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Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Though I paid $17k in checks for the Z and didn't see any extra paperwork.

Doesn't apply to checks...just cash. Z just got a fat check

GZ3 · 09-21-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I picked up a significant amount of low end torque when I switched from the x pipe, something like 11 ft/lbs more, i'm loving my H.

yeah it definately feels punchier down low too, H is definately the way to go

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 11:47 AM

Why do so many people run x pipes?

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why do so many people run x pipes?

Top end power and sound.

Look at NASCAR for a moment:

On short tracks and road courses where they want as much torque as possible to power out of corners they usually run an H pipe configuration. On faster tracks where top-end power is the concern, they run an X.

I prefer an X for sound; it's cleaner and more exotic if you couple it with the right mufflers (like mine). An H has more of a beefy tone. Either will sound good, IMO.

You might remember my FRPP Sports from when I still had my stock H pipe.

GZ3 · 09-21-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Why do so many people run x pipes?

i bought mine cause it was cheap, and at the time there was no off road h option...allot of people say they flow a little better for top end too, but lethal has dynos and they swear there is no difference from x to h...ive read both sides of the argument

Isamu · 09-21-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Two best ways to drop people's jaws while paying: Amex black card, and paying for a car in cash. Literally. It's adds to the effect if you pull the bills from your crotch.

That's how I paid for both my 300zx's... on the second, i pulled the cash out of my ass...

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

i bought mine cause it was cheap, and at the time there was no off road h option...allot of people say they flow a little better for top end too, but lethal has dynos and they swear there is no difference from x to h...ive read both sides of the argument

That's why I always look at what the pro teams do. If you run an H pipe at Martinsville and a X pipe at Atlanta that pretty much tells you which one is better at what.

b1adesofcha0s · 09-21-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

That's how I paid for both my 300zx's... only it was literally out of my ***...

Isamu was probably like

go ahead and take it.

GZ3 · 09-21-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's why I always look at what the pro teams do. If you run an H pipe at Martinsville and a X pipe at Atlanta that pretty much tells you which one is better at what.

this is troof!

my final decision came down to the sound i was looking for

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 12:00 PM

Yep, on the street it always comes down to sound. I have always preferred an X pipe to an H.

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yep, on the street it always comes down to sound. I have always preferred an X pipe to an H.

I ran an x on my (old) 5.0 and liked it, but these motors sound different.

Btw, why do the mod motors have such a distinct sound? I've never found a satisfactory answer

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I ran an x on my (old) 5.0 and liked it, but these motors sound different.

Btw, why do the mod motors have such a distinct sound? I've never found a satisfactory answer

Something about the heads/cams, firing order, and exhaust system. Just shut up and listen.

Isamu · 09-21-2011, 12:32 PM

welcome to page 5.0?

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

welcome to page 5.0?

I own page 5.0

Red__Zed · 09-21-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

welcome to page 5.0?

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