twojoints444
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has anyone done x pipes on their 4x4? If so where did you locate them, got any pics? Is it even possible with the TC? Thanx
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x pipes on a 4WD
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Diesel Driver
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probably not so much an X-pipe but an h-pipe you could make work.. ground clearance might suffer but it can be done.
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
I remember reading through some threads and people saying it was for more top end performance. The exhaust needs more back pressure for low end torque. My .2 not worth it for wheeling.
Why?
I plan on putting some sort of crossover on my new exhaust. It'll probably be behind the transfer case, under the rear output. Most likely not the ideal place for it..but I see it going there.
I could be totally wrong, but , I always thought h or x pipes generally increased torque numbers with out hurting hp numbers.
Remember I'm a diesel guy , so I could be wrong
Diesel Driver
1/2 ton status
I could be totally wrong, but , I always thought h or x pipes generally increased torque numbers with out hurting hp numbers.
Remember I'm a diesel guy , so I could be wrong
i heard the same thing! and you want it as close to the manifolds as possible to equal the exhaust pulses
That's what I was thinking as well, I almost want to say they did some dyno comparisons on Horsepower on Spike
79bonanza
1/2 ton status
i was always told it makes the engine run smoother and increased low end torque
chevysmithz71
1/2 ton status
ok then all the stuff I read was wrong. Still not worth it for wheeling if you have the exhaust done now.
454 blazer
1/2 ton status
Im running a big block 468ci i have big headers, X pipe going to twin flowmaster 40"s when i put them on , not only did the exhaust note sound much deeper and nicer but it has seemed to have woken the engine up a alot on low end tourqe.A big difference and well worth doing.Due to admin restrictions i cant post pictures but im available on my e-mail if anybody wants pictures. [email protected] under score in between simon and peck 32
4xcrazy
3/4 ton status
Just my opinion, if ya wanna run crossover and H-pipes, may as well just stick with larger tubed single muffler setup, less materials, hassle and clutter under the truck.
Just killing the "true dual" terminology with the duals connected, unless you're running big horsepower, i don't see any real advantage.
Just killing the "true dual" terminology with the duals connected, unless you're running big horsepower, i don't see any real advantage.
Cornfield creations
1/2 ton status
If you HAD to have one put in. You could place it underneath the trans pan with a nice air gap, with legs welded onto it front and rear, with either bolt on flanges or ball and socket joints. That way you could remove the x-pipe unit and service the trans if need be, and be tucked higher than the t-case so clearance wouldn't be much of an issue.
Just an idea.
X-pipes help primarily with headers and free flowing exhaust. They help with exhaust scavenging of the cylinders as each pulse passes through the "x." It also quiets down the exhaust and will give you a completely different sound. We try to put one on in most cases on the older cars/trucks when we do exhaust, but most cases people don't want to spend a little extra money to reap the benefits.
Or you could run a nicely run single system and get close. Single 3" run correctly is pretty efficient.
Just an idea.
X-pipes help primarily with headers and free flowing exhaust. They help with exhaust scavenging of the cylinders as each pulse passes through the "x." It also quiets down the exhaust and will give you a completely different sound. We try to put one on in most cases on the older cars/trucks when we do exhaust, but most cases people don't want to spend a little extra money to reap the benefits.
Or you could run a nicely run single system and get close. Single 3" run correctly is pretty efficient.
Not worth the money or hassle. It isn't a race car.
Martin
Martin
twojoints444
Registered Member
The fabricater at my shop at work wants to put them in for me. All I have have to do is supply the bends and booze and he will make it happen as I already have dual exhaust on my truck and I'm getting him to weld up all the joints on my exhaust system already. He's a pretty smart guy so I have faith.
As long as he makes it so that it either comes apart easy enough, or isn't in the way to work on stuff underneath the rig. You would probably be annoyed if you had to cut it up to get a transmission out next month or something along those lines.
Martin
Martin
MrSchaeferPants
1/2 ton status
I remember seeing some hot rod show where they run a strip of paint from the manifold down, and where the paint bubbled or peeled first was where to put the X or H pipe. Don't remember the reasoning. I'd think it'd bubble closest to the manifold first.. but thats that crazy logic talking.
I'm sure it's posted on youtube somewhere if anyone's interested.
It is where the paint stops burning. That is where you are suppose to put the h pipe.
Martin
Martin
