Will this "X" pipe idea work?
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Will this "X" pipe idea work?
Yes this a crude example but im no graphics artist but it gives yall an idea. Now,from the muffler mandrel bend 180 degrees and then just turn to the X pipe and of course keeping the pipes in conjunction with the X pipe geometry. Then on the other end of the X pipe,.. straighten them out for some nice exhaust tips right out of the center of the rear bumper neatly...curious about thoughts,sound,gains and looks? If it's stupid,jus tell me
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
...and completely useless all the way back there
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
Yes an X-pipe needs to be closer to the engine, alot closer.....
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
What would be the point in that? Why dont you just stick to a good catback.
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
If you have a singly pipe, no need for an X. It's only for a true dual suystem, not for a 2-1-2 or 2-1 system
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
that's why i asked............ Trending Topics
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
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Re: Will this "X" pipe idea work?
If you think about it, the purpose of the crossovers is to equalize pressures across each bank. If you just dump them to the atmosphere at the back of the car, that's exactly what they're doing back there. They're equalizing as soon as they both exit the exhaust system. This is generally not useful all the way back there, so that's why they put them as close to the engine as possible. So from there I think you can see that putting an x-pipe in the tailpipe section isn't going to help you much.
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