So went to an exhaust specialists and have been advised better to fit an X Pipe rather than a straight pipe if taking off the centre box on my TDV8, can anyone confirm or ok to just fit 2 straight pipes in place?

What would the difference be fitting a x pipe over 2 straight pipes?

Any performance gains/losses on either? RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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One of the reasons for fitting a x pipe in days of old, was to introduce a little back pressure for the old auto boxes to work more efficiently, however that is not the case today, another was to enhance the 'rumble'.

I have 2 straight pipes, and as I have said earlier, it is a bit noisy for those in the rear at near motorway speeds, so as the x pipe would reduce the sound a bit, albeit very small, would have it if I did it again.

Was it MIJ in Walsall you went to, they offered me the come back and change anything if I wasn't 100% happy with it.

Dave 2010 3.6 TDV8 HSE (Gone)
2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)

It wasnt MIJ, a local exhaust centre i was passing by near were I live, they mentioned something about engine balancing??? and would be less noisier than straight pipes but better for the engine in the long run.

Really need to hear some exhaust in realtime to decide as im daily driving the car atm and leaving early hours in the morning, im sure my neighbours will (not) be pleased with my new exhaust tunes  RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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It's not that loud unless you boot it, quieter than my lads C63 which is a on start up.

A rumble, but that's what you want.

I'd go for a x pipe if you really need someone to make your mind up.

Dave 2010 3.6 TDV8 HSE (Gone)
2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)

think thats the route im going to go, have u had the rear boxes out too? RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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Yes, they had had tailpipes welded on to them at some point, badly, and that was why I was looking at alternatives.

Dave 2010 3.6 TDV8 HSE (Gone)
2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)

Any chance of a video clip of your exhaust tune? RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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