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Goo · 06-24-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RJT-SS

The whole "how does it sound?" discussion is really impossible to get a definitive answer on because everyone's ear and what they like is different.

Having said that, if you are completely stock then I don't think a muffler delete buys you much in the way of a change in sound. If you like the way it sounds now, a muffler delete will just be the same sound; only louder.

Changing the sound involves a different exhaust (axle or cat-back), or headers, or both. All of that though is way more expensive than just a muffler delete.

Something else to consider is your long-term goals for your exhaust. For example, if you plan on doing headers within the next year or so, I strongly suggest waiting and doing that first. It changes the sound pretty dramatically.

Do you know? Have you done a muffler delete?

Ir0nM4n · 06-24-2013, 02:05 PM

A muffler delete would sound very very nice. I have heard two SS Camaros with muffler delete and the sound... is well worth the $150.00 price tag. Just think if you did headers and a muff delete... You could be your schools alarm system.

Wake everyone up.

Having stock mufflers on an SS is like a

Its only fun if its the other guy.

strych9 · 06-24-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmatth1162

I'm still back and forth on the muffler delete... I called the muffler shop and he said cutting the mufflers off would sound more like a weed whacker than a muscle car. I understand just cutting the mufflers off after the resonators won't sound like a muscle car with headers/cam, but would it sound bad? The youtube clips seem to sound fine but you can't really tell on a computer. What's everyone's honest opinion of cutting the mufflers off after the resonators?

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Goo

He is wrong.

No, he isn't.

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Originally Posted by RJT-SS

The whole "how does it sound?" discussion is really impossible to get a definitive answer on because everyone's ear and what they like is different.

Having said that, if you are completely stock then I don't think a muffler delete buys you much in the way of a change in sound. If you like the way it sounds now, a muffler delete will just be the same sound; only louder.

Changing the sound involves a different exhaust (axle or cat-back), or headers, or both. All of that though is way more expensive than just a muffler delete.

Something else to consider is your long-term goals for your exhaust. For example, if you plan on doing headers within the next year or so, I strongly suggest waiting and doing that first. It changes the sound pretty dramatically.

+1

A good aftermarket system makes the car sound more powerful, and adds volume. A muffler delete just makes it louder without any real depth.

I know these statements might hurt some feelings, but my opinion is mine.

Goo · 06-24-2013, 02:14 PM

My feelings are fine...

Its just I that I have a muffler delete and disagree with people that do not have it.
And yes they are opinions...

RJT-SS · 06-24-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Goo

Do you know? Have you done a muffler delete?

Yes. I said "think" because that is my impression of how it sounds. That is why I said this is a very difficult subject to give advice about.

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Goo

My feelings are fine...

Its just I that I have a muffler delete and disagree with people that do not have it.
And yes they are opinions...

All I know is I'm at shows with all types.....
And the muffler deletes are show stoppers....
People turn around....

I have the muffler and resonator delete and can't stop turning it off and on LOL.....

I know I won't be able to park backed up to the building anymore.....
The cops gave me a thumbs up....

A few mustangs looked over from the other lane and `backed off like they didn't want any LOL

The last part of the transformation will sound like this.....

FaytalsCamaro · 06-24-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltimorejohn1

All I know is I'm at shows with all types.....
And the muffler deletes are show stoppers....
People turn around....

I have the muffler and resonator delete and can't stop turning it off and on LOL.....

I know I won't be able to park backed up to the building anymore.....
The cops gave me a thumbs up....

A few mustangs looked over from the other lane and `backed off like they didn't want any LOL

The last part of the transformation will sound like this.....

That video is like that more so cause of the headers than the Muffler Delete. Have a muffler delete on mine and no where NEAR that loud. If anything the muffler delete is alot quieter than i anticipated. Although definitely louder than stock

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 03:15 PM

It's a combination of both but to each his own.....
The question is more between mufflers and muffler deletes....

So what each sounds like with and without headers is in play....

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 03:25 PM

Good point compare....
And when you do remember the muffler delete cost half the price of just buying the muffler....
But the muffler delete is half the price of the muffler for that installed....

Magnaflow:

Muffler Delete:

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 03:33 PM

This is a good idea listen back to back see what you think works best for you........
This time both are with Kooks headers and you can go online to hear more......

KOOKS HEADERS AND MAGNAFLOW

KOOKS HEADERS AND MUFFLER DELETE

MYDLIFECRISIS · 06-24-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baltimorejohn1

I just had my muffler and resonator delete and man WOW!!!
Heads are turning YEAH BOY..... lol

Can't wait to hear it John!!

Moe55 · 06-24-2013, 03:41 PM

I did the muffler delete the day after getting my car. It's a night and day difference and was very glad I did it. Muffler delete is actually really tame until you open her up. Even then it's not crazy loud. Now I have long tubes and still no mufflers lol. It's deafening when you open her up now, but I like it

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

Can't wait to hear it John!!

You know I'm saving it for the crew......
Hey and I'm not finished....

I guess that means I'm keeping the car

Next I'm adding my corvette and Z/28

Baltimorejohn1 · 06-24-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Moe55

I did the muffler delete the day after getting my car. It's a night and day difference and was very glad I did it. Muffler delete is actually really tame until you open her up. Even then it's not crazy loud. Now I have long tubes and still no mufflers lol. It's deafening when you open her up now, but I like it

That is coming soon....
I like driving with the radio off now.....

06-24-2013, 02:05 PM	#16
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	A muffler delete would sound very very nice. I have heard two SS Camaros with muffler delete and the sound... is well worth the $150.00 price tag. Just think if you did headers and a muff delete... You could be your schools alarm system. Wake everyone up. Having stock mufflers on an SS is like a Its only fun if its the other guy. __________________

06-24-2013, 03:41 PM	#26
Moe55 Drives: 2011 1ss Join Date: May 2012 Location: Corbin Ky Posts: 88	I did the muffler delete the day after getting my car. It's a night and day difference and was very glad I did it. Muffler delete is actually really tame until you open her up. Even then it's not crazy loud. Now I have long tubes and still no mufflers lol. It's deafening when you open her up now, but I like it __________________

06-24-2013, 02:14 PM	#18
Goo Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 822 View My Garage	My feelings are fine... Its just I that I have a muffler delete and disagree with people that do not have it. And yes they are opinions...