Question on Magnaflow Resonated X pipe

[TheBlack-CyberGray-Pearl]

so i'm getting my Magnaflow resonated x pipe installed today, pairing it with my BBK LT headers and MRT v2 mufflers. Any idea what it would do if i had them delete the resonators at the same time?? would that bring back any rasp that i'm trying to get rid of??

[jmontalvo]

It looks like I'm going with 4" tips and with 11386 then! I know this guy was able to make the 12468 fit.


The above video is the kind of sound I'm after. The flow master 44 series sound pretty loud and aggressive but I want it mellowed down with the x pipe so it sound like a 40 series without the rasp.

If I can find the dummy mufflers (called several inspection sticker places and it's required), then I'll do the muff del because I REALLY like the sound.

[jmontalvo]

If I get the "Go ahead" on the cherrybombs being legal then it looks like I have my exhaust all set! Thanks guys!

[KMPrenger]

Originally Posted by jmontalvo

It looks like I'm going with 4" tips and with 11386 then! I know this guy was able to make the 12468 fit.


The above video is the kind of sound I'm after. The flow master 44 series sound pretty loud and aggressive but I want it mellowed down with the x pipe so it sound like a 40 series without the rasp.

If I can find the dummy mufflers (called several inspection sticker places and it's required), then I'll do the muff del because I REALLY like the sound.

If this is the sound you after then you may want to go with my suggestion of installing the resonated X, leave on the stock resonators, and then do a rear muffler delete.

It may be a tad bit less mellow than the above video because the 11386 is shorter than the 12468 muffler, but the tone will be pretty much exactly the same.

[DJ ATOMIX]

Originally Posted by TheBlack-CyberGray-Pearl

so i'm getting my Magnaflow resonated x pipe installed today, pairing it with my BBK LT headers and MRT v2 mufflers. Any idea what it would do if i had them delete the resonators at the same time?? would that bring back any rasp that i'm trying to get rid of??

Deleting the resonators adds rasp but the volume/sound you get from deleting them is fantastic! I have no plans in ever reinstalling the resonators. The Res xpipe should remove the rasp. I will do a full posting when I get my Res xpipe.

Personally, you could have them deleted all in one shot saving money... and if you like the setup, stick with it. Deleting the resonators reduced drone for me noticeably. Change used to vibrate in my console, it stopped after deleting.


Shaun

[jmontalvo]

Originally Posted by DJ ATOMIX

Deleting the resonators reduced drone for me noticeably. Change used to vibrate in my console, it stopped after deleting.

Wait... THAT'S DRONE?! I always thought it was the in cabin noise! The stuff inside my car vibrates at certain RPMs with stock exhaust so now I know that's drone! Thanks! Now to check if it'll pass state inspection.

Thanks!

[DJ ATOMIX]

Originally Posted by jmontalvo

Wait... THAT'S DRONE?! I always thought it was the in cabin noise! The stuff inside my car vibrates at certain RPMs with stock exhaust so now I know that's drone! Thanks! Now to check if it'll pass state inspection.

Thanks!

Drone is that hum that can vibrate into your head at certain RPM levels. Its at a certain level when the engine is lugging (low rpm(1700RPM-2300RPM) that drone is most noticeable. Again, the engine needs to be lugging for you to notice it. Once you let off the gas or step lighter on the gas peddle like on the highway, drone can be minimized. Rasp is the imbarrasing sound you get in the higher RPMs generally 3000RPM+.

I got my fingers crossed that rasp will be eliminated with my configuration (no resonators).

On another note, does anyone know if speedy mufflers would do a x-pipe weld? What would there prices be like?


Shaun

[Viktorrocks]

I have a 2011 v6 Camaro I changed the mufflers but I left the rear cat and the resonators, the pop or growling was nice, but not as get the f..k...out of my way.. I took the rear cats last week., and it is defenatly louder but it increase the rasp, and it only comes around 3000 rpms., should I go for a resonated x pipe or a regular x-pipe? From what I read xpipe should take the rasp out., but I don't know which one I should go for.,, thanks for you help.

[lscamaro]

Should go for resonated. The regular x pipe will only make it rasp more. Also know that the resonated will tone down your exhaust.

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by lscamaro

Should go for resonated. The regular x pipe will only make it rasp more. Also know that the resonated will tone down your exhaust.

+1

We sell a lot of the resonated Magnaflows to the L99 guys and even more to the V6 guys.

It definitely quiets and smooths the exhaust note down.

Anything with any sort of LT header will create that "rasp" sound.

Hope that helps a little more,
Ivan

[shrinkdoc]

Originally Posted by jmontalvo

What does it do? I think I read somewhere that it reduces rasp? I'm thinking about getting some Flowmasters (either 40 series delta flow or some super 44s). How would the x pipe affect the mufflers? Thanks.

The FM 40s sound like like a hollow tin can with rasp at higher rpm without the X-pipe. With the X-pipe the sound is smooth and deeper. I know cuz its my setup. Adding the X-pipe will also give it a noticable power boost too. I say go res.

[jmontalvo]

Originally Posted by shrinkdoc

The FM 40s sound like like a hollow tin can with rasp at higher rpm without the X-pipe. With the X-pipe the sound is smooth and deeper. I know cuz its my setup. Adding the X-pipe will also give it a noticable power boost too. I say go res.

Lol I forgot about this thread. I went with the x pipe and 2 mf mufflers around June 1 for around $360 out the door.