the picture of the x-pipe on AM doesn't look the same as yours.There's looks a little shorter.Why would you lose some low end with the x-pipe. I also have the Roush axle backs.Like to here from big papi on this since he's running the x-pipe and Roush Mufflers.

 

Read my post again. I haven't noticed a loss in Torque.

 

The picture is of the 6 cylinder X pipe, though the part number looks the same as the one I got.

 

Missunderstood, I thought you meant that it was THERE but not noticeable. Glad I was not correct.

Thanks

 

Stick with the video its 3 mins half way through there is an idle sound clip and towards the end I play with the accelerator a little.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDQnMUcqm1Q

 

thanks to Big Papi for the reply going to get the x-pipe this week. Also some zaino!!!

 

Hmmmm... I still don't really hear that much of a difference with the x-pipe.
Is there still rasp at 5000 RPMS? Have you noticed less rasp with the x-pipe in?

 

I think there's less or no rasp at all when you open it up. It's really hard to tell by video but I honestly think there's a difference when the car is idling also........ not a huge difference. I also think the car feels smoother when you mash the accelerator to the floor. I would really like to do some drive by videos of WOT but I can't find anyone who wants to stand on the side of the road and hold a camera to watch me drive by a few times. It sucks to have Mustang ADD! LOL!

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Well, I placed my order through AM last night, so I suspect I'll have it tomorrow (PA to VA 1-day shipping FTW!). Will probably install it on Thursday, though I'm a little apprehensive considering the trouble Steve had with two people and a lift. It'll just be me and the front wheels up on ramps!

 

Not including offroad and high flow xpipes. Are all xpipes created equally? Is there any difference between the $200 FRPP and the $400 Magnaflow xpipe?

 

Do keep us posted how the install goes an how you like em

 

Chris, I'd say that most all of the after-cat X-pipes are going to be the same assuming they all use the same pipe diameters. Sometimes the X design is slightly different which could potentially have an impact on performance, but most likely it's probably a sound thing.

Will do.

 

So how the heck do you access the clamp bolts where the H pipe connects to the cats?

 

Ha ha! I didn't say it was easy! I ultimately used a short 1/2 inch box wrench to get things started..Move it 1 inch, flip, repeat. It's doable, just not easy. This step took a bit of time..

 

Thanks Steve, ill try that.

 

 

Ratcheting wrench... Godsend.

 

I used a ratcheting wrench but now I feel like a total nub. Fitment on this is not great and I've got leaks at both x to cat connections. gonna redo those and see if I can get them to fit properly... not looking good, though. Prob wont drive the car tomorrow.

 

Well I am all cut up to hell and wasted several hours. Can't get the cat flanges to line up correctly by myself.. I am going to have to try again tomorrow.

Steve, when you were installing yours, did you leave the over-the-axle pipe flanges loose and tighten the cat flanges while your helper held the X pipe in position? I'm thinking this is what I am going to have to do tomorrow when I've got some help. I'm also going to orient the flanges the same way you did.

Very frustrating to say the least. Installing an X pipe on my '03 GT and cat-back on my 370Z was a piece of cake... I can't believe how bad this was. I only put the car up on ramps too... probably should have put it up higher on jack stands. Sigh.

I'm going to go take a shower and clean my wounds now.

 

Sounds brutal man. Hoping the sound will be worth the sweat and blood.