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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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X pipe? anybody make them

I have been looking into this and I can't find anyone that makes them. whats up with this?
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

hedman summit the list goes on. just look in the exhaust section of Summit or Jegs.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

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hedman summit the list goes on. just look in the exhaust section of Summit or Jegs.
I called both of those and they told me they don't make one. I will check again on the site thanks.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

are you looking for just a universal x-pipe, or one that will fit a thirdgen? cause you can find the latter
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
are you looking for just a universal x-pipe, or one that will fit a thirdgen? cause you can find the latter
either
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch

all of them will require fab work because none of our cars came with one. this one is 3" they also have 2.5"
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

just keep in mine, 3rd gen cars did not come with dual exhaust, so to have dual exhaust and use the x-pipe would be a total custom job
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

The reason there isn't an X-pipe for a third gen is the fact that all 3rd gens came with single exhaust, to actually use an x pipe you will need true dual exhaust, which as mentioned needs to be fabbed up custom and is a real pain in the **** to do, a good place to start is with a nice set of long tube headers.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

Try looking at this. They have great kits for our cars and they have a car well into the 9's with one of there kits. So unless its needed this might be a way to go.
http://www.mufflex-performance.com/
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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i put one of those 3" universal xpipe kits on mine with headman longtubes, heaman 3" extensions, and turn downs, all custom by me and i get ppl asking me where i got my exhaust from all the time. havent heard a system on a third gen that will come close to the sound of a true dual with xpipe setup.

as said above to get one would require some skill and custom fab work. most shops wont do it on a third gen. depends on wat exactly u want.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 07:00 AM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

if you trailer it over and tell them it is track only most shops will do it. then put tags back on when it's done.
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Old Dec 17, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

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i put one of those 3" universal xpipe kits on mine with headman longtubes, heaman 3" extensions, and turn downs, all custom by me and i get ppl asking me where i got my exhaust from all the time. havent heard a system on a third gen that will come close to the sound of a true dual with xpipe setup.

as said above to get one would require some skill and custom fab work. most shops wont do it on a third gen. depends on wat exactly u want.
Yeah I just got my setup put on yesterday, and it sounds fantastic!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcMrnqWe9ms
Sounds pretty good for a stock L03 eh?

Last edited by InfernalVortex; Dec 18, 2007 at 12:45 PM.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

This is what I'm installing on mine. The plan is to cutoff the Mufflex Y-Pipe and tie this in to a Flowmaster Y merge before the rear axle.
http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/pr...oducts_id=2323
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Re: X pipe? anybody make them

that kit doesnt look all that great for that price. the xpipe itself in that flowmaster setup is only connected at a very very small part. especially with a 3" system. a larger opening between the individual pipes will offer and perform much better. thats just for a tighter fit.

i would get a nice magna flow they are tight as well but offer way more flowing than that, its stainless and is only 100$ alot cheaper than the flowmaster one. u should have enough room for that where the cat goes.
it utilizes the straight in and straight out design, u wont have a prob with this if u can fabricate the pipes from the headers in and then out. just dont put an xpipe on a car that will go back into a single pipe or u will be defeating the purpose.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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