I've searched and couldn't find an exact answer as to where the Magnaflow x-pipe should be welded on. I've read that the original resonators are junk and should just be removed when installing the x-pipe, but that would leave the exhaust a bit short wouldn't it?

If someone could maybe show me where the x-pipe should be welded on with a quick sketch on a google image of the exhaust using paint or something, I would greatly appreciate it.

Also, which x-pipe is preferred or most often used? The perforated or the nonperforated? I'm going for a deep, but not incredibly loud exhaust note. Louder than stock for sure though.

 

No sketch is needed....cut off nasty resonators and weld in x pipe. Easy squeeezy....

 

You went it to the headers. Only logical place.

 

If i knew how to upload a picture via iphone. I woud show you where mine is welded.

 

Thanks anyways Trevor. I got an idea of where to weld it. Pretty much as far up as possible before the bends I assume? I'm also assuming that since cutting the resonators off the exhaust shop will weld on extensions to make it long enough to fit the car as well.

 

They will. Atleast that's what my guy did.

 

The other day I worked on a Z that came into my work and it had an HKS rep with test pipes. It's extremely loud...and badass sounding.

 

I need pics of this "mod." I'm also wondering where the shop will cut and replace with the new piping.

Thinking of getting the so-called x-pipe to try and get the exhaust note a little quieter.

 

Sorry, I haven't checked the forums in awhile, but I did find out where to weld the x-pipe. I also found a picture from another member for clarification.

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I will be putting my exhaust on as soon as it gets here next week. From what I've researched, the x-pipe goes where the exhaust's resonators and h-pipe is. So that whole section gets replaced with the x-pipe. Hope this helps!

 

I actually just had this done today. I had the shop put the x-pipe where the resonators are without needing any extra pipe. So my x was right behind the H-pipe section. They then cut off the tiny h-pipe and welded the tiny hole closed (it's honestly a pathetic 1/4" sized hole. This seemed to be the easiest method to me.