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GAHDOOSH · 05-08-2013, 02:34 AM

So I got in an argument with a fellow camaro owner who suggested I simply cut off what he pointed out was my intake silencer, suggesting that it would improve sound in the exhaust...
Whats the verdict?

Note: Not my engine bay, snagged this photo from google

Steven13 · 05-08-2013, 08:15 AM

well, how well something sounds is a matter of your own determination. use some duct tape or something to block it off and see if there is a difference in exhaust sound. but i dont believe that deleting the silencer will change the exhaust sound. it may add a bit of some low pitch rasp, which is a unique sound.

also, i believe that part is there to stabilize the intake air pressure, i.e. to prevent the car from getting air hungry or suppressing pressure surges while wide open throttling

GAHDOOSH · 05-08-2013, 11:46 AM

Yeah that was my point, that I have a feeling its more vital than he suggested.

2fullgarage · 05-08-2013, 11:52 AM

There is a thread on here about deleting it, I remember reading it ...If I can find it I will post the link.....don't need to go thru that whole discussion/argument again if we don't have to

.. it is your friend

GAHDOOSH · 05-08-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fullgarage

There is a thread on here about deleting it, I remember reading it ...If I can find it I will post the link.....don't need to go thru that whole discussion/argument again if we don't have to

.. it is your friend

Did a search for both "silencer" and "silencer delete" and got nothing

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-08-2013, 12:18 PM

Look for threads started by user SCRMING.

GAHDOOSH · 05-08-2013, 02:11 PM

Got it thanks!
Link to anyone else interested:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=44224&page=2

strych9 · 05-08-2013, 02:15 PM

Modifying (or replacing) the air intake does not change the exhaust note...at all. People mistake the added intake noise as an increase in exhaust sound. The added intake noise, however, does sound kinda cool.

Like when we used to flip the air cleaner lids upside down on our old Chevys.

2fullgarage · 05-08-2013, 02:57 PM

I remember the days of flipping the lid over on my '79Z

strych9..you are absolutely correct

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAHDOOSH

Got it thanks!
Link to anyone else interested:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=44224&page=2

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 05-08-2013, 06:46 PM

I also flipped many an air cleaner lid over.

John B.

GretchenGotGrowl · 05-08-2013, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAHDOOSH

Got it thanks!
Link to anyone else interested:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=44224&page=2

Not the one I was thinking about. I'll try to find it.

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GretchenGotGrowl · 05-08-2013, 07:10 PM

Found it. A few posts down on the 6th page.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ilencer&page=6

05-08-2013, 02:34 AM	#1
GAHDOOSH GAHDOOSH Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 502 View My Garage	What would happen if... So I got in an argument with a fellow camaro owner who suggested I simply cut off what he pointed out was my intake silencer, suggesting that it would improve sound in the exhaust... Whats the verdict? Note: Not my engine bay, snagged this photo from google __________________ GAHDOOSH 2016 1SS 6.2L LT1 Manual 6-Speed, Front Emblem Blackout, Rear Bowtie Delete, Side emblem delete, Phastek Side Marker Tint, GM Black Taillights, $23.57 of Premium Gas this morning

05-08-2013, 11:46 AM	#3
GAHDOOSH GAHDOOSH Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 502 View My Garage	Yeah that was my point, that I have a feeling its more vital than he suggested. __________________ GAHDOOSH 2016 1SS 6.2L LT1 Manual 6-Speed, Front Emblem Blackout, Rear Bowtie Delete, Side emblem delete, Phastek Side Marker Tint, GM Black Taillights, $23.57 of Premium Gas this morning

05-08-2013, 11:52 AM	#4
2fullgarage Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 SS Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 267 View My Garage	There is a thread on here about deleting it, I remember reading it ...If I can find it I will post the link.....don't need to go thru that whole discussion/argument again if we don't have to .. it is your friend __________________ 2018 SS VERT..Kooks, ZL1 sides, American Authority front splitter/rear shark fin diffuser 50th grill, Texas Speed, K&n, etc, lol

05-08-2013, 12:18 PM	#6
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05-08-2013, 02:11 PM	#7
GAHDOOSH GAHDOOSH Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 502 View My Garage	Got it thanks! Link to anyone else interested: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=44224&page=2 __________________ GAHDOOSH 2016 1SS 6.2L LT1 Manual 6-Speed, Front Emblem Blackout, Rear Bowtie Delete, Side emblem delete, Phastek Side Marker Tint, GM Black Taillights, $23.57 of Premium Gas this morning

05-08-2013, 08:15 AM	#2
Steven13 Drives: 13' Black SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North Florida Posts: 204	well, how well something sounds is a matter of your own determination. use some duct tape or something to block it off and see if there is a difference in exhaust sound. but i dont believe that deleting the silencer will change the exhaust sound. it may add a bit of some low pitch rasp, which is a unique sound. also, i believe that part is there to stabilize the intake air pressure, i.e. to prevent the car from getting air hungry or suppressing pressure surges while wide open throttling

05-08-2013, 02:15 PM	#8
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Modifying (or replacing) the air intake does not change the exhaust note...at all. People mistake the added intake noise as an increase in exhaust sound. The added intake noise, however, does sound kinda cool. Like when we used to flip the air cleaner lids upside down on our old Chevys. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

05-08-2013, 06:46 PM	#10
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05-08-2013, 07:10 PM	#12
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Found it. A few posts down on the 6th page. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ilencer&page=6 __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread