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Old 09-22-2008, 07:17 AM
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A......newbie Question here i guess

As said in the Title....Whats the difference between the X-pipes and the Straight Pipes for the Quad Exhaust
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From what I understand the x-pipe equalizes flow throughput and enhances (reduces actually) low rpm torque loss.
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='675370' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:51 PM
From what I understand the x-pipe equalizes flow throughput and enhances (reduces actually) low rpm torque loss.

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Originally Posted by tprenaldo' post='675373' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:55 PM
I'd take a guess that the mufflers on each side might not be perfectly equal so a different amount of back pressure on straight through pipes would lead to uneven back pressure at the engine effecting performance. The X equalizes the pressure back up to the engine.
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correct - without the x-pipes you will notice a drop in low end torque.
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