What You Need to Know About Mid-Pipes
When it comes to your exhaust system, most car enthusiasts tend to focus on cat-back exhaust systems or axle-back exhaust systems. Sure, these are great exhaust systems that can dramatically alter the sound and performance of your muscle car, but mid-pipes deserve a little love too. Mid-pipes are exhaust pipes that serve the purpose of connecting the catalytic converter to the muffler, and aftermarket mid-pipes can improve sound and performance over the OEM parts that you have under the chassis.Not only are mid-pipes great if you want to improve your car’s power and sound, but you may also need them if your current OEM exhaust is damaged. A mid-pipe can help you restore your exhaust system’s functionality without having to replace the axle-back portion of the exhaust. So, not only can they improve performance and sound, but they can also save you a little bit of coin if you have an exhaust leak or crack in that area.
Types of Mid-Pipe Exhaust Systems
When shopping for muscle car mid-pipes you'll find a handful of different options and they all impact your vehicle differently. Typically, you'll have a choice between H-pipes, X-pipes, and Y-pipes. H-pipes are high-performance mid-pipes that create that deep and traditional hot-rod sound that many classic muscle cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s were chasing. These mid-pipes tend to shine the brightest, and the loudest, in lower RPM ranges compared to other aftermarket mid-pipe options.Next, you have X-pipes. If you’re driving a high-revving engine like the 5.0 Coyote, X-pipes are the best option as you can really hear the car engine scream. What's more, they give the engine a raspy sound that's very desirable for those high RPM ranges. Last but not least, you have Y-pipes. These systems are less common than X-pipes and H-pipes, especially in muscle cars that tend to feature dual-exhaust systems, but they take multiple exhaust streams and join them together in one single exhaust pipe. If you have a V6 muscle car, you may have a Y-pipe, especially if it's from the ‘90s or early ‘2000s.
Regardless of the type of mid-pipe you’re after, we have you covered with plenty of premium options from the best brands in the industry like BBKFlowmaster. Shop online and connect with our sales techs for more assistance.
