X pipe worth it?

camaroguy236 · 12-24-2017, 10:02 AM

I recently bought the Borla S axle back to replace my non npp exhaust on my SS. I absolutely love it but i'm starting to get the itch to make it louder. Anybody here with any experience on adding the Borla x pipe to the axle back?
Is it worth the extra $1000? I'd hate to spend another grand and the sound is basically the same. I've heard videos of the added x pipe but I can't gauge the difference on my computers speakers. I don't want to shatter windows but I do want it louder, especially on start up. Thanks

dennis@hixsonnet.com · 12-24-2017, 08:43 PM

That’s allot for the xpipe. I have the flow master xpipe and sounds amazing! And it’s onky 300.

JayhawkSS1LE · 12-25-2017, 07:35 AM

$1000? I paid like $550ish for my 60606. I have it married to the stock NPP. Worth it in my opinion

My87z28 · 12-25-2017, 08:30 AM

X-pipes and H-pipes do a little for performance but they actually tame the exhaust sound down a little. So if your goal is to make it louder, it won’t.

Cupahaters · 12-25-2017, 02:19 PM

My car cane with an x pipe. Is there some that are better?

PersonX51 · 12-26-2017, 03:41 PM

heck if you all want just loud... remove all cats. muffler, etc. install dual 3 inch pipe with some headers ( x pipe / H pipe optional ) you won't even be able to hear yourself think standing next to it then ...

now of course this is going to require a massive retune.. but if you want true loud its the only way.. and besides you guys love spending money on shit you don't need anyway

MAGAUSA · 12-26-2017, 05:02 PM

I also have it mated to the stock npp and yes, It is worth it. You can get it for less than 1,000. I didn't want to hack the pipes by the cats. The borla pipe fits right up to the stock cats. I can't say the difference you'll see with the Borla mufflers, but the exhaust is deeper and louder when mated to the stock npp.

Nito · 12-26-2017, 08:41 PM

Not worth it for the money , also is not a 3” x pipe like flow masters . I have borla but I would have gotten Flomasters if theirs was out when I got mine .

PackersFan26 · 12-27-2017, 04:45 PM

I have read from another member on here and he said his pops and crackles even more...that alone would be worth it?

bpang1234 · 12-27-2017, 07:00 PM

Not worth it...I paid like $40 and a 12-pack for this:

Casper the friendly G · 01-14-2023, 01:29 PM

12-24-2017, 10:02 AM	#1
camaroguy236 Drives: 2017 Yellow 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 48	X pipe worth it? I recently bought the Borla S axle back to replace my non npp exhaust on my SS. I absolutely love it but i'm starting to get the itch to make it louder. Anybody here with any experience on adding the Borla x pipe to the axle back? Is it worth the extra $1000? I'd hate to spend another grand and the sound is basically the same. I've heard videos of the added x pipe but I can't gauge the difference on my computers speakers. I don't want to shatter windows but I do want it louder, especially on start up. Thanks

12-24-2017, 08:43 PM	#2
dennis@hixsonnet.com Drives: Me: '16 2SS yellow, Wife: '16 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 447	That’s allot for the xpipe. I have the flow master xpipe and sounds amazing! And it’s onky 300. __________________ - Dennis Hixson 2016 Camaro 2SS ** EdelBrock E-Force Supercharger, 3" pulley, RotoFab air intake, Alky Methanol Injection System, Corsa Extreme Exhaust, Kooks longtube headers, TSP VV2 CAM, 1LE wheels @ 285/30/20 front & 305/30/20 rear... 707.41rwhp, 702.36 torque

12-25-2017, 07:35 AM	#3
JayhawkSS1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 200	$1000? I paid like $550ish for my 60606. I have it married to the stock NPP. Worth it in my opinion __________________ 17 SS 1LE.

12-25-2017, 08:30 AM	#4
My87z28 Drives: 1987 Z28, 385cid, '16 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 523	X-pipes and H-pipes do a little for performance but they actually tame the exhaust sound down a little. So if your goal is to make it louder, it won’t. __________________ 02/23/16: 1100, 03/16/16: 2500 # TGHR6N 03/16/16: 2500, 03/18/16: 3000 TPW : 4/11/16 04/8/16: built & VIN 04/11/16 - 04/28/26 : 4B00 Bayed QC hold, 04/29/16 : 4200 Rail yard '16 1SS 6M, black with jet black interior, split spoke gray machined faced wheels, and black front/rear bowtie emblems.

12-26-2017, 08:41 PM	#8
Nito Drives: 2016 1SS White MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood Florida Posts: 210	Not worth it for the money , also is not a 3” x pipe like flow masters . I have borla but I would have gotten Flomasters if theirs was out when I got mine . __________________ 2016 White 1SS with Port & Polish Heads and Cam by Texas Speed , Forged Drop in Pistons and Rods by Cunningham M , Procharger D1SC , Air to Air Race Intercooler, Race Valve , Helical Gears , Alky Meth Kit , Zl1 Low Side Pump , LT4 HPFP , V-Max Ported TB , MSD Atomic IM , ARH 1-7/8 Catless , Borla S Type Cat-Back . Work done by Lashway Motorsports 790RWHP-649RWTQ

12-25-2017, 02:19 PM	#5
Cupahaters Drives: 2017 fifty camaro Join Date: May 2017 Location: Frisco Posts: 247	My car cane with an x pipe. Is there some that are better?

12-26-2017, 03:41 PM	#6
PersonX51 Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Idaho Posts: 34	heck if you all want just loud... remove all cats. muffler, etc. install dual 3 inch pipe with some headers ( x pipe / H pipe optional ) you won't even be able to hear yourself think standing next to it then ... now of course this is going to require a massive retune.. but if you want true loud its the only way.. and besides you guys love spending money on shit you don't need anyway

12-26-2017, 05:02 PM	#7
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	I also have it mated to the stock npp and yes, It is worth it. You can get it for less than 1,000. I didn't want to hack the pipes by the cats. The borla pipe fits right up to the stock cats. I can't say the difference you'll see with the Borla mufflers, but the exhaust is deeper and louder when mated to the stock npp.

12-27-2017, 04:45 PM	#9
PackersFan26 Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 546	I have read from another member on here and he said his pops and crackles even more...that alone would be worth it? __________________ Follow me on IG: @lip_stick.ss

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