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04-01-2021, 11:53 AM | #1 |
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H-Pipe + X-Pipe Combo?
I read somewhere that an H-pipe early up the pipe near where the headers come down increases torque…
Couldn't I just splice in an H-pipe before the secondary cats, and leave my stock X-pipe as in order to have both? Anyone do this to their exhaust system? |
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Cite your source, or else this is just garbage banter.
And in your mind, why do you think torque increases on our motors with an H-pipe? -Duke Last edited by DukeofAlexandria; 04-01-2021 at 02:06 PM.. |
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Well there are many sources online which suggest that an H-pipe would increase torque, at the expense of less high end horsepower.
I know some exhaust manufacturers move the x-pipe further up with claims that increases torque. My question is if there if anyone has spliced in an H-pipe ahead of their secondary cats to utilize both (H-pipe and X-pipe) simultaneously. |
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Again, cite your literature and where you read that? Unless you can cite a hard number source or detailed engine specifications, this argument doesn't hold water.
Yes, they can increase torque, but only in lower compression engines; usually below the ~9.5:1 ratio. This is a well known thing and why scavenging using an x-pipe has been preferred since the early/mid 90's - early 2000's in many vehicles. An S65 is a 12:1 compression in it's stock form, an H-pipe would most likely be detrimental to not only the engine pulses, but also the scavenging effect. Unless you can give me hard numbers, I just don't think an H-pipe is worth your time. -Duke |
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The Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system which is designed specifically for the E9X M3, uses both and H and an X pipe.
Why would they do this if it didn't increase performance? |
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Because it's crapovic and they can charge people $3K+ for something that traditionally gives no noticeable gains in engines such as ours.
I don't know why they decided to do this, but I have a sinking suspicion that this is gimmicky as shit to say "oh, we have the ONLY H-pipe and X-pipe in the business around!". If you're worried about torque/HP numbers, just go S/C or tune and test pipes, you'll be much happier - both in wallet and as far as sound goes. -Duke *Update* - Just read a thread where Evolve came out with one about 6 months after crapovic back in 2010....VERY sinking suspicion this is just a dick measuring contest at this point...caveat emptor. Last edited by DukeofAlexandria; 04-01-2021 at 04:45 PM.. |
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Hpipe gives 0.2 wtq more at 4300 rpm, but xpipe makes 1.3whp more at 6000rpm. So almost negligeble difference. |
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An H-pipe is a rudimentary X-pipe. So there would be zero benefit of having both in an exhaust system. The idea is to create a scavenging affect, but an H type connection does this with 90* angles vs. a smooth transition with an X design.
The Akrapovic system as been shown to have tuning issues and create less power than other catless x-pipes.
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There are tunes that somewhat fix the power dip that was initially seen, but it still makes less power than a proper forwardly placed X-crossover. Its not been proven to do anything exceptional and is no different then any other x-pipe with an OEM crossover. Yes, its titanium and light. It does sound good, but the OP is asking about performance which the Akro is lacking.
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Duke, I mean karen you're annoying, the guy asked a question and you're harassing him talking about cite your sources, lol bro this isn't college the guy is just inquiring. http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/exh...ett%20explains. "H-pipes typically offer increased backpressure compared to an X-pipe, which nets an increase in low-end torque. They are also more tunable because they offer more options in terms of the length of the crossover, the diameter of the tube, and the size and location of the transfer hole,"
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Honestly, it's not the loudest exhaust on the market, it's true that only the rear silencer with the xpipe oem the sound is laughable. But the full akra evo line sounds great, exotic and not over the top. As some other colleague has commented, in addition to the gain in power, you take away a good peak of weight from the car and that is very interesting.
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My apologies for asking for an actual numbers sheet instead of just believing whatever someone says. I even clarified later on that they don't do much based on our 12:1 compression. P.S. - That article makes no mention of small block 327 chevy's, only of a high compression LS7 that actually uses an X-pipe, and when they do discuss the difference (see your link) they make no mention of what compression they are utilizing the X vs. H pipe. But me asking for actual data points is the issue....what a joke lol. -Duke |
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