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codered161 Aug 27, 2012 09:49 PM

x pipe placement
 
i have a 2006 chevy reg cab with long tube headers and it dumps off right before the axle im putting in a magnaflow x pipe but i know know if i should put it closer to the headers or closer to the mufflers...any suggestions?

TXSZ66AVLANCHE Aug 28, 2012 06:01 AM

Mine is under the passenger seat, with a rcsb that's about the only place it can go.

codered161 Aug 28, 2012 07:45 AM

Yea I know I just didn't know if I should put it as close as possible to the engine or closer to the mufflers. Where is it most effective

Gadgetized Aug 28, 2012 07:50 AM

As close to the headers as possible.

codered161 Aug 28, 2012 08:03 AM

Thanks! Do you think it will tone down the sound a bit I have Lt headers no cats true dual back to some magnaflow mufflers and it's super loud...eventually getting some cats to help but do you think the x will make a difference

dmelvin Aug 28, 2012 08:28 AM


Originally Posted by codered161 (Post 4981167)
Thanks! Do you think it will tone down the sound a bit I have Lt headers no cats true dual back to some magnaflow mufflers and it's super loud...eventually getting some cats to help but do you think the x will make a difference

Not really. It will mellow the tone a bit, but that's about it.

Nflddog1000 Aug 28, 2012 08:37 AM

High flow cats will help also longer tail pipes will help to

TXSZ66AVLANCHE Aug 28, 2012 08:42 AM

Mine was super loud and annoying, the x cut the sound about 80%

codered161 Aug 28, 2012 12:32 PM

Good deal thanks again for all the help...glad I joined this forum!

53bowtie Aug 28, 2012 12:37 PM

If you extend the pipes up and over the rear axle it will help considerably with "in cab" noise especially at cruising speeds. You can still turn it down after the rear axle so you cant see it if thats the look you want.


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