X-Pipe welded into a Borla system?

KDR83 · May 20, 2013

Anyone have pictures of an X-pipe welded into the back of a Borla system? I am going to have this done on a Borla system I just bought but not sure what X pipe to go with

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/shopexd.asp?zone=main&id=11371
or
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-643130/overview/
not stainless but I feel like it's a better design
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GP-Universa...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5655d71ecf&vxp=mtr

or anyone have any other suggestions? I bought a Borla with a magnaflow muffler welded into the back so I am definitely going with an X or an H pipe

GTLaser · May 20, 2013

Which Borla system is it, 1st or 2nd version?

KDR83 · May 21, 2013

It is the one with only 2 mufflers, not 4

KDR83 · May 21, 2013

I like these 3 pipes but all are aluminized steel, do I just paint them?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/30682/10002/-1

http://www.cherrybomb.com/Catalog/accessories_hardware_x-pipes/429836.aspx

http://ocdspeed.com/store/products/x-pipe-universal-2-25/

I want something that will look good as you can kind of see the exhaust and also will perform well

Robert Dyck · May 21, 2013

Why do you want the x pipe?

KDR83 · May 21, 2013

Well the Borla I bought has a magnaflow muffler welded in so that has to go and I heard good things about an x-pipe reducing drone yet keeping the Borla sound

GTLaser · May 21, 2013

Man if you can see your exhaust then you're not driving a Viper, more like a Ram.... :drive:

Dart451 · May 21, 2013

To bad you already have a borla would of worked a trade for your corsa :drive:

KDR83 · May 22, 2013

GTLaser said:
Man if you can see your exhaust then you're not driving a Viper, more like a Ram....

lol its getting lowered but you can still kind of see the back part after the tips

Dom426h · May 22, 2013

KDR83 said:
Well the Borla I bought has a magnaflow muffler welded in so that has to go and I heard good things about an x-pipe reducing drone yet keeping the Borla sound

Why does the magnaflow have to go? How's it sound now? Do you have the complete system in with the headers and all?

I dont think an X-pipe reduces drone. It may reduce the sound volume a bit if you get one that is tight in the X that restricts the flow. Prob not good for performance though. The 8.0 liter loves the full flow of two 3" pipes.
I had a B&B headers with B&B catback(including X-pipe) and tried the system with three diff components in place of the cats including; straight pipe, ceramic hi-flow cat, straight-thru preforated tube muffler. Every combo produced an anoying drone around 1500 rpms. Removing the cats when you have headers and 3" back = Hello Drone.
I'd like to hear a setup with headers, straight-thru preforated tube muffler in place of cats, and corsa. I think that would be the best rear exit combo for sound/performance/drone.

I think before selling the corsa you should experement with it paired with your new headers.

Keep us posted on what you end up with.

KDR83 · May 22, 2013

I will definitely try the Corsa before selling it and try the Borla as well and see which exhaust setup I like better. I have zero drone right now with the Corsa and no cats but stock headers.

Marv S · May 22, 2013

http://gallery.viperclub.org/search.php?searchid=83576

some pipe pics

eucharistos · May 22, 2013

KDR83 said:
..... I heard good things about an x-pipe reducing drone yet keeping the Borla sound

i installed an x-pipe (on an rt/10 though) b/c i heard of how bad the drone is w/o a rear muffler (drone drives me batty in short order).

from everyone who posted in the threads i read, my drone rpm range is much narrower than those w/o an x-pipe, and for me, easily controllable with gear choice. I would do it (add x-pipe) again.

Jack B · May 24, 2013

My Balanger's have a H-pipe.

REDBLACK · May 25, 2013

I have a Magnaflow 3" X-pipe on my Hennessey exhaust which actually incorporated the back half of my Borla system I already had on my car. Definitely took away the drone and improved the sound. Your exhaust tips will be spread apart and still fit through the back bumper with about a third of an inch clearance on each side with the 4.5" tips I have. Highly recommend.

S-JC · May 25, 2013

I have a Borla and installed the Magnaflow 3" Tru-X X-pipe to help reduce drone. Don't expect a magnificent reduction, but it did help some. It seemed to evenly quiet down the entire sound frequency range.

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