to cross over?..... or not.

[spookylynx]

Well, it's almost time to route exhaust. The question is... Should I run a cross over pipe? or an H pipe? or nothing? I was just going to do simple glass packs and dump it down.

What is the advantage or a cross over pipe? I'm not running crazy HP, fairly stock 350 with some headman long tube headers.

Thoughts?

[SS317]

I'm looking at doing this kit that has the crossover in it.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-89027

I have glass packs with straight pipes now, very old and rusting, and it sounds really good at idle, but going down the road it's too loud for me.

[TJ's Chevy]

I did true duals on my gmc 305 v6. I believe the only reason you really need any cross over...H pipe, X pipe, ect. Is for high rpm use. Supposed to help even out the flow or something to that nature.

[69chevytrucker]

im true dual as well

[69chevytrucker]

[BRASSHEAD]

I think a cross over or an x-pipe will mellow the sound a bit also.

[gabbin]

H pipe, it will equalize the exhaust pulse and retain lower end torque. you can run both straight it will work, but it is simple to put the H connection in.

[spookylynx]

I'm not using a kit, just going to make all my own pipe so I pretty much have free reign. Is it better to have a cross or H closer to the headers or a certain distance away? or does it not matter where.

Planned on simple glass packs and dump it straight down similar to 69chevytrucker posted above.

[Chknlyps2]

This explains a little.

X Pipe vs H Pipe - Summit Racing Quick Flicks -...

[spookylynx]

that was a good video.

thanks