worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

draggin49 · 11-01-2013, 07:13 PM

For all the extra $$$ I'd have to spend at an exhaust shop on labor in pipe bending/labor to run a bassani x pipe I have laying around.

My truck has a gm crate motor, I'm guessing in the 260-275hp range

I know its much simpler to run it straight back through the carrier with NO x pipe

Just dont wanna go to a lot of $$ /trouble if the x won't be worth it

Any input would be great.

elf w/capital T · 11-01-2013, 08:33 PM

From what i have researched, it will all matter on how much you are concerned about the sound, since hp isnt too crazy, but im sure theres more someone here will chime in with...good luck and have fun!!

**special-K** · 11-01-2013, 09:34 PM

I've never run an x-pipe on anything.

mmiddle · 11-01-2013, 10:28 PM

X-pipes and cross overs are beneficial on sound and balance. The performance benefit is generally only valuable above say ~4000ish rpm. X-pipes like headers help scavenge the cylinders at upper rpms. They are cool looking, but few of us really need x-pipes. A simple crossover pipe will help tame the exhaust note and is more likely what you want.

draggin49 · 11-01-2013, 10:41 PM

Thanks so much guys for clarifying!

She will be on the road for the first time in 15 years next week. Should be fun.

swamp rat · 11-01-2013, 10:50 PM

Most of the shops around here say to just run an H pipe to balance the sound.

11-01-2013, 07:13 PM	#1
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? For all the extra $$$ I'd have to spend at an exhaust shop on labor in pipe bending/labor to run a bassani x pipe I have laying around. My truck has a gm crate motor, I'm guessing in the 260-275hp range I know its much simpler to run it straight back through the carrier with NO x pipe Just dont wanna go to a lot of $$ /trouble if the x won't be worth it Any input would be great.

11-01-2013, 08:33 PM	#2
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 994	Re: worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? From what i have researched, it will all matter on how much you are concerned about the sound, since hp isnt too crazy, but im sure theres more someone here will chime in with...good luck and have fun!!

11-01-2013, 09:34 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? I've never run an x-pipe on anything. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-01-2013, 10:28 PM	#4
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? X-pipes and cross overs are beneficial on sound and balance. The performance benefit is generally only valuable above say ~4000ish rpm. X-pipes like headers help scavenge the cylinders at upper rpms. They are cool looking, but few of us really need x-pipes. A simple crossover pipe will help tame the exhaust note and is more likely what you want. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

11-01-2013, 10:41 PM	#5
draggin49 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ojai, CA Posts: 361	Re: worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? Thanks so much guys for clarifying! She will be on the road for the first time in 15 years next week. Should be fun.

11-01-2013, 10:50 PM	#6
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: worth the trouble to run x pipe on non performance application?? Most of the shops around here say to just run an H pipe to balance the sound. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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