[SilverPony]

Need some advice on what mid-pipe to use with my super 44's and stock manifold on my 91 5.0. I'd like the exhaust note to be a little raspier- at least as raspy as flows can get.

[jep23]

X-pipe is supposedly more raspy than an H-pipe. Also, if you want it to be LOUD, get the o/r version

[SilverPony]

Are all x pipes created equal?

[50fanatic]

Originally Posted by SilverPony

Are all x pipes created equal?

Nope. For example, BBK x pipe, UPR x pipe, and dr. gas x pipes are made differently. BBK is not much of an x, while the UPR and dr gas uses the real X design. But, dr gas has the merging point closer to the headers than the UPR.

[EagleAutosports]

The X is raspier than the H. You could also get the MAC ProChamber, it has an even bigger merge area.

[SilverPony]

I heard the pro chamber is kinda tame- does having the merge point closer to the header make the exhaust louder? I've heard soundclips with the pro chamber and i thought it sounded awesome

[EagleAutosports]

The large merge area can act like another muffler, so on a mild car it might tame it down. I have one but it doesn't tame mine.

[SilverPony]

I fall under the mild car category- bone stock mild! MAC Pro Chamber, super 44's and dumps would be my setup. Shorties are next

[blackmust5.0]

If you want loud and raspy (and good fitting) then Bassani is the way to go. Here's a clip of my car with Bassani BX catted X pipe and Bassani exhaust. Obviously going with an off-road X will make it even louder but also illegal.

[SilverPony]

sounds sweet! but I already have the flows-

[neonnights]

I have a Bassani off road X pipe on my '86 GT Vert and it sounds pretty nasty. If you can get around state inspections, it's the way to go.

[SilverPony]

no need to worry about emissions for me. yet. What kind of muffler are on your car?

[88BlownGT]

I have an O/R BBK X Pipe and it sounds fantastic.

[filli57]

i'm not trying to thread jack here but i just installed a pypes off road x pipe. what is everybody doing with there thermactor tube?