Has anyone done a H-Pipe instead of an X-Pipe?

[Raptor251]

Bump for anyone who is actually interested in their car not just "what nationality you are?" or "I had an M3 date?"

[m3an]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Bump for anyone who is actually interested in their car not just "what nationality you are?" or "I had an M3 date?"

the problems of m3 post... the techie car stuff is fading away to "how many times you put the top down?"

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by talontid

the problems of m3 post... the techie car stuff is fading away to "how many times you put the top down?"

LOL some of the stuff on here makes me sick!

[Zaw]

I'm interested to know if these H / X combo mid sections actually make more power or better exhaust flow.

[Singletrack]

What exactly do you hope to figure out? Trust me, the akrapovic unit is likely the best. They are beyond exhaust super geeks. Most xpipes are pretty damn close in terms of performance. There is not really any great discovery to be made here.

[Soorena]

Interesting stuff is here. I have an employee who is mechanical engineer. I'm interested to see what he has to say about this subject.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by Singletrack

What exactly do you hope to figure out? Trust me, the akrapovic unit is likely the best. They are beyond exhaust super geeks. Most xpipes are pretty damn close in terms of performance. There is not really any great discovery to be made here.

Why would I trust you? FYI I've owned the Akra evo, full Dinan system, full RPI GT system, OEM exhaust mod and now my current setup which consists of an RPI xpipe w/custom resonators paired with Fabspeed mufflers. Point being I'm going to trust myself over you any day. Do you own the full EVO system? If you did then you would have noticed the torque dip w/out a tune. The Akra isn't perfect. On a side note I will say its the best constructed exhaust on the market by far!

Anyways, I'm curious to hear thoughts as to the effects of moving an H pipe around with regards to torque. Like I stated before the car now has a very pronounced intake note and it feels like it has a little more engine braking.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by Zaw

I'm interested to know if these H / X combo mid sections actually make more power or better exhaust flow.

Glad Im not alone! I need to get to a dyno asap!

[Singletrack]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Why would I trust you? FYI I've owned the Akra evo, full Dinan system, full RPI GT system, OEM exhaust mod and now my current setup which consists of an RPI xpipe w/custom resonators paired with Fabspeed mufflers. Point being I'm going to trust myself over you any day. Do you own the full EVO system? If you did then you would have noticed the torque dip w/out a tune. The Akra isn't perfect. On a side note I will say its the best constructed exhaust on the market by far!

Anyways, I'm curious to hear thoughts as to the effects of moving an H pipe around with regards to torque. Like I stated before the car now has a very pronounced intake note and it feels like it has a little more engine braking.

Because Akra did more dyno work than any other exhaust manufacturer - guaranteed. The whole reason there is a torque dip IS because their exhaust is so efficient. So efficient that it requires tuning because the stock programming can't adapt.

Your attitude sucks, and always has really. I like that you come on here and ask for help while simultaneously insulting the community.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by Singletrack

Because Akra did more dyno work than any other exhaust manufacturer - guaranteed. The whole reason there is a torque dip IS because their exhaust is so efficient. So efficient that it requires tuning because the stock programming can't adapt.

Your attitude sucks, and always has really. I like that you come on here and ask for help while simultaneously insulting the community.

Since you offered no help to me I fail to see your point. And stop being so sensitive, geez.

With regards to your last sentence I don't follow. If that's the case then why doesn't Akra have a tune to go with their exhaust? They only have the Delete-R. If I'm to follow you logic then Akra dyno tuned their exhaust with a tune? You have me really confused... Please explain

[Raptor251]

I also want to point out that the addition of the H pipe eliminated all the rasp from my setup and drastically changed the exhaust note for the better. Those two things alone are reason enough to take a second look a H pipes!

[Singletrack]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Since you offered no help to me I fail to see your point. And stop being so sensitive, geez.

You are not worth helping. Just proving it again.

...and I gave you the link the Evolve thread.

I'm not sensitive, I just think you have a crappy attitude - on here, and I'm sure in real life as well. From your posts about being better than people because you can work on cars, to your misinformed statements about vendors, to your insults of the community that doesn't conform to your technical standards. I didn't form this opinion overnight; you earned it.

With regards to your last sentence I don't follow. If that's the case then why doesn't Akra have a tune to go with their exhaust? They only have the Delete-R. If I'm to follow you logic then Akra dyno tuned their exhaust with a tune? You have me really confused... Please explain

They designed the exhaust to have the best performance for the engine, and proved it with dyno work. This is what they do for all their exhausts. They didn't tune the engine to their exhaust. They aren't a tuning company.

