1998 cobra x-pipe/h-pipe tune question

[Dontilgon]

The vehicle is completely stock and all I'm looking to do to it is put a X or H pipe. My question, will I need to have the vehicle tuned. I couldnt find a definitive answer. Thanks

 

[98 svt]

No

 

[03 DSG Snake]

No unless it is catless.

 

[PC03GT]

Nope....buy some mil eliminators and call it a day

 

[Dontilgon]

Ok consensus show no so that's great but are you saying it will throw a code without adding the mil eliminators?

 

[PC03GT]

Ok consensus show no so that's great but are you saying it will throw a code without adding the mil eliminators?

It might. Mil eliminators are pretty cheap. BBK makes ones that are plug and play.

 

[Dontilgon]

okay thanks. Any recommendations on going with a H or X. Again totally stock car with no plans on modifications aside from a aluminum driveshaft. From the research Ive done Im leaning towards H because more = X. Less power =H. Im I totally off. I know this always personal preference.

 

[98 svt]

For your stock exhaust, H pipe.

 

[Dontilgon]

I see you have a 98 also, any chance you have a company recommendation. I would like stainless one piece but it seems no one makes them one piece

 

[98 svt]

With cats or off-road?

 

[Dontilgon]

Off Road

 

[98 svt]

BBK is a pretty good one for a reasonable price. All depends on how much you want to spend really.

 

[Dontilgon]

I have bbk on my 94 GT and to be honest ,I feel there workmanship as seriously diminished from back in the day. I don't feel there parts belong on a Cobra. From when I bought the car 94, it had a bbk on it and the quality was so much better than the new replacement BBK H-pipe. So I rather spend more for a stainless pipe with better workmanship (welds, fitness etc) Just not sure if something is out there

 

[96GT226410]

I have bbk on my 94 GT and to be honest ,I feel there workmanship as seriously diminished from back in the day. I don't feel there parts belong on a Cobra. From when I bought the car 94, it had a bbk on it and the quality was so much better than the new replacement BBK H-pipe. So I rather spend more for a stainless pipe with better workmanship (welds, fitness etc) Just not sure if something is out there

I put a Bassani O/R X pipe on my 98 Cobra and it was very nice. I have a video of it paired with my stock exhaust, but I can't post it here. Maybe PM me if you're interested. I have since bought a tuner and don't need my plug in style MIL's if you're interested. They have worked great for me.

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[PC03GT]

I'd say go with bassani also. Great fit and finish and sounds awesome

 

[98 svt]

X pipe + stock catback= poop emoji.
Seriously, it does not sound good at all. H pipe for stock catback.
Keep your eyes peeled for a stainless Offroad H

 

[Dontilgon]

It seems no one makes a stainless H pipe for the stock headers.

 

[Dontilgon]

Or Maybe look for a stock H and hollow the cats out? Then you know fitment won't be an issue

 

[98 svt]

Pypes makes one for 96-98 GT, but I'm pretty sure the mounting is a hair different. Not by much, but enough to cause a small exhaust leak you will be chasing forever

 

[98 svt]

Or Maybe look for a stock H and hollow the cats out? Then you know fitment won't be an issue

Well the stock is not stainless, you said you wanted ss