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Originally Posted by JnicoSS
Well I'm finally getting ready to order headers but really debating what brand to get and what type of crossover pipe, reason I say this is because I need something that will hook-up right at the catback (ARH Intermediate system) vs the long system ARH makes which hooks up to the axleback and than would interfere with the AFM valves/motors as I don't want any codes/motors rigged up under that car. So really looking at the ARH intermediate system with H-PIPE but not sure as it looks like in the picture there crossover pipe starts closer to the headers than something like stainless works or kooks, I just don't want any fitment issues with Hpipe when cars come with Xpipe. It also really comes down to does the HPipe loose more power over XPipe if that's what our cars have??? So many unknowns! I see on this website they say H-Pipe is better for low end torque vs Xpipe better overall flow and better top end ( http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...pipe-vs-h-pipe). Sorry for the ramble I hope someone can shed some light! |
I have been building custom exhaust systems since 1983 regardless of all the banter you will never know the difference between an H or an X unless you can test them on a dyno the same day.
Even then you may be talking 1-2 hp difference in certain areas of the power curve which can be chalked up to error
In my professional opinion there is no difference in power but there is a slight difference in tone.
There is a huge science to H and X pipes as long as you have one or the other your good, either is better than nothing by a lot.
The bigger issue is Placement, chassis designs limit Optimal placement in many cases.
A lot of testing and calculations go in to finding optimal placement, then change one thing in the engine combo and it goes out the window.
To recap as long as you have one or the other your good.
We are an ARH dealer, feel free to call, we will be happy to help you choose the right system for your car and your goals for your car now and in the future.
Ted.