mcguffey4

hey everyone im trying to get the most out of my exhuast, which setup will do that long tubes or shortys, x pipe or y pipe. let me know.

3rdgenmaro

iTrader: (9)

you need to add in a lot more information. What is your current setup? What are your engine specs? Drivetrain? What do you do with the car? Is it street/strip or race only?

Without knowing any of that, shortys give more low end while long tubes usually give more top end. Same for primary size. X-pipe is used with duals, while Y is used for single exhaust.

Need alittle more info.

mcguffey4

street/strip this car is my everyday drive so i want to get as much horsepower without looseing a lot of my mpg

3rdgenmaro

iTrader: (9)

what is the engine combo? estimated hp?

Are you going to be be going with a full new exhaust or are you wanting to retain the muffler you are currently using?

mcguffey4

its completely stock estimated horsepower is rated at 205, i want to go with a new exhaust system,

abray1

With 205HP I would stay close to stock. I would consider a good Y-pipe and muffler. The best is true duals with large pipe and low restriction mufflers. The air that goes in must come out and the easier it goes out the more power you make. Unfortunately this word "COMPRIMISE" comes into play when adding parts and power. The poor underbelly of our cars doesn't help the situation any. My two 81 Z28s are EASY on exhaust; true duals.

3rdgenmaro

iTrader: (9)

I would go with shortys and a good matching y-pipe. Have that flow through a high flow cat and into a catback with the muffler of your choice.

Thats what I would do.

five7kid

iTrader: (14)

X-pipes work best with long tube headers, and when the X can be put in the optimum location.

I have to agree with 3rdgenmaro here.