Exhaust swap.....X-pipe vs. H-pipe

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mtcookson wrote:Aero Turbine = http://www.aeroexhaust.com/
Good looking out. I'm not really feeling it though. They market it as ideal for:Subaru Impreza WRX Toyota MR2 and Supra Chevy Monte Carlo Nissan Z Ford Focus

I don't have much faith in a company that lists a Z and a Supra in the same category as a Focus and a Monte Carlo lol

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nsrZ32 wrote:
Good looking out. I'm not really feeling it though. They market it as ideal for:Subaru Impreza WRX Toyota MR2 and Supra Chevy Monte Carlo Nissan Z Ford Focus

I don't have much faith in a company that lists a Z and a Supra in the same category as a Focus and a Monte Carlo lol
agreed. i don't like it at all. i "don't have much faith in a company" that has NASCAR logos and Z32 parts on the same site.

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Sorry about all caps sometimes I get going and don't feel like retyping the whole thing....But really are you saying my exhaust would be inferior to yours because of the name brand or is it because you have your idea of something all others should follow in your foot steps?CobbTuning swears by AeroTurbine as well as the WRX'S & EVO'S that I usually race around with. Now if it were to be some over priced piece of s--- I would be pissed but fortunately they work great for me and all others I know that run them.As far as the exhaust shops out there that weld together crappy systems I would never put my beauty in there. I did say REPEDIBLE...

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OUKNO wrote:But really are you saying my exhaust would be inferior to yours because of the name brand or is it because you have your idea of something all others should follow in your foot steps?I did say REPEDIBLE...
Haha no need to be insecure or anything man, I'm not looking down on you from a mountain top.

Generally the vast majority of fabricated exhaust shop exhausts will not flow near as well as a quality "full" exhaust system with mandrel bends and research put into what flows the best.

Also, I think you meant to say reputable

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caps lock spell check what ever!!! LOL

not insecure just love my car & don't like the idea of anyone putting it down or the equipment I have installed in itI know you know a s--t load about the Z32 & I do value your opinion but I definitely won't stand by for that as I'm sure you wouldn't eitherSo per your vids the H pipe runs a little quieter and there is no known advantage to the X pipe (some threads I read say that there is a slight high end Hp gain but the raspiness but the H pipe gives better torque) maybe I'll just install the H pipe & forget all about the X pipe

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sweet. x pipe def sounds better than the h

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Jerry, I have to admit... I don't disagree with you on much... but this has to be one of them. I actually like the H pipe a little bit better... Not really sure what it is. Probably the "bumble bee" rasp to the X pipe. I'm running a semi-custom Borla H pipe right now lol. Post coming up soon with pics!

Regardless, still love your Z bro!

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Ace2cool wrote:I'm running a semi-custom Borla H pipe right now lol. Post coming up soon with pics!
Here's the link to the post:

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lol sorry for thread ressurection...

the resonators cut out alot of the turbo whirring !

Drove mine around with just the test pipes on and all I could hear was whirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Modified by tg at 10:36 PM 8/17/2009

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Yeah man, its definitely a night and day difference sound wise.

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ok i have the full stillen exhaust with the x-pipe can i put the hks hi power axle back to replace the stillen axle back pieces or not???

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ffrpwner wrote:ok i have the full stillen exhaust with the x-pipe can i put the hks hi power axle back to replace the stillen axle back pieces or not???
Yes, obviously, because that's exactly what Jerry did. But you can't buy the rear sections alone; you have to buy the full system.

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Sound amazing!!! Love the XPipe and this guy made a video that explains and shows the scaveging effect.

Can you share a picture of where is located your x pipe or a Diagram thing.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocKCnurGTNs[/youtube]

Thanks

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Wait, is the "aero-turbine" system one of those whistlers you put in your exhaust in da hood? And you be like "WOO WOOOOOO"? Bubba Rub getchu done rite! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PitGkp1ncXE It's worth watching this lol


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