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Can an X-Pipe be placed after the mufflers?
What is the best placement for an X-Pipe and/or H-Pipe? Can it be placed after the mufflers? I've only seen this done once. It was a kit for the Mustang Cobra in the 2007 Ford Racing catalog. What are the advantages/disadvantages for doing this?

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This is the Ford Racing cat-back exhaust kit for the 1999-2004 Cobra (M-5230-M58)

Asked by: Goose

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Asked on: November 29, 2008 20:17

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TheRipper
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 year ago
Might just make it sound a little different, but I would not expect anything else. I think on one of the other questions might have more info on the x-pipe and h-pipe.
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Motor8rMatt
User type: Enthusiast
Posted: about 1 year ago
Ripper is correct. Placing the X-crossover after the mufflers could be a way of changing the sound, but that's about it. The purpose of an X-Pipe is actually to help scavenging. Placing the X in the hottest part of the exhaust (i.e. close to the collectors) will create scavenging and help bring the exhaust gasses out of the engine. Placing the X after the mufflers won't help scavenging, but might make a unique sound. Any crossover pipe, X or H, will help to balance a dual exhaust system and reduce drone typically found at low RPM (2000-3000) cruising speeds.

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This is the Ford Racing cat-back exhaust kit for the 1999-2004 Cobra (M-5230-M58)

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