Hey guys, I'm in need of a offroad h-pipe for my '88 Mustang Lx. I would like a Magnaflow or Bassani but i see they don't offer them. I see that Summit Racing sells JBA and Flowtech in those pipes but i think i would take BBK before them. I have heard of problems with BBK mid pipes not lining up to the headers properly though. My car currently has BBK shorties on it. In conclusion. Which company makes the best off road h pipe? Quality/materials. Thanks for any help!!!
Anybody other then BBK make an offroad H-pipe? I heard of problems with them!
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EPIK
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All of the companies focus more on X pipes nowadays, since they are more popular, but IMO H pipes sound MUCH better on stangs.... That being said, I have had great luck with Mac o/r H pipes. They are a 3 peice design, making them easier 2 install, & for the price ($160-ish), the quality is pretty darn good.
I noticed that as well. Seems like companies are only making x-pipes ha. I personally like h better. The tone is deeper. The car idles louder and the car is louder in the lower rpm. But anyway.
Is this the midpipe you speak of? Looks to me like a 1-piece?
79-93 H-PIPE, OFF ROAD, FOR SHORTY HEADERS MUSTANG
EPIK
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I agree with you about the sound....
That is the part, but the picture is wrong. This is what the Mac h pipes look like that I have had....
Mac Performance - performance accessories for cars, trucks, and motorcycles
Mine is a Brother's Performance 2.5" Stainless Steel O/R H.... I got mine on sale a couple years ago for $99 shipped... they are 129 + shipping. 2-piece construction... I love mine.
ASC20 1986-1993 Mustang GT/5.0L High-Flow Off-Road H-Pipe [ BPW10010 ] from Brothers Performance Warehouse
ASC20 1986-1993 Mustang GT/5.0L High-Flow Off-Road H-Pipe [ BPW10010 ] from Brothers Performance Warehouse
Metalcop
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I'm not sure who manufactures that off road pipe, for Brothers Performance, as it is identical to the Mustangs Unlimited branded part I bought several years ago. It is stainless as well, and it cost around $120 plus shipping. I would highly recommend that part. It fit like a glove, was easy to install, and it is still in just as good a shape as when i installed it about 5 years ago!
EPIK
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Looks like a nice piece, but in the ad, it states that its actually aluminized, not stainless.... Stainless pipes are usually alot more expensive...
Thanks for the help guys. I really do like the 2 piece design because then i can hook it up all up loose and then snug it up. I think i'll go with the Mac piece. I kinda buy name brand parts because of customer support and quality. I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the BP's part though. Thanks again though!
Epik - Do you know if Mac offers that h pipe in stainless steel? I have a Stainless steel cat-back and ceramic headers. So i figured if i could i'd go stainless, i would! Thanks for your help!
Epik - Do you know if Mac offers that h pipe in stainless steel? I have a Stainless steel cat-back and ceramic headers. So i figured if i could i'd go stainless, i would! Thanks for your help!
Also, searching around a found out the Jegs sells a store brand h-pipe. Its a little different design though. Check it out.
JEGS Mustang Off-Road H-Pipe Kits - JEGS
JEGS Mustang Off-Road H-Pipe Kits - JEGS
I love the Jegs X-pipes, but their H-pipes are very similar in design and well worth the money. If you're looking for an off-road H-pipe, I'd go with one of theirs. 
ryan218
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I love the Jegs X-pipes, but their H-pipes are very similar in design and well worth the money. If you're looking for an off-road H-pipe, I'd go with one of theirs.
i have a jegs x pipe. the best $200 ive spent on any exhasut peiece. 3 pieice desine make it really simple to install and get things to line up....when i had tail pipes....
i want them back but i need the 3" flowmaster tail pipes that wrap under the gas tank as i got no clearence with 285's in the back now. and there $300 to forgetttttt that for now.
j_lutter31
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I'm guessing its the same reason you prefer a X over a H.......for the sound! lmao
Strippt88
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The ones under my Mustangs since 1988 have all said Ford Racing on them. They built the car, and as many parts as I can find. Idk if they still make, them, but maybe Craigslist or Ebay?
QUICK91LX
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Off Road H Pipes only sound good with certian mufflers. 9 times out of 10 a given muffler sounds better with an X than an H.
That being said, I must be getting old because I dont want another midpipe without cats for a car that I drive often. The smell didnt bother me when i was a 17 year old punk in a noisy 5.0, but now i cant stand it. I had a catted BBK H on my 03 GT with 3 chamber flowmasters and what a sweet sound that car made. not obnoxiously loud, just very nice. people still commented that it was loud for a car with cats.
That being said, I must be getting old because I dont want another midpipe without cats for a car that I drive often. The smell didnt bother me when i was a 17 year old punk in a noisy 5.0, but now i cant stand it. I had a catted BBK H on my 03 GT with 3 chamber flowmasters and what a sweet sound that car made. not obnoxiously loud, just very nice. people still commented that it was loud for a car with cats.
EPIK
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Or because H's are garbage for power.
So a 1-3hp difference makes or brakes a cars fun factor, track times, & dyno numbers?
I prefer H pipes because they make a deeper, more muscular tone, & I seriously doubt any SOTP difference would be noticed between the two.
I beg to differ... granted, this is a modular car, but I think my 03 Mach 1 sounds great with its out of the ordinary exhaust combo. It has Mac LT's, o/r H, & bassani catback....
Here's a vid....
http://www.sosickphotography.com/gallery/5947550_pMUZa/1/#550067232_jVGwc-A-LB
Jaswir
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when i switch my H to a X... i picked up .3 in the 1/4 and 3mph with out doing anything else to the car... with the same .60 foot...
just my lil .2 cents.. im sure it might be just a flook
just my lil .2 cents.. im sure it might be just a flook
PROBLEM
I called 50resto today to order the Mac Offroad H-pipe and they said that there is a back order on them and they don't know how long it will be... I search online and i can't find anybody else who sells the same Mac H-pipe.... Somebody i'm sure has one in stock!!. I don't want to be forced to buy the Summit Store Brand H-pipe! Any help guys?!?!
I called 50resto today to order the Mac Offroad H-pipe and they said that there is a back order on them and they don't know how long it will be... I search online and i can't find anybody else who sells the same Mac H-pipe.... Somebody i'm sure has one in stock!!. I don't want to be forced to buy the Summit Store Brand H-pipe! Any help guys?!?!
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