are x-pipes worth the cost on V-8's, do they make your exhaust sound better?

 

I think they are worth it and they definately improve sound. It makes the sound more racey sounding. When my x piped 460 kicks down it really roars. Everything I ever own from now on will have one or at least an H pipe

 

I have no idea how i could fit an x-pipe under my bronc but I was considering an H-pipe. Do they have the saem benefits as an X pipe... and if so what are those benefits anyhow? Thanks

 

Yes, H and X pipes are pretty much the same. They both incorporate a connector between each bank which evens out the exhaust pressure across both cylinder banks. It equals a more even exhaust note, as well as increased overall efficiency. As for running one on a bronco...do you plan on running duals? If you plan on running with that rear window open, or topless, I strongly suggest not going with duals. The vacuum effect will pull the exhaust fumes right back into the cab. Plus, you can achieve pretty much the same performance out of headers, high flow Y pipe, and catback. I currently have a 3" system on my bronco (2.5" primary tubes on Y, that dump to 3" mandrel bent from before cat all the way to 4" chrome tip).

Rich

 

I love the sound of the 351w in my stang with the X-pipe and flowmasters, it's a much more even tone. I saw an article in hotrod magazine, where they did a drag test running open headers, an X-pipe, an H-pipe, and duals. All 3 offered increased horsepower over the duals, open headers being the best, followed by the X-pipe, then the H-pipe. WheelMA1 is right about the duals on a Bronco with the rear window down, I lived through that one. Cost me a $1200 visit to the hospital, I paid $300 for the Bronco 2 days prior. It didn't feel like such a good deal after that.

 

Ok, so I might consider running an H-pipe if I have enough room. there was another thing I was thinking about using that would take that room though - its a 'scavanger' collecter that jegs sells. i wasnt sure if it would simulate a tri-Y headers because it has the same tri-Y design. But I am not sure if I even have room for just those.

WheelMA1, Sycostang67, just wondering what difference does dual vs. single have on the exhaust getting sucked back in? If the exhaust exits in the same spot then it shouldnt matter?I have heard that you shouldnt run the exhaust straight out the back because of this, but thats more due to tailpipe location not dual vs single. Directly behind the truck there will be a wake that backwashes along the rear of the truck and could suck up the exhaust if the back is open. But i dont have a window, my truck came with a 'flap door' of a pickup truck cap mounted in the spot were the window was so I cant open it while driving.But I put on dual exhaust that exits to the side infront of the rear tires. I have driven with the cap on and in the summer with the cap off and havent had any problems with exhaust getting sucked in. Just when idling at a stop light and the wind blows just right some of the fumes could be blown in. But thats not nearly as bad as the guy next to me that is taking the exhaust in the face LOL.

 

78bigbronc,

Your right, it's tailpipe position. If you exit out the sides you won't have a problem. There are a lot of people around here that exit duals out the back of SUV's which is fine as long as the window seals are good. Eventually, they'll start getting sleepy, very sleepy

I have a friend that had an x-pipe on his 97 mustang gt with no cats or mufflers. I have to say that is the best sounding car I've ever heard. He now has a 98 Cobra with an H-pipe and flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Sounds almost as good as the GT.

I'm gonna try to put a crossover pipe on my truck when I put the 302 in just because. It can't hurt anything.

 

I have double x pipes, and Powertone mufflers on a Mark viii DOHC I have. The sound is awesome. I will put that system on every gasoline engine I buy from now on.

 

has anyone ever put X-pipes on a full size truck or bronco? I just dont think there would be enough room without a completely fabbed setup just using the X crossover and then sharply routing the lines to the sides. Any thoughts?

 

yeah my 95 F250 4x4 460 is x piped and it is a very tight configuration. Where the two pipes used to come together now go into an x pipe and dual 2.5 in after that onto FM 40's, 3 in out with tips dumped over the rear axle. It sounds really nice. The muffler shop did an awesome job making it all fit, at least the price sheet said so

 

Yeah, you are right, it would have more to do with the exit location of the pipes. On my bronco, the tailpipe ended just before the rear axle, under the cab. Dual side exits on a Bronco would be cool. I had a 79 Ramcharger with dual exits at the rear corners, it looked pretty good.