is the resonator the merge? Pretty much im just wondering what an X-pipe will be like on my LT4? The Corsa is great and all but just not loud enough for me...doesnt sound real mean...

96lt4c4

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1392567

I have a Magnaflow X muffler

TM-Z06

On the Corsa system, just before the resonator tubes, there is an h-pipe. If you want to make the Corsa system growl, replace the resonator. I did this, and used a Magnaflow X-pipe. I have to warn you......it will resonate like crazy. My wife absolutely hated the car.

neat

I have a 'X' pipe on my 91 that I got from Dr. Gas.

Achilleus07

Is there something I want to look for when buying an x-pipe...or do I just get the x-pipe and then buy tubing accordingly and just "make it work"? Also wont sound deadening material put under the rear carpet help with the noise?

TM-Z06

I just bought the X-pipe and took it to an exhaust shop. They welded the extra tubing. As for sound deadening to help with noise...... I thought you wanted it louder?

If you have the X-pipe put in, and then find that it's too loud, or not to your liking, have the resonator put back in.

Achilleus07

Sorry I meant interior noise deadening....Im just trying to improve the exterior sound. I will do what you said and have the x-pipe put in at an exhaust shop. How much did it cost you to have that done?

bogus

well, the x-pipe, if anything, should smooth out the sound. But it has to be put in absolutely the right spot.

If I remember rightly, take a temp gun and once up to temp, check the pipes for the coolest spot, that's where the x-pipe should go.

TBone68

This is exactly what I am toying with. I have talked to a guy on ebay that sells the X-pipe for my 93 and he tells me that the x-pipe won't make the car any louder. I made the mistake of not buying the cat back system and just bought the borla muffler. I love the external look, but the growl is still not there yet. I was wanting to take off the resonator as well, I guess I'll try the x-pipe and see what it does.

Should have gone with Corsa system and I'd be done with it....never counts to cut corners and try to stay cheaper

Torch Red GS