Magnaflow Delete, then Resonated X Pipe, then X Pipe (with video)

[Bumble_Bee]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

thats sounds nice.. i really like the tips

[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?

[Bumble_Bee]

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]

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]

sounds awesome

[Bumble_Bee]

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]

Any drone on LS3?

[Bumble_Bee]

Originally Posted by eggydoo

Any drone on LS3?

Hard to say. Drone is so subjective and is something different to every set of ears.

To me...you will certainly know the exhaust is there. But I've went on very long road trips without any complaints. Where I notice it more is going 80mph-ish down the free way and come to slight up hill. As the engine has to do some more work the tone that is resulted in the closest thing to ‘drone’ I notice.

[Goldencamaro]

Where can you find a cheap muffler delete at?

[LosXC451]

Originally Posted by Goldencamaro

Where can you find a cheap muffler delete at?

go to a muffler shop and have them cut out the mufflers and replace with a piece of exhaust pipe

[caverman]

Originally Posted by Goldencamaro

Where can you find a cheap muffler delete at?

Where in TX are you? If you're in the DFW area then PM me and I'll send you to a good place that's done several.

[Goldencamaro]

Originally Posted by caverman

Where in TX are you? If you're in the DFW area then PM me and I'll send you to a good place that's done several.

I am currently in Indiana doing military work so I am
kinda screwed!!!!!

[1badtie]

so if i add the magnaflow x pipe then take off my resonators at the same time (i already have the muffler delete) will my car pass emissions haha jw i dont really care all that much.

[1badtie]

also bumble_bee is your car a ls3 or l99?

[Bumble_Bee]

Originally Posted by 1badtie

also bumble_bee is your car a ls3 or l99?

LS3

[Jer4251]

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

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

How can you tune out the popping? ive got my LTs and straight pipes and im afraid to drive through bad neighborhoods in fear of being shot at. can it be done with a diablo sport or dynotune?

thanks