Which X pipe is the best?

[CeeFive]

Can anyone tell me which X-pipe you think is best and would bolt up with the least amount of hassle? Also, What can I expect to gain, if anything? I have a ZO6 Catback on a 02 coupe and I really like the exhaust.. Thanks

 

[johnl]

WIth most of the X pipes I have seen you have to cut out the H-part of the whole section and weld the X in.
I replaced the cats and it comes as one piece.
Here is a picture of the piece you can see the "H" that has to go.

 

[AlohaC5]

In my opinion, based on my research on several online Corvette forums, I would rank the Magnaflow as being the best, followed by the Bassani, and place the Corsa x-pipe at the rear of the pack. There are a few other x-pipe options, however, I believe these three might be the most "popular". However, the differences are rather small among the competition, except for the Corsa that basically hangs out there alone...

Bassani:

Corsa:

Just my $.02

 

[TooTall]

However, the differences are rather small among the competition, except for the Corsa that basically hangs out there alone...

Your mention of the Corsa "hangs out there alone" means what exactly? I too am considering this mod and have been considering all three of these. My leaning has been the Corsa but am interested in other opinions

Rob

 

[AlohaC5]

Rob,

There are many exhaust systems available for the C5/Z06 that offer different sounds, styles, prices and etc., and there are fans for every type made. Its easy to start a "flame war" on a forum by stating one is better than the other because the choice is subjective.

However, IMHO the x-pipe is fairly straight forward in its design and purpose (doesn't do much to produce sound and etc.). I read several surveys on both the Corvette Forum, Digital Corvettes and Z06vettes.com forums to determine which one is "best" before I made the decision to purchase the Magnaflow x-pipe .

Those that purchase the Corsa x-pipe usually do so when they purchase a Corsa exhaust system (which are excellent systems) thinking that the x-pipe is specially made to support Corsa exhausts, when in fact, any x-pipe works with any exhaust system.

Take a look at the x-link section of the three pipes and you will see a key difference (its slightly cheaper than the other two, however, I often find that price and quality go hand-in-hand). There are many opinions among many forums as to the quality of the Corsa vs. Magnaflow or Bassani that may be worth your time to read before making a purchase.

Mike

 

[BayouVette]

Magnaflow

 

[grapeknutz]

Dr gas is the originator of the X crossover I have one on my 92 C4.

 

[barkingowl]

Magnaflow

 

[f111vette]

x-pipe selection

Love my Bassani( went on with my Borla Quad stinger- no problem)- can't wait to hear and feel the system with a new head - cam - header package...

 

[VETTEX2]

They are so easy to make.....Why buy one ?