Is our X-Pipe in the wrong location? - Page 2

avalonandl · 07-31-2018, 02:28 PM

Crushed pipes are for clearance. Remember under heavy accel and decel the exhaust system moves a lot more than you think. It also helps reduce drone as the sound reflections are different.

ramairroughneck · 07-31-2018, 10:39 PM

Some say the crush is due to the convertible models x brace. If that is the case I think cost is the biggest factor with the crushed pipe. My coupe needs no extra clearance in that area but clearly one exhaust was made for all models. This was a cost conscious decision by GM and not a sound or performance design in my opinion.

07-31-2018, 02:28 PM	#15
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,018	Crushed pipes are for clearance. Remember under heavy accel and decel the exhaust system moves a lot more than you think. It also helps reduce drone as the sound reflections are different. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

07-31-2018, 10:39 PM	#16
ramairroughneck Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 247	Some say the crush is due to the convertible models x brace. If that is the case I think cost is the biggest factor with the crushed pipe. My coupe needs no extra clearance in that area but clearly one exhaust was made for all models. This was a cost conscious decision by GM and not a sound or performance design in my opinion.

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