benefits/advantages of an H pipe? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gabet40 · 03-04-2005, 03:21 AM

Ive got sanderson headers to 2 1/2" dual pipes and magnaflows to 5" tips in the back. im considering puttin in the H pipe but im wondering what exactly the advantages are to them. anything?

barn9 · 03-04-2005, 04:27 AM

Better sound, equalization of engine pressure, and better sound. Personally, I would not have duals on anything without it.

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 08:18 AM

It helps to boost the low end torque a little. In all reality, many times it is not noticeable, but it quiets down the exaust a bit and does make it sound better as barn mentioned.

chevyfarmer · 03-04-2005, 08:53 AM

I put an H pipe on my 67 after I had put the duals on and did notice a sound difference. As far as the torque or performance gains they were minimal. What are everyone’s ideas on exactly where the H pipe should be installed for maximum gains? After I had installed mine (of course) I was told that the best location for one was determined by drawing lines down your exhaust pipes with a wax based china marker. Then drive it around for a day or two and checking where the wax stopped melting off, and that was suppose to be the best location. ?????

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2005, 09:12 AM

I have always been told to use spray paint and run it around the block and then look for the same as you describe.
This mod can make tranny removal a real PITA, it wouldn't be a bad idea to install an extra set of header collectors just south of the tranny so you can unbolt the whole H-pipe as an assembly for tranny removal and not ruin your pipes.

gabet40 · 03-07-2005, 12:25 AM

ya i forgot that you have to place it there and it turns out the way that my exhaust is that the only way to do an H pipe around the tranny is to have it come down and across from each side. I put the same pipes from my lowered 69 1/2 ton on the blazer so theyre tucked up pretty nice.
would u guys still recommend the pipe with the additional complications involved?

4x4Poet · 03-07-2005, 12:37 AM

Related hijack: Any thoughts on the advantages of an X-pipe over an H-pipe? Or vice versa?

03-04-2005, 03:21 AM	#1
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	benefits/advantages of an H pipe? Ive got sanderson headers to 2 1/2" dual pipes and magnaflows to 5" tips in the back. im considering puttin in the H pipe but im wondering what exactly the advantages are to them. anything? __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

03-04-2005, 04:27 AM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Better sound, equalization of engine pressure, and better sound. Personally, I would not have duals on anything without it. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-04-2005, 08:53 AM	#4
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	I put an H pipe on my 67 after I had put the duals on and did notice a sound difference. As far as the torque or performance gains they were minimal. What are everyone’s ideas on exactly where the H pipe should be installed for maximum gains? After I had installed mine (of course) I was told that the best location for one was determined by drawing lines down your exhaust pipes with a wax based china marker. Then drive it around for a day or two and checking where the wax stopped melting off, and that was suppose to be the best location. ????? __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

03-07-2005, 12:25 AM	#6
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	ya i forgot that you have to place it there and it turns out the way that my exhaust is that the only way to do an H pipe around the tranny is to have it come down and across from each side. I put the same pipes from my lowered 69 1/2 ton on the blazer so theyre tucked up pretty nice. would u guys still recommend the pipe with the additional complications involved? __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

03-07-2005, 12:37 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Related hijack: Any thoughts on the advantages of an X-pipe over an H-pipe? Or vice versa? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

03-04-2005, 08:18 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It helps to boost the low end torque a little. In all reality, many times it is not noticeable, but it quiets down the exaust a bit and does make it sound better as barn mentioned.

03-04-2005, 09:12 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have always been told to use spray paint and run it around the block and then look for the same as you describe. This mod can make tranny removal a real PITA, it wouldn't be a bad idea to install an extra set of header collectors just south of the tranny so you can unbolt the whole H-pipe as an assembly for tranny removal and not ruin your pipes.



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