Magnaflow Delete, then Resonated X Pipe, then X Pipe (with video) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bumble_Bee · 05-24-2010, 11:57 AM

I did a write up a few days ago about the Magnaflow Axle back muffler delete system I put on my car http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82977. Loved the system and it sounded VERY mean. However, after driving it around for a few days the decal popping was more than I could tolerate. So, I ordered the Resonated X Pipe and had it put on this last weekend. During the install I had the shop take out my h pipe and stock resonators. Well, the decel popping was tamed down, but so was the overall sound. It was certainly deeper sounding than the stock system, but honestly, it wasn’t much louder. I was VERY disappointed in the result. So I just got back from my local exhaust shop and they took out my resonated x pipe (which will be up for sale soon!) and replaced it with a non-resonated x pipe. THIS is the sound I was looking for!! Decel popping is worse than with the resonated pipe, but nothing like with the sock h pipe (it's very tolerable). It sounds much ‘tighter’ but is pretty loud. The shop took a video of the final product, so I’ll have that sound clip added to this post when it’s available.

The youtube video just went up, here it is (it was very windy out...):

RedJewel2SS · 05-24-2010, 12:05 PM

i had my decel popping tuned out. the coast down timing needs to be adjusted. that's what i did, and no more popping.

Dave2SSRS · 05-24-2010, 12:07 PM

I think this is exactly what I am going to do... I have the resonated-X right now and it is not loud enough!

Bumble_Bee · 05-24-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave2SSRS

I think this is exactly what I am going to do... I have the resonated-X right now and it is not loud enough!

Exactly!! You'll like it with the straight x...

RedJewel2SS · 05-24-2010, 12:09 PM

if you get tired of it not being loud enough now, you could always add headers and high-flow cats... that's what i got and it is EXTREMELY LOUD!

1badtie · 07-04-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bumble_Bee

Exactly!! You'll like it with the straight x...

im guessing adding the x pipe didnt throw a code or anything did it? also did it affect your MPG any? i have the muffler delete and im thinking abt getting an x pipe.

Bumble_Bee · 07-04-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1badtie

im guessing adding the x pipe didnt throw a code or anything did it? also did it affect your MPG any? i have the muffler delete and im thinking abt getting an x pipe.

Nope, didn't throw any codes. In respect to MPG, if it did it's unnoticeable to me. I drive very easy and was getting 22-24 around town before and still am.

mikeSS · 07-05-2010, 02:56 AM

thats sounds nice.. i really like the tips

1badtie · 07-16-2010, 10:03 PM

i found an x pipe i want to buy but the person im buying it from does not know if its resonated or not haha how can you tell?

Bumble_Bee · 07-16-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badtie

i found an x pipe i want to buy but the person im buying it from does not know if its resonated or not haha how can you tell?

If it looks like a muffler, then it's resonated. it it looks literally like a two pipes that 'X' then it's not.

resonated:
http://www.magnaflowplus.com/ShowIte...20Muffler.aspx

non-resonated:
http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts...x?kc=ffproduct

nalinc23 · 07-17-2010, 08:20 AM

Did you go with 2.25, 2.5, or 3.0''? I'm sold on the non-resonated X pipe but don't know what size to go with. My exhaust is stock other than the axle back muffler delete. Also is it a given that a good muffler shop knows how to install this?

2010 SSRS · 07-17-2010, 03:38 PM

sounds awesome

Bumble_Bee · 07-18-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nalinc23

Did you go with 2.25, 2.5, or 3.0''? I'm sold on the non-resonated X pipe but don't know what size to go with. My exhaust is stock other than the axle back muffler delete. Also is it a given that a good muffler shop knows how to install this?

2.5". Yes, any muffler shop will know how to install.

eggydoo · 07-20-2010, 04:36 PM

Any drone on LS3?

05-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
Bumble_Bee Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Reunion, CO Posts: 131	Magnaflow Delete, then Resonated X Pipe, then X Pipe (with video) I did a write up a few days ago about the Magnaflow Axle back muffler delete system I put on my car http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82977. Loved the system and it sounded VERY mean. However, after driving it around for a few days the decal popping was more than I could tolerate. So, I ordered the Resonated X Pipe and had it put on this last weekend. During the install I had the shop take out my h pipe and stock resonators. Well, the decel popping was tamed down, but so was the overall sound. It was certainly deeper sounding than the stock system, but honestly, it wasn’t much louder. I was VERY disappointed in the result. So I just got back from my local exhaust shop and they took out my resonated x pipe (which will be up for sale soon!) and replaced it with a non-resonated x pipe. THIS is the sound I was looking for!! Decel popping is worse than with the resonated pipe, but nothing like with the sock h pipe (it's very tolerable). It sounds much ‘tighter’ but is pretty loud. The shop took a video of the final product, so I’ll have that sound clip added to this post when it’s available. The youtube video just went up, here it is (it was very windy out...): Last edited by Bumble_Bee; 05-24-2010 at 12:16 PM.

05-24-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	i had my decel popping tuned out. the coast down timing needs to be adjusted. that's what i did, and no more popping. __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

05-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#3
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	I think this is exactly what I am going to do... I have the resonated-X right now and it is not loud enough! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

05-24-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
RedJewel2SS 12.23s@113mph Drives: 2SS/RS, A6, just a few bolt ons Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,197	if you get tired of it not being loud enough now, you could always add headers and high-flow cats... that's what i got and it is EXTREMELY LOUD! __________________ RIP Cammie 7/15/2009 - 4/1/2011

07-17-2010, 08:20 AM	#11
nalinc23 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 258	Did you go with 2.25, 2.5, or 3.0''? I'm sold on the non-resonated X pipe but don't know what size to go with. My exhaust is stock other than the axle back muffler delete. Also is it a given that a good muffler shop knows how to install this? __________________ '10 2SS/RS 6MT, Silver Ice Metallic/Black, CAI Inc Intake, Magnaflow 3'' Catback Exhaust 16483, Llumar 35% Tint, Headlight Armor 20% for Fog/Side/Tail Light Lenses

07-05-2010, 02:56 AM	#8
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	thats sounds nice.. i really like the tips

07-16-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	i found an x pipe i want to buy but the person im buying it from does not know if its resonated or not haha how can you tell?

07-17-2010, 03:38 PM	#12
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	sounds awesome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-20-2010, 04:36 PM	#14
eggydoo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 629	Any drone on LS3?

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