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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by adrenalater, Jan 20, 2007.

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  1. adrenalater

    adrenalater Karting

    Dec 8, 2006
    126
    SF Bay Area
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    Jeff Stevens
    #1 adrenalater, Jan 20, 2007
    From what I've read in the f-chat archives and other tech sources, x-pipes can increase torque output of a cross-plane-crank V8. But what about a V12? What does the x-pipe do for the sound and torque output of the 65 degree Ferarri V12? My *guess* is that the banks should be separated for best torque output.

    Do race-prepped 550s or 575s use an x-pipe?

    Here's a page on crank styles from an f-chat poster:

    http://www.e31.net/engines_e.html
     
  2. Harmonyautosport

    Harmonyautosport Formula Junior

    Apr 28, 2006
    683
    New York
    #2 Harmonyautosport, Jan 20, 2007
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    race 550/575 run straight pipes that dump behind the fender or door. On a street car the only advantage of a x-pipe will be to clean up the sound. For max power gains you would not run an X-pipe. The only problem is straight pipes tend to resonate. We have a very mild merge on our systems.
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