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FlashBurntFace · 03-27-2014, 01:36 AM

I'm running Kooks LT w high flow cats, Magnaflow muffler delete, sounds great I love it, but, I would like to know how a Magnaflow TruX xpipe will affect the sound and if the hp/tq gains are noticible or worth it. I appreciate any input

45thCAMARO 2SS/RS · 03-27-2014, 03:08 AM

I'm in the same boat, would like to know

JCunningham · 03-27-2014, 03:36 AM

from reading on here a x pipe makes a deeper sound but no gains

e7lek · 03-27-2014, 04:01 AM

dont get the magnaflow x pipe, get a siamese x pipe for better exhaust scavenging.

Ahmed

snizzle · 03-27-2014, 06:35 AM

Borla includes X-pipe with their catback systems for what it's worth. Suppose to help scavenging but gains are probably minimal..... like most "improvements" after the cats.

Apex Motorsports · 03-27-2014, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by FlashBurntFace

I'm running Kooks LT w high flow cats, Magnaflow muffler delete, sounds great I love it, but, I would like to know how a Magnaflow TruX xpipe will affect the sound and if the hp/tq gains are noticible or worth it. I appreciate any input

There will be a slight change in the sound but no performance gains. If you are happy with the sound you have I would not bother.

FlashBurntFace · 03-28-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

There will be a slight change in the sound but no performance gains. If you are happy with the sound you have I would not bother.

Slight change as in pitch? Or decel popping/rasp?

FlashBurntFace · 03-28-2014, 07:43 AM

I like my setup but I would like it to be a little louder/throatier without having to delete my cats. I'm on stock pipes, H and factory resonators.. Should I delete the resonators? Add the x and delete resonators?

FlashBurntFace · 03-28-2014, 08:11 AM

Perhaps an aftermarket H? Idk, I'm torn right now.

Pro Stock John · 03-28-2014, 10:22 AM

I just did x pipe and cat delete, much louder. Pulls a little harder but I did two mods at the same time.

JDP Sales · 03-28-2014, 10:59 AM

There will be a slight gain with an X pipe, but not enough to really mention. You will notice a smoother RPM climb and a different tone though. I prefer the Magnaflow Tru-X pipes or resonated X pipes depending on the tone you are after.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

christianchevell · 03-28-2014, 06:35 PM

you do know you have a stock H pipe don't you?

axis · 03-28-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by e7lek

dont get the magnaflow x pipe, get a siamese x pipe for better exhaust scavenging.

Ahmed

Where has it been shown that one is better than the other?

FlashBurntFace · 03-28-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

you do know you have a stock H pipe don't you?

Yeah I'm just debating on whether or not to replace the H with the X. I want louder/deeper tone but idk that the X will give me that. I also like the rasp. I already ordered the X pipe so maybe I'll put it on and see. BUT.. I think it'd be ghetto to re weld the H back on if I dont like the result with the x pipe. Or maybe keep the H and delete my little resonators? (Or maybe I'm thinking way to hard about this

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03-27-2014, 01:36 AM	#1
FlashBurntFace Drives: 10' 2SS/RS, LS3, CAI Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Auburn, Indiana Posts: 198	To add x pipe or not? Opinions please! I'm running Kooks LT w high flow cats, Magnaflow muffler delete, sounds great I love it, but, I would like to know how a Magnaflow TruX xpipe will affect the sound and if the hp/tq gains are noticible or worth it. I appreciate any input __________________ Black 2010 2SS/RS M6 Kooks LT, HFC, Magnaflow Muffler delete, K&N 69 Series CAI much more in the mail and sitting in the garage

03-27-2014, 03:08 AM	#2
45thCAMARO 2SS/RS xquest91x Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 535 View My Garage	I'm in the same boat, would like to know __________________ 2012 45th Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Driver Mod: Stage 5 Full Bolt-ons + Tune •418RWHP/420RWTQ• H/C + Bolt-ons + Tune •485RWHP/435RWTQ• Full BMR Stage 2&3 Suspension 3.91 1LE Gear Diff Swap MGW Short Throw Shifter

03-27-2014, 03:36 AM	#3
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	from reading on here a x pipe makes a deeper sound but no gains __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-27-2014, 06:35 AM	#5
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,420	Borla includes X-pipe with their catback systems for what it's worth. Suppose to help scavenging but gains are probably minimal..... like most "improvements" after the cats. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

03-28-2014, 07:43 AM	#8
FlashBurntFace Drives: 10' 2SS/RS, LS3, CAI Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Auburn, Indiana Posts: 198	I like my setup but I would like it to be a little louder/throatier without having to delete my cats. I'm on stock pipes, H and factory resonators.. Should I delete the resonators? Add the x and delete resonators? __________________ Black 2010 2SS/RS M6 Kooks LT, HFC, Magnaflow Muffler delete, K&N 69 Series CAI much more in the mail and sitting in the garage

03-27-2014, 04:01 AM	#4
e7lek Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bahrain Posts: 104	dont get the magnaflow x pipe, get a siamese x pipe for better exhaust scavenging. Ahmed

03-28-2014, 08:11 AM	#9
FlashBurntFace Drives: 10' 2SS/RS, LS3, CAI Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Auburn, Indiana Posts: 198	Perhaps an aftermarket H? Idk, I'm torn right now. __________________ Black 2010 2SS/RS M6 Kooks LT, HFC, Magnaflow Muffler delete, K&N 69 Series CAI much more in the mail and sitting in the garage

03-28-2014, 10:22 AM	#10
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I just did x pipe and cat delete, much louder. Pulls a little harder but I did two mods at the same time. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

03-28-2014, 10:59 AM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	There will be a slight gain with an X pipe, but not enough to really mention. You will notice a smoother RPM climb and a different tone though. I prefer the Magnaflow Tru-X pipes or resonated X pipes depending on the tone you are after. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-28-2014, 06:35 PM	#12
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	you do know you have a stock H pipe don't you? __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop