Resonator vs Muffler Delete - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dreadpyrat · 09-01-2014, 11:27 PM

Hey all, been reading all the different threads about making the Camaro louder.

I've got a Automatic L99 2010 2SS and I also want a louder exhaust and more throaty rumble...but I also don't want to pay a lot of money.

So, questions!
1. What the heck is a resonator? (N00b question, I know.)
2. Does deleting the resonator change the sound of the exhaust more or less than deleting the mufflers?
3. Should I get a x-over pipe and if so, why? What does it add?

Thanks!
Rob

Jakey2SS · 09-01-2014, 11:37 PM

Deleting the mufflers will make it much louder than just deleting the resonator. I did a muffler delete and was happy with it but wanted a little more, so I bit the bullet and did the resonator too and I am very happy that I did. Honestly not really sure how much of a difference doing an X pipe makes but the shop that did the work on my car put one on and all I can say is that if you are on the fence about doing a muffler and or resonator delete, DO IT. I think I spent about 250 total, new tips and x pipe included.

Youngone · 09-02-2014, 11:07 AM

Mine has a resonator and muffler delete with magnaflow x pipe to replace the resonator. This being said. 40 for mufflers off, 40 for resonator off and x pipe in, 70 or so for x pipe. In total it was definately worth it. But I hate the sound of the 4 cylinder shut off, so I drive mine in "paddle shift" mode all the time. As you're driving, down shift and to cuts the AFM completely out until you put it in park, reverse, etc then you have to do it again.

dreadpyrat · 09-02-2014, 01:43 PM

Thanks guys, appreciate the info. I'm really struggling to figure out the right way to go without spending a fortune.

It seems the cutting out the rez and/or mufflers is not only cheap but gives instant volume to the exhaust note.

So why do so many go for a Cat-back or Axle-Back system?

And, if you do go with a CB or AB system, do you still want to cut out the rez or mufflers?

djpelosi · 09-02-2014, 09:15 PM

Get rid of the mufflers and resonators. They are ugly and heavy and sound much better without.

dswells11 · 09-02-2014, 09:23 PM

If you go with CB or AB... You'll have aftermarket mufflers... I ran with a muffler delete for a while and got a lot of complements... Then went to long tubes with no cats and no mufflers... Def turned heads but had super bad drone. This past Saturday I had two j-pipes welded on and the car sounds amazing!

Muddflap · 09-02-2014, 09:25 PM

Deleting the secondary cats on my LS3 made more of a difference than deleting the mufflers.

dreadpyrat · 09-02-2014, 10:56 PM

Cool, this helps! Ok, how does this sound as a plan then: delete mufflers(but not resonators) and have J pipes welded in for drone relief.

Muddflap · 09-02-2014, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadpyrat

Cool, this helps! Ok, how does this sound as a plan then: delete mufflers(but not resonators) and have J pipes welded in for drone relief.

If you are L99 i think you will need to delete resonators also.

dreadpyrat · 09-02-2014, 11:24 PM

Thanks Muddflap, can you tell me why? I'm still not clear on what purpose the resonators actually serve.

rontammy0 · 09-02-2014, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreadpyrat

Hey all, been reading all the different threads about making the Camaro louder.

I've got a Automatic L99 2010 2SS and I also want a louder exhaust and more throaty rumble...but I also don't want to pay a lot of money.

So, questions!
1. What the heck is a resonator? (N00b question, I know.)
2. Does deleting the resonator change the sound of the exhaust more or less than deleting the mufflers?
3. Should I get a x-over pipe and if so, why? What does it add?

Thanks!
Rob

Magnaflow muffler delete axleback exhaust with solo hi flow cats. The stock resonator is still on the car...i have the same car as you do ,so this is exactly how it will sound.

dswells11 · 09-03-2014, 10:04 PM

Did you go on YouTube and listen to different set ups? That's what i did and ended up spending $70 to get the mufflers taken off and kept the factory tips...

