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BEEB · 07-08-2013, 10:03 AM

I'm looking to replace my resonator with a aluminized steel X pipe, stock exhaust pipe is 2-3/8" OD, with 1/8" steel wall, I can get 2-1/2" X pipe (with 2-3/8" ID) outlets. Now, with the pipes sitting inside the x pipe (see pic, similar theory), would it create lots of back pressure or turbulence? X pipe sits 6 ft away from the engine. Should it be connected with "step up" pipes to create a smooth transition ( stock pipe goes into a bigger pipe)?

My dilemma:

OEM X pipe $800
Aftermarket X pipe with welding job under $300

07-08-2013, 10:03 AM	#1
BEEB Diagonally parked in a parallel universe Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: bc Posts: 1,405 Thanked 119 Times in 53 Posts Failed 167 Times in 28 Posts	Exhaust Back Pressure I'm looking to replace my resonator with a aluminized steel X pipe, stock exhaust pipe is 2-3/8" OD, with 1/8" steel wall, I can get 2-1/2" X pipe (with 2-3/8" ID) outlets. Now, with the pipes sitting inside the x pipe (see pic, similar theory), would it create lots of back pressure or turbulence? X pipe sits 6 ft away from the engine. Should it be connected with "step up" pipes to create a smooth transition ( stock pipe goes into a bigger pipe)? My dilemma: OEM X pipe $800 Aftermarket X pipe with welding job under $300 Last edited by BEEB; 07-08-2013 at 10:13 AM.