Finally got the X pipe in today... with pics

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It was a great decision, the sound rocks. 2.25" x pipe from Jegs around $80 and installed by my buddy Mark.

When it's cold it has a bit of a bark under more than 25% throttle and a just a bit when you turn the key - once it's warmed up it loses the bark and is a bit more mellow. Nearly normal sound at idle, maybe 1%-2% louder at most - once you open it up a bit you can really hear the soulful sound from the 4.8. Probably about another 10%-15% percent increase in db when opened up. This was exactly what I wanted.

I'll try to get some video/sound up but here are some pics for now. Thanks to all for the previous suggestions and you were right, this is a must do mod.

Stock before





Cut from rear view



Cut from front (actually upside down)



Tack welded



Ready to go



Fits great



Didn't need to use a hanger but added it after this pic anyway