Balancing Exhaust

[jdjernegan]

Just installed 2.25" stainless steel dual exhaust with flowmaster mufflers. Would it be better to put a X-Over pipe closer to the motor or a "balance" pipe nearer the mufflers.

 

[3dale1]

Thats a good question. I'd go with an X pipe. What do you mean by a balance nearer the mufflers? An H behind the dana? Not sure if that can be done.

BTW, if you just got a new dual exhaust, why do you want to go back in there??? Is it a true dual, or a catback?

 

[jdjernegan]

Thats a good question. I'd go with an X pipe. What do you mean by a balance nearer the mufflers? An H behind the dana? Not sure if that can be done.

BTW, if you just got a new dual exhaust, why do you want to go back in there??? Is it a true dual, or a catback?

It is a true dual exhaust.
I saw an item in a catalog (can't remember which one) that offered a pipe meant to go in front of the mufflers and behind the differential, they called it a balance pipe.

 

[grapeknutz]

Install a X crossover as close to the engine as possible, It has been found it makes better horsepower.

 

[ZumZum]

Ideally the x-pipe should go at the hottest point of your exhaust (usually closer to the motor). The easiest way to find this is to let the motor warm up and use a infrared temp sensor to find the spot. If you don't have one of those you can spray some regular low temp paint along a stretch of your pipe and watch for the first area where the paint burns off. That's where your x-pipe should go.