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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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(crossover pipe) should I do it?

I posted this question in the 73-79 section, but this is where I should have put it in the first place I think.
Ok so I put headers on my 400 4x4, did the exhaust myself and ran 2.5 inch pipe. Should I put a crossover pipe on it?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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I wouldn't bother. I did it to a set I used to have on my truck. The only thing I noticed was it "very slightly" mellowed out the sound, and that was all I noticed it did. Big disappointment for all the time & effort.
 
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Cleveland Links!: Dr Gas article 'Synchronicity'

"Testing at 2550 RPM and 3050 RPM, primarily at part throttle, in HP ranges from 35 to 125, Stahl found that a balance tube actually hurt fuel distribution on every manifold/header combination he tested. It never helped at full-throttle power, either."
 
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I liked the difference in sound on my '65 Mustang, but for the street, I guess that's the only advantage despite years of claims to the contrary.

I don't get the article, maybe I didn't read it right--seems they still say the x-pipe or merged pipes worked better--but the H pipe didn't do the trick...?
 
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"... a balance tube actually hurt fuel distribution on every manifold/header combination he tested. It never helped at full-throttle power, either."
 
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