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cntgetm3 · 04-16-2012, 07:26 PM

This isn't a comparison thread or a what sounds better.... My question is Pretty much X-pipe + stock exhaust OR stock x-pipe + axel back. They seem to be both around the same price used or new. As for x-pipe does is there really a huge difference between HFC and Dual or Quad resonators?

THE TECH · 04-16-2012, 07:58 PM

Depends if you want power or sound.

cntgetm3 · 04-16-2012, 08:10 PM

Wouldn't a x-pipe even with the stock muffler still create a more aggressive sound?

Raptor251 · 04-16-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I'd always do an axle back first if you don't do the full exhaust all at once. I found it much more rewarding. You get better sound, and it looks better (IMO). Upgrade later for the power bump.

Listen to this man he knows a thing or two. And when the day comes for an x pipe make sure its quad resonated and completely catless, you can thank me later!

Raptor251 · 04-16-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cntgetm3

Wouldn't a x-pipe even with the stock muffler still create a more aggressive sound?

Yes but only if it is dual resonated and the increase in sound will be in the form of rasp. You want a quad resonated x pipe which will give great gains without the rasp.

j2m · 04-16-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I'd always do an axle back first if you don't do the full exhaust all at once. I found it much more rewarding. You get better sound, and it looks better (IMO). Upgrade later for the power bump.

Agreed, it's kinda like "Kama Sutra Moddin"

Makes it last longer

cntgetm3 · 04-16-2012, 08:58 PM

"Kama Sutra Moddin" huh... well now the question is where can i find a gintani sport for cheap?...

blayFreezelr · 04-16-2012, 09:38 PM

I found it much more rewarding.

Canuckles · 04-17-2012, 01:59 PM

I went the x-pipe route before axle back, running AA x-pipe w/ HFC's paired to a stock exhaust. I have no rasp, thankfully, but I have a nice jump in sound. I wanted power before sound anyways.

kitw · 04-17-2012, 03:54 PM

I would do a rear section and Turner Test Pipes (if they ever get them back in stock!)

If you are price shopping, do the Megan exhaust + TTP. That's less than $1000.

Raptor251 · 04-17-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckles

I went the x-pipe route before axle back, running AA x-pipe w/ HFC's paired to a stock exhaust. I have no rasp, thankfully, but I have a nice jump in sound. I wanted power before sound anyways.

The cats kill the rasp!

cntgetm3 · 04-18-2012, 10:44 AM

I'm seriously leaning towards going a quad resonated x-pipe, so I feel like there will still be some drone?

kitw · 04-18-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor251

The cats kill the rasp!

No.

kitw · 04-18-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cntgetm3

I'm seriously leaning towards going a quad resonated x-pipe, so I feel like there will still be some drone?

Not with the stock exhaust. No drone.

But it will sound like crap. really raspy.

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