Simple question, which is better, an X or Y pipe, is there any difference, any performance difference? Which sounds better?

 

X pipe with a True Dual system setup will have make more power on the upper end of you RPM's horsepower range, also (X pipe) IMPROVES mid range power, (X pipe is going to sound better!!!)

Y pipes are a natural part of any V8 exhaust system, its really based on how smooth you want the system to flow. Like mine below, i wanted very few harsh bends in my system compared to stock setup, i choose not to run a X pipe because i love my Borla muffler, so to keep my borla i had to run a Y pipe.

 

Not true.

Basics: X-pipe is a way to enhance a dual system for a little more power. Y-pipe is a way to merge two banks into a single pipe.

3rd gens never came with dual exhaust. Therefore, every 3rd gen with a "V" engine will have a y-pipe from the factory.

 

Even the dual cat V8's (haven't been under on of them)?

 

Yup.

 

Guess the y is in back of the cats?

 

Factory "Y-Pipe"
Have you seen their Y-pipe it's not a Y it's a T-pipe. It is so restrictive. Well my car is in the shop right now having custom headers and Y-pipe (looks more like a V-pipe) installed in front of a custom 3" Cat Catback system including a Catco catalytic converter. Hope to be able to get pictures before it's off the lift.

 

I've thought the same thing myself! T-pipe, haha.

 

Yes it is moch more of a "T" pipe.

X vs Y they are completly different and for different applications.

My 67 has a Dr Gas 3 1/2" X pipe. with true duel exhaust. The purpose of it is to equalize the exhaust harmonics and give you more power. Obviously it works since every NASCAR has them on it.

My 82 has a Y pipe with a 4" single exhaust. If you look down the thread here and look under My Exhaust Picture you can see the pictures of my 82 Z28 exhaust.

 

I'd just get some true duel exhaust. They would do the best.

 

Without losing ground clearance dual exhaust is not an option.