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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Default Y-pipe, H-pipe or X-pipe?? what would you run??

still can decide on what to run. would love to hear what everyone is running and why. couple people told me to stick with the Y, but not sure why?? any advise would be awsome! thanks.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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I honestly like the sound of duals h or y. Although it may not be as benifical, HP wise. I do like to be different though. I think I'd get some price quotes first then decide from there. I might be in the market for duals in the near future.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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ill be running som LT's. and was thinking of true duals with electric cut-outs..im just trying to figure out if its a waist of money or if its benifical with power. and im sure it helps a ton in sound quality, which would be a plus.
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I've read about 5hp over single exhaust. Whats your mods?
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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i got a 3600 stall and pacestter lt's. havent decided on cam yet, but itll be on the bigger side..
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bump...whats everyones thoughts?
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:25 AM
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I use a y-pipe. I decided a single 4" would be easier and cheaper than a dual 3". It's loud, but EVERYONE that hears it loves it. Too bad it's so loud inside the cab...
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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i use a x pipe. looking back it seems like a h pipe would flow more. im getting cutouts on the collectors here soon so it doesnt matter anymore lol.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Larger diameter Y-Pipe works well, an H-Pipe is better and gives a deeper bass note and the x-pipe is great for improved overall power. Most of this depends on budget for your entire system and what your looking to gain from your exhaust. If you just want sound keep it original with high flow mufflers. For peak horsepower (ie bigger tires) use the x-pipe for faster scavenging.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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so i dont think i thought my exhaust system through enough. i got a y setup with cutout into single 3". it sounds good with the lt headers and cam through an open cutout, but later i want to do a cammed 6.0 and i think my exhaust is gonna be restrictive. so my advice is if your planning on big cubes or FI, extensive mods, etc....go either 3.5-4" y pipe with cutout, or dual 3" from the start. Im not a ford fan but i really like how most mustang exhaust sounds.....sorry
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