Resonator Delete poll

[2022 Mach 1]

I lost .2 at the strip. I don't know why, maybe I had a shit X pipe.

.2 can be attributed to many things more likely to cause a slower time and I know you know that.

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[K4fxd]

.2 can be attributed to many things more likely to cause a slower time and I know you know that.

It was the X pipe. It wasn't just a one test thing. This was over several months. After I switched to the H it averaged .2 better over several months.

It was probably the design and I dont want to spend 300 plus for 50 in tubing to try another design.

One like this is what I tried.

https://www.amazon.com/KARCK-Exhaus...72683929&sprefix=3+inch+x+pipe,aps,185&sr=8-6

 

[Rapid Red]

I lost .2 at the strip. I don't know why, maybe I had a shit X pipe.

Could be not all things are equal? Another HotRod mystery....

 

[WD Pro]

It was the X pipe. It wasn't just a one test thing. This was over several months. After I switched to the H it averaged .2 better over several months.

It was probably the design and I dont want to spend 300 plus for 50 in tubing to try another design.

One like this is what I tried.

https://www.amazon.com/KARCK-Exhaust-Outlet-Crossover-Stainless/dp/B082TVK8KQ/ref=sr_1_6?crid=C9FMB6USZWZ7&keywords=3+inch+x+pipe&qid=1672683929&sprefix=3+inch+x+pipe,aps,185&sr=8-6

I should imagine that a H is the most consistent across the brands - assuming the crossover being full bore.

The X has a lot of variation from the short type that you had, to the longer X but with (annoyingly) misaligned pipes and finally the longer style X but with nicely aligned pipes.

I went with a H, but didn’t vote as I’m a GT

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[gameovergt]

I'm running the Borla Switchfire. X on top & straight on bottom. Nothing but good compliments on sound.

 

[traxiii]

Hi! I’m curious about what everyone is doing about resonator deletes in the Mach 1. I love the sound when rpms are over 4k, but would love some more V8 sounds down low (H-Pipe would be my choice) while keeping the active exhaust.

Steeda’s H-Pipe is a steal right now, so I’m close to pull the trigger soon.
Thanks!

Went with the FPP X-pipe. Sounds great, love it, but the sound level has gone up close to a whole level in each sound level setting.

 

[RobZ71LM7]

Steeda x-pipe. I prefer the sound over the h-pipe which puts me in the minority. As said above each setting now sounds a full setting louder.

 

[Rev68]

Corsa HH Pipe and I'm about as close to regretting it as you can get. Nothing wrong with the Corsa HH pipe, I just think I preferred the stock resonator more.

 

[beefcake]

Hi! I’m curious about what everyone is doing about resonator deletes in the Mach 1. I love the sound when rpms are over 4k, but would love some more V8 sounds down low (H-Pipe would be my choice) while keeping the active exhaust.

Steeda’s H-Pipe is a steal right now, so I’m close to pull the trigger soon.
Thanks!

H pipes give you a little deeper sound, more muscle, x will be a little more raspy.

Let us know if we can help at all with either

 

[swoop1156]

...I just think I preferred the stock resonator more.

I feel the same way. So much so, I've canceled and requested an RMA for my one-off fabrication attempt at an exhaust. My ears are bleeding from listening to so many exhaust videos recently. The H, the HH, the X, the XX, the Switchfire, the home-brew, the everything... Every time I hear the stock vs. after sounds - I just think it's so in tune with what I prefer.

 

[2021 Mach 1]

I have Kooks headers and cats, but stock resonator and mufflers. You can hear the cold start comparison on my new YouTube video:
Tune & Headers/Cats - YouTube

 

[jayhoogs]

If this thread doesn’t tell you, it’s almost 100% personal preference as some even much prefer stock over anything else. I was happy with the stock sound, but that doesn’t mean I won’t look for a little extra. Over the weekend I installed the Steeda H-pipe and to me it made a huge difference, much more than I was expecting. It’s hard to tell from the videos which seemed a bit different than stock and maybe a tad louder, but somewhat hard to tell a big difference. In person the difference is amazing and just what I needed personally for what I like. I always used track mode before and still do because it’s a muscle car, why tone it down?! Haha but it’s nice to still be able to make it quiet when necessary.

 

[aham23]

delete and enjoy!

 

[AlwaysCustom4Me]

I tried the Steeda X but didn't care for the sound. Bought a Summit H and modified it with one Vibrant resonator on the driver's side leg and love it.

I'm currious... why? And what does this sound like?

 

[Mikepol2]

I'm currious... why? And what does this sound like?

I have tried X pipes on both my 2018 GT and this car, and did not like the sound of it at all. But I also don’t like raspiness and wanted to try to tone down the harshness of the H pipe. I would always rather have it a little bit to tame than a little bit too harsh. Love the way it sounds, do not plan on changing it.

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