who makes the Best Catalyic H-Pipe?

[22Stang]

I looking into a new H-pipe. I wanna go with a new Catalyic H-pipe since I live in CA, who makes the best Catted H-pipe for the price and performance?

 

[Daggar]

Since you live in Cali there is only one H pipe you can use "legally". The factory piece. You will not otherwise pass the visual inspection. But to answer the question posted only in your thread title: Bassani makes one of the best. All stainless and you'll never have to replace it.

 

[1990LXDropTop]

I looking into a new H-pipe. I wanna go with a new Catalyic H-pipe since I live in CA, who makes the best Catted H-pipe for the price and performance?

BBK makes a nice one, but for a high price.

 

[87'GTstang]

BBK makes a nice one, but for a high price.

Mine has had the one from BBK for about 5 years. Decent, but I find the fit to hang a little low for some reason and have had to do some welding on the count of the hanger comeing off and ripping out about a 8" wide section with it .

 

[Goldmember]

BBK makes a nice one, but for a high price.

be careful with the bbk cats though. sometimes they dont last very long.

 

[NotchRocket92]

Magnaflow, Spintech, Bassani or Mac.... You really can't go wrong with any of those companys. I think if you go to the magnaflow website they offer and upgrade to the factory h pipe, i think it deletes the h style and replaces the 2 rear cats with hi flow units and an x style cross over you might want to look into that also....

 

[Goldmember]

I think if you go to the magnaflow website they offer and upgrade to the factory h pipe, i think it deletes the h style and replaces the 2 rear cats with hi flow units and an x style cross over you might want to look into that also....

i wouldnt recommend upgrading the crimped factory h-pipe. best bet is just to get rid of the stock pipe and spending the money on a better aftermarket one!

 

[Daggar]

i wouldnt recommend upgrading the crimped factory h-pipe. best bet is just to get rid of the stock pipe and spending the money on a better aftermarket one!

I think what he meant by that is the Mac piece retains the stock cat locations (for inspection purposes), not that you swap performance pieces onto the old pipe.

 

[jaidedeye]

go bassani all the way. i just bought mine off ebay for 295.00...i got a great deal on it. all stainless, cnc machined flanges and it has less than 2,000 miles on it. it still looks new.....

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

I thought Bassani only made X-pipes

 

[jaidedeye]

yeah, mine is a catted x pipe...

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

Oh ok, because the poster wanted a H-pipe.

 

[Venom4.6]

I've used the Mac H-pipes on every Mustang I've owned. Fitment has always been good and they use Catco cats which are one of the best on the market.

On a side note, If this is just for the emissions test day and it will come off right after, I'd say just buy a used stock H off ebay for a $100 for the test.

 

[22Stang]

Any body know the penalty if a cop pulls you over without Cats? Is it just a fix it ticket or what?

 

[Venom4.6]

In my state it's like a $50 fine or something but it's never enforced. In CA I'm sure it's the same if not worse.

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

Any body know the penalty if a cop pulls you over without Cats? Is it just a fix it ticket or what?

I don't know of many cops who are gonna crawl under your car on the street and check for cats. I do know people though who have the shells of the cats on there.

 

[bln92cpe]

I have a magna flow and love it..I passed smog no prob, and the tech did look under the car.I am in CA too.

 

[cobra dave]

bassani or Dr. gas hands down. My personal opinion an H-pipe is for the birds go with an x.......... better scavenging and a hell of alot nicer sound. I have a bbk shorty h on right now for a minute just doesnt do it for me but i cam from a bassani o/r x. The h is up for sale.

 

[OL' WHITEY]

Bassani makes the best catted X pipe, period. You should see the welds on this thing. It's a work of art, really. I love mine and would not consider anything else. No problems with installation. Nice quality hardware too. It's pricey, but if you want the best...well, pay up sucka!

 

[88Trooper]

Ditto that here, I had a complete Bassani system on my 93 Lightning in 93, and now a complete Bassani system on my 88 5.0 coupe.

I personally wouldn't run anything else.