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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby
I know this is a big boy v8 thread but for someone like me who might want a bit smoother exhaust flow, and a slightly different tone to the stock exhaust this is why I would personally do an X pipe on my 3.0.
So from what I gather here the x pipe should be installed as far forward as possible to the factory mounting flanges of the factory resonator for best performance?
Without spending 1400 on aftermarket mufflers for increased sound which I don't really want anyway, I'd rather just do an X pipe and delete the factory resonator if I'm able to do so with no ill effects and a couple hours of time at the shop installing it.
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Yes, the closer to the exhaust manifold the better but not between the exhaust manifold and O2 sensor. If sound is your only goal it won't matter where you install the X pipe. However, I would try to find a place to put it before the mufflers as you may get some performance benefit. The X-pipe results in a different sound than the H-pipe. The H-pipe results in a lower sound, toward a American muscle car sound while the X-pipe change is more toward the exotic car sound. You can find some comparisons on Youtude.