Ford Performance X-Pipe M-5251-M8

[K4fxd]

I must have fat fingered the year.

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[MAGS1]

I must have fat fingered the year.

I have the same issue when I’m on my phone. I try to use the iPad more these days

 

[dc3843]

I’ve been contemplating an H pipe for my Saleen, how did you all choose X vs H? Any differences in manufacturer?

 

[MAGS1]

I’ve been contemplating an H pipe for my Saleen, how did you all choose X vs H? Any differences in manufacturer?

X keeps more of the raspy tone of the coyote, H has a bit of a deeper tone to it. Really all depends on what you’re looking for but both sound really good. I went with Steeda because it’s 304 stainless and got a heck of a deal during their Black Friday sale. Should’ve bought the X too just to have.

 

[GrayS550]

Buy the X pipe you like and get it welded. If there’s a little gap between pipe sizes, have the welders seal it. My BBK midpipes are 2.5” and my GT350 exhaust x pipe is 2.75” and there was some play room when they slid into each other and clamps didn’t work so I got it sealed and welded and it works just fine.

 

[dc3843]

X keeps more of the raspy tone of the coyote, H has a bit of a deeper tone to it. Really all depends on what you’re looking for but both sound really good. I went with Steeda because it’s 304 stainless and got a heck of a deal during their Black Friday sale. Should’ve bought the X too just to have.

thanks. I’ve been leaning H cause I like the deep tones. Looks like I’ll have to pick up a steeda pipe.

 

[dc3843]

@tj@steeda you have a PM

 

[tj@steeda]

@tj@steeda.

Send him an X pipe and let him test fit it. If it doesn't fit return his money.

Looking for anyone with a 2023 that is interested in a discount & test fitting - the OP wasn't able to do it.

TJ

 

[njweatherman]

Looking for anyone with a 2023 that is interested in a discount & test fitting - the OP wasn't able to do it.

TJ

Sorry guys, I don't want to risk having anything go wrong. This is my daily driver and I cannot afford any downtime.

 

[K4fxd]

Sorry guys, I don't want to risk having anything go wrong. This is my daily driver and I cannot afford any downtime.

I understand but it is only exhaust. The down time if it won't fit is about an hour.

 

[MAGS1]

Sorry guys, I don't want to risk having anything go wrong. This is my daily driver and I cannot afford any downtime.

Agree with @K4fxd , your risk or downside is very low an hour or so max. And honestly, I would highly doubt the fitment would be different from 2021/2022 to 2023. Nothing’s ever zero until you actually install it but I’m 99.99% confident you’d have no issues fitting their X pipe. Just my $0.02

edit: FWIW, I daily mine also and I would have no problem test fitting an X or H pipe for a manufacturer, especially at a discounted rate. But if you’re not comfortable with it, totally get it.

 

[njweatherman]

I just checked Roush's web-site and they now offer the X and H Pipes for model year 2023.

Also, I have a question for everyone. Once you remove the factory resonator, do you have to replace it with an X or H pipe? What happens performance and sound-wise, if you replace it with just straight, stainless steel pipe?

 

[K4fxd]

What happens performance and sound-wise, if you replace it with just straight, stainless steel pipe?

Then it is like an old school muscle car. Think 60's and 70's

 

[AZ18yote]

I just checked Roush's web-site and they now offer the X and H Pipes for model year 2023.

Also, I have a question for everyone. Once you remove the factory resonator, do you have to replace it with an X or H pipe? What happens performance and sound-wise, if you replace it with just straight, stainless steel pipe?

No performance difference but the sound as mentioned may sound more like an old truck.

 

[njweatherman]

One last question for guys/gals with a 2022 and the 450 hp. When you replaced the resonator with an X or H pipe, did you notice more decel pop?

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