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Different X-pipe bends?

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doctorj357

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Looking at trying out a X pipe with my MACs. Found one for $50 locally and figured for that price, why not. While I'm waiting, I did some googlefu image searching and been noticing a couple different configurations in the 'X' portion, and just curious if anyone knows why.

Or is this mostly cosmetic? The one I'm buying is like the one on the left

 

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Just different manufacturing methods. The one on the right looks like a Bassani pipe as they have their own pre-made "x" portion with their logo stamp. Other vendors don't get as fancy to keep costs down.
 
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Some of it is the packaging. If fabbing your own, might have a quick read here:
H/X-pipe position in the exhaust - Don Terrill’s Speed-Talk

If you want to go deep, dig up some of the Dr Gas archives as to the angle/location/pulse. Or phone a friend that can model some designs (fluid dynamics).
 
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