09-01-2014, 11:27 PM	#1
dreadpyrat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 31	Resonator vs Muffler Delete Hey all, been reading all the different threads about making the Camaro louder. I've got a Automatic L99 2010 2SS and I also want a louder exhaust and more throaty rumble...but I also don't want to pay a lot of money. So, questions! 1. What the heck is a resonator? (N00b question, I know.) 2. Does deleting the resonator change the sound of the exhaust more or less than deleting the mufflers? 3. Should I get a x-over pipe and if so, why? What does it add? Thanks! Rob Last edited by dreadpyrat; 09-01-2014 at 11:30 PM. Reason: added engine details

09-02-2014, 09:15 PM	#5
djpelosi Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 774	Get rid of the mufflers and resonators. They are ugly and heavy and sound much better without. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 2" Stainless Power Longtube Headers 3" Full exhaust w/ Off-Road H-Pipe Bo White Ported Throttle Body Hurst Short Throw Shifter Best Time: 12.43 @ 114, 1.99 60' on stock wheels and stock tires Build Thread

09-02-2014, 09:23 PM	#6
dswells11 Drives: 2011 1SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 44	If you go with CB or AB... You'll have aftermarket mufflers... I ran with a muffler delete for a while and got a lot of complements... Then went to long tubes with no cats and no mufflers... Def turned heads but had super bad drone. This past Saturday I had two j-pipes welded on and the car sounds amazing! __________________ TSP LTs w/ catted extensions, Muffler delete, Haltech yellow jacket, Hurst short throw, oracle halos, oracle interior ABL kit, big worm graphics complete black out kit, full aftermarket stereo system

09-02-2014, 09:25 PM	#7
Muddflap Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 797	Deleting the secondary cats on my LS3 made more of a difference than deleting the mufflers. __________________ TSP 1 7/8 LT, ADM Race Cold Air w/ Race Scoop, GPI SS3 LS3 Cam, Powerbond UD, 3.91 Gears, GPI Posi Mod. 498RWHP/451RWTQ

09-03-2014, 10:04 PM	#12
dswells11 Drives: 2011 1SS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 44	Did you go on YouTube and listen to different set ups? That's what i did and ended up spending $70 to get the mufflers taken off and kept the factory tips... __________________ TSP LTs w/ catted extensions, Muffler delete, Haltech yellow jacket, Hurst short throw, oracle halos, oracle interior ABL kit, big worm graphics complete black out kit, full aftermarket stereo system

09-01-2014, 11:37 PM	#2
Jakey2SS Drives: 15' Scat Pack Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 281	Deleting the mufflers will make it much louder than just deleting the resonator. I did a muffler delete and was happy with it but wanted a little more, so I bit the bullet and did the resonator too and I am very happy that I did. Honestly not really sure how much of a difference doing an X pipe makes but the shop that did the work on my car put one on and all I can say is that if you are on the fence about doing a muffler and or resonator delete, DO IT. I think I spent about 250 total, new tips and x pipe included.

09-02-2014, 11:07 AM	#3
Youngone Drives: Supercharged 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mississippi Posts: 231	Mine has a resonator and muffler delete with magnaflow x pipe to replace the resonator. This being said. 40 for mufflers off, 40 for resonator off and x pipe in, 70 or so for x pipe. In total it was definately worth it. But I hate the sound of the 4 cylinder shut off, so I drive mine in "paddle shift" mode all the time. As you're driving, down shift and to cuts the AFM completely out until you put it in park, reverse, etc then you have to do it again.

09-02-2014, 01:43 PM	#4
dreadpyrat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 31	Thanks guys, appreciate the info. I'm really struggling to figure out the right way to go without spending a fortune. It seems the cutting out the rez and/or mufflers is not only cheap but gives instant volume to the exhaust note. So why do so many go for a Cat-back or Axle-Back system? And, if you do go with a CB or AB system, do you still want to cut out the rez or mufflers?

09-02-2014, 10:56 PM	#8
dreadpyrat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 31	Cool, this helps! Ok, how does this sound as a plan then: delete mufflers(but not resonators) and have J pipes welded in for drone relief.

09-02-2014, 11:24 PM	#10
dreadpyrat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 31	Thanks Muddflap, can you tell me why? I'm still not clear on what purpose the resonators actually serve.