Debating on what brand X-pipe to buy?

[1990LXstang]

Hey, I desperatly want to get rid of my h-pipe for an x-pipe but do not know what brand to buy. I really dont want to pay $300 for bassani, but I will if need be. How are Magnaflow, UPR, BBk, and other brands. I also do not want Dr. Gas, I do not want to have to weld. What do you guys suggest?

 

[1990LXstang]

anyone?

 

[1990BLUEGT]

I bought a MAC X-pipe. It's not worth the hassle.

 

[RydeOn]

Dr gas and Magnaflow are the top dawgs. Dr Gas you have to weld, where did you come up with that one?

Bassani and BBK are close runners up.

 

[Sevan]

do u want to run cats or not? X pipes without cats will be cheaper but if you have emisson tests then u have to swap with one with cats when the time comes. I picked up a Bassani X with cats and love it, it fit with no problem with the ford racing headers that i also have and its all stainless steel. if you want it with cats i did my research and found that the bbk and other brands are a bit cheaper then the Bassani but not by much.

 

[Jeff Cardwell]

BASSANI IS THE WAY TO GO. BBK IF YOU HAVE BBK HEADERS.

Jeff
www.ThunderValleyMustangs.com

 

[Black Sun 5.0]

I'd avoid the BBK pipe with cats. I installed a BBK H-pipe with cats and the cats crapped out within a year, all broken up and rattling inside. I guess you can say I'm not passing emissions anymore....

 

[Marks5.0!]

im happy with my bassani, had it on the car since 99, cats havent blown out. fit was excellent.

 

[Icepick]

I've been thinking about this lately also. Anyone know the cheapest place to get one from? Looking for o/r X, i also heard you should weld the DR Gas because it comes in like 6 pieces

 

[RydeOn]

OMG you guys are killing me with this Dr Gas welding thing. Go to the site and check it out before you start talking about the product at least.

http://www.drgas.com/product.asp?id=3

The ones you weld are the universal kits, not the mustang kits! And for having cats, Magnaflow (Car Sound ) makes the best quality cat convertors around and they come in the x pipe. If you dont want an O/R pipe, go for Magnaflow for sures.

 

[RydeOn]

im happy with my bassani, had it on the car since 99, cats havent blown out. fit was excellent.

Good to know. I am buying a Bassani Y pipe for my Bronco with the cats.

 

[04sleeper]

VRS is the only choice! Goto here! http://www.vrsexhaust.com/X-PIPES/x-pipes.html

 

[Zrated383]

OMG you guys are killing me with this Dr Gas welding thing. Go to the site and check it out before you start talking about the product at least.

http://www.drgas.com/product.asp?id=3

The ones you weld are the universal kits, not the mustang kits! And for having cats, Magnaflow (Car Sound ) makes the best quality cat convertors around and they come in the x pipe. If you dont want an O/R pipe, go for Magnaflow for sures.

You don't have to weld the dr. gas setup for short tubes, but you DO have to weld the dr. gas setup for long tubes.

 

[Mustang90GT50]

I actually just got a dr gas x pipe for bbk shorties and I did have to weld it. Also it was not the sound I was looking for, anyone intreseted in this, it has 30 miles on it currently.

 

[sn9550]

I had a bassani on my 99 and it was nice. I just recently put a UPR X-pipe on my 88. Much better fit than the BBK H-pipe that I had been running.

 

[90LX306]

you definelty need to weld the dr.gas xpipe for longtubes, i got mine in a box in about 10-15 pieces and it was a pita....but the sound is worth in imo...Sounds BAD!!!!

 

[OL' WHITEY]

Pay the man and get Bassani. Fit is excellent. Goes on fast. The welds are beautiful. It's really a work of art. I got the catted X and I love it. It does cost more, but you will be hard pressed to find a Bassani owner who would even consider buying anything else. You can't say that for any of the others.

 

[nmcgrawj]

VRS is the only choice! Goto here! http://www.vrsexhaust.com/X-PIPES/x-pipes.html

Does the VRS piece need welding?

 

[Ourobos]

I have the Dr. Gas with longtubes, and it is nice. Sounds throaty. You could always have a muffler shop weld it.

 

[04sleeper]

Does the VRS piece need welding?

No it does not need welding. They have the best quailty and make the most HP. Stainless x-pipe for $220. I have tested these on the Dyno against Bassani and they made 10-12 more HP than Bassani. The best for the money by far.