Originally Posted by Raptor251

I also want to point out that the addition of the H pipe eliminated all the rasp from my setup and drastically changed the exhaust note for the better. Those two things alone are reason enough to take a second look a H pipes!

Sal explains that in the post I linked, but you didn't pick up on why.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by Singletrack

You are not worth helping. Just proving it again.

...and I gave you the link the Evolve thread.

I'm not sensitive, I just think you have a crappy attitude - on here, and I'm sure in real life as well. From your posts about being better than people because you can work on cars, to your misinformed statements about vendors, to your insults of the community that doesn't conform to your technical standards. I didn't form this opinion overnight; you earned it.



They designed the exhaust to have the best performance for the engine, and proved it with dyno work. This is what they do for all their exhausts. They didn't tune the engine to their exhaust. They aren't a tuning company.



Sal explains that in the post I linked, but you didn't pick up on why.

I was more or less joking around but thanks for pointing this out, are you after an internet police award or something? You read way to deep into things, this is an internet forum, calm down

The best performance for the engine wouldnt have a torque dip.

I read the link, thats Sal's opinion and while he does amazing things hes just one guy with one opinion.

[Singletrack]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

I was more or less joking around but thanks for pointing this out, are you after an internet police award or something? You read way to deep into things, this is an internet forum, calm down

Don't know why you think I'm excited just because I'm calling you out. Takes a lot more than that to get me upset.

The best performance for the engine wouldnt have a torque dip.

Okie dokie. Because all engine management can adjust to a dramatic increase in VE right? No, wrong actually.

Actually this ECU is maybe the most dynamic in any street car and it can't handle it. All catless exhausts will also cause this. Catless exhausts also create the most overall power under the curve. I guess if you tool around at 2-3k, this is a big concern. Easy fix anyway for $500-1k in tuning.

I read the link, thats Sal's opinion and while he does amazing things hes just one guy with one opinion.

Ok. I guess the old saying about leading a horse to water really is true. Mathematician/tuner with actual experience designing an exhaust and calculations showing why H pipe must be in certain location is not good enough for you. Silly.

[///Ron]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Just wanted to give a little update to this thread. I've been really curious as to why Akra has both a H/X pipes and seeing as how they make one of the best systems out there I figured they were on to something. I decided what the hell, since I've already cut up my RPI x pipe to add resonators and H pipe cant hurt! All I can say is WOW! The car sounds totally different, it has a much deeper tone and the intake noise is insane. The car was also a little raspy from 3-4k before and now the sound is so clean! I need to do a dyno asap! Sorry for the bad pics. You can see where I added the H in the second pic just behind the tranny

SICKK

[Zaw]

Singletrack, why can't we talk about the h-pipe? Yes, Sal did explained why he put the h-pipe where he did but I still find it interesting that most other x-pipes lack this feature. We may discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the combo design. Maybe, Akrapovic and Evolve have arrived at the same conclusion but what about the others? Maybe there is room for improvement. Just because Akrapovic and Evolve said it's their final design it does not mean there is no room for improvement.

I don't get what you are getting at.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by Zaw

Singletrack, why can't we talk about the h-pipe? Yes, Sal did explained why he put the h-pipe where he did but I still find it interesting that most other x-pipes lack this feature. We may discuss the advantage and disadvantage of the combo design. Maybe, Akrapovic and Evolve have arrived at the same conclusion but what about the others? Maybe there is room for improvement. Just because Akrapovic and Evolve said it's their final design it does not mean there is no room for improvement.

I don't get what you are getting at.

Thank you, this was exactly my point!

[Keik E92 M3]

So i am going to add the H like Raptor251 did to his car... I am fully catless.

[Raptor251]

Originally Posted by keikdasneak

So i am going to add the H like Raptor251 did to his car... I am fully catless.

Im really interested to see what you think. What mid pipe do you currently have?

[///M 4 Life]

Has anyone else tried this on a stock xpipe?

[Tomislav]

I was thinking moreso along the lines of deleting the x-pipe and replacing that section with a H pipe.

[Keik E92 M3]

Originally Posted by Raptor251

Im really interested to see what you think. What mid pipe do you currently have?

I have a custom full exhaust no cats, no res. I will be adding res first then the H and ill take some sound clips.