B&B x-pipe vs. resonator

[Civardi]

I currently have an x-pipe with Flowmasters and have been very happy. Next week I am picking up a used B&B system that has the resonator for $400 . I called B&B and they want $300 for the x-pipe shipped. I am not worried about any HP gain I just looking for the sound difference and if the $300 is worth the extra growl.

Thanks.

[CTSV_Rob]

I f you want to set off car alarms in the next county then the X-pipe is for you. I had headers, X-pipe, No cats and holy shit did I get looks from everyone including the police. I now have the high flwo cats and a resonator.

I think the X-pipe would be good with the Stock manifolds. Since you have the resonator already then try it first and see what you think. The sound is pretty awesome with the resonator and if you ever plan to go headers I think you will be glad you kept it.

[Civardi]

I will never be able to compete with my neighbor that has a 70 Camaro with straight pipes. He lives two houses down and that thing rattles the windows.

[PISNUOFF]

I have the B&B setup with headers and resonator and it's pretty loud. I set off car alarms. I'll let you know the difference with an x-pipe in the spring as I'm installing one now.

[urbanski]

civ
my no cat, x pipe, header, BB system shakes windows 2 houses over. there is a huge diff in sound between the res/x. my res is in the attic.

[Civardi]

Thanks guys. I pretty much knew this but for a change I wanted to be wrong. The shop I goto does custom work and has stainless so I may let them fab one up depending on cost. Headers are next. Gotta let the wife buy more Coach purses so I have a bargaining chip. $400 dollar purses piss me off.

[urbanski]

ah yes, but $400 purses get you so many other perks (there is a coach store not 5 minutes from my house)

[Civardi]

Coach store is across the street from my wifes work. Its a painful thought. I figure two purses will get me the headers.

[CTSV_Rob]

My wife doesn't care for Coach purses, am I a lucky bastard or what?

I couldn't imagine going any other way than B&B. I am adding a couple of extra O2 bungs to my B&B headers and they will be supplying them to me along with a drawing of the proper location for the bungs. What great customer service.

[rb1]

Originally Posted by Civardi

I currently have an x-pipe with Flowmasters and have been very happy. Next week I am picking up a used B&B system that has the resonator for $400 . I called B&B and they want $300 for the x-pipe shipped. I am not worried about any HP gain I just looking for the sound difference and if the $300 is worth the extra growl.

Thanks.

Hey, do you want to get rid of the flowmasters and x pipe? I"m not sure what they are worth but I'm sure my wife wouldn't even notice if a couple of coach or loud v purses disapeared...

[rb1]

Originally Posted by Civardi

I currently have an x-pipe with Flowmasters and have been very happy. Next week I am picking up a used B&B system that has the resonator for $400 . I called B&B and they want $300 for the x-pipe shipped. I am not worried about any HP gain I just looking for the sound difference and if the $300 is worth the extra growl.

Thanks.

Hey, do you want to get rid of the flowmasters and x pipe? I"m not sure what they are worth but I'm sure my wife wouldn't even notice if a couple of coach or loui v purses disapeared...

[thebigjimsho]

Originally Posted by Civardi

Coach store is across the street from my wifes work. Its a painful thought. I figure two purses will get me head.

Interesting. Let us know if it works...

[thebigjimsho]

I like my X-pipe, no cat B&B just fine. It's even long distance comfortable. It is loud on the outside, no doubt. But it is badass...

[03cts9011]

What is the purpose of the B&B front pipes? Do you need those for the B&B headers. Also does the B&B catback bolt right up the the stock exhaust manifold. Thanks in advance.

[thebigjimsho]

the front pipes are a cat delete. the catback will bolt up directly to the stock headers and the B&B headers will bolt right up to either catback...