Magna Flow Resonated X-pipe - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

djrasras · 01-26-2015, 12:04 PM

So I just put on my Stainless Works Headers and have no cats or resonators, just the "off-road" piping. I thought I would like the extra loudness, but it has WAY too much rasp at open throttle and just sounds super ricey. I am just wondering if getting the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe (part #11386) would be a good solution for this problem
http://www.phastekperformance.com/Ca...pipe-11386.htm

If so, has anyone done the install themselves? I have heard there are fitment problems with the part.

JantzenOKC · 01-26-2015, 12:39 PM

Yup that should make it sound alot better. It's a must for these cars.

Ventmaster · 01-26-2015, 12:52 PM

The Res-X is the go-to part for V6 rasp. Install is not tough if you can weld.

It's 2.5" on all 4 corners, so it will slip right over the cat back pipes in front of your H-pipe (you'll be replacing this with the Magnaflow). Past the 'H' stock pipes on the V6 drop to 2.25", so the fit won't be as ideal there.

Also the passenger side pipe at that location has a flat spot for clearance that can make sealing a little more difficult. This is just ahead of the stock resonators (that I see you've already removed), so if you're 2.5" all the way back, you are good to go!

Just an FYI- one of our IPF brethren reported "blowing out" his res-X with the S/C. This has not been an issue for me (or anyone else I'm aware of) in over 10Kmiles, but I'm sure you like to listen to the engine- not the radio, just like me!

rtcat600man · 01-26-2015, 12:54 PM

For sure thsi is what you want to add. Many of us have to help control the RASP. I have some photos that I will upload laterr to show you. I have added them to many of the other threads asking this question, but it is not wanting to load right now.

djrasras · 01-26-2015, 01:26 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I am worried about there being a problem with having a SC, but hopefully it all goes well. I have installed every mod myself so far, but have zero experience welding (or even have the tools for it) so I might have to take this to a shop. After this I have to inquire about adding cats (for emissions testing) that wont melt from the supercharger.

Ventmaster · 01-26-2015, 01:33 PM

Expect to pay- thought I'd be good with my Solo HFC's (sounded great, no gas smell), but no joy. They melted down in 30miles!

djrasras · 01-26-2015, 01:35 PM

I think I saw somewhere that BBK makes some cats that can withstand the SC heat

rtcat600man · 01-26-2015, 05:18 PM

Photos added above. Go with the X pipe. Find a shop to do the install. I had a shop do it for $75.

djrasras · 01-26-2015, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

Photos added above. Go with the X pipe. Find a shop to do the install. I had a shop do it for $75.

Sounds good to me, thanks a lot

omgitsmiketuck · 01-26-2015, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Yup that should make it sound alot better. It's a must for these cars.

+1... I don't have LT's myself but I've been spending a LOT of time on these forums reading up on it and it seems everyone says it pretty much a must.

djrasras · 01-27-2015, 01:05 PM

I just ordered the X-pipe from JDP Tyler, pretty excited to have it on the car soon

KMPrenger · 01-27-2015, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgitsmiketuck

+1... I don't have LT's myself but I've been spending a LOT of time on these forums reading up on it and it seems everyone says it pretty much a must.

Not always a must on the V6s without LT headers (just depends on what you are going for...I am running one though) but if you have LT headers....you pretty much always want it unless you are running a full catback system that pairs well with headers (AKA....not raspy!)

Dizzy82 · 01-27-2015, 03:28 PM

Stock cats will hold up with a supercharger.

01-26-2015, 12:39 PM	#2
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Yup that should make it sound alot better. It's a must for these cars. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

01-26-2015, 12:54 PM	#4
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	For sure thsi is what you want to add. Many of us have to help control the RASP. I have some photos that I will upload laterr to show you. I have added them to many of the other threads asking this question, but it is not wanting to load right now. Attached Images __________________ MY BUILD Last edited by rtcat600man; 01-26-2015 at 05:17 PM.

01-26-2015, 01:26 PM	#5
djrasras Drives: 2010 2LT Bumblebee Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 613	Thanks for all the advice. I am worried about there being a problem with having a SC, but hopefully it all goes well. I have installed every mod myself so far, but have zero experience welding (or even have the tools for it) so I might have to take this to a shop. After this I have to inquire about adding cats (for emissions testing) that wont melt from the supercharger. __________________ AirLift Air Suspension, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers + Hi-Flo Cats, Resonated X-Pipe, MRT V2 Mufflers, VMAX Ice-olator and Ported Throttle Body, Barton Short Throw Shifter, CAI Intake + Air Scoop

01-26-2015, 01:35 PM	#7
djrasras Drives: 2010 2LT Bumblebee Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 613	I think I saw somewhere that BBK makes some cats that can withstand the SC heat __________________ AirLift Air Suspension, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers + Hi-Flo Cats, Resonated X-Pipe, MRT V2 Mufflers, VMAX Ice-olator and Ported Throttle Body, Barton Short Throw Shifter, CAI Intake + Air Scoop

01-26-2015, 05:18 PM	#8
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Photos added above. Go with the X pipe. Find a shop to do the install. I had a shop do it for $75. __________________ MY BUILD

01-26-2015, 12:04 PM	#1
djrasras Drives: 2010 2LT Bumblebee Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 613	Magna Flow Resonated X-pipe So I just put on my Stainless Works Headers and have no cats or resonators, just the "off-road" piping. I thought I would like the extra loudness, but it has WAY too much rasp at open throttle and just sounds super ricey. I am just wondering if getting the Magnaflow resonated x-pipe (part #11386) would be a good solution for this problem http://www.phastekperformance.com/Ca...pipe-11386.htm If so, has anyone done the install themselves? I have heard there are fitment problems with the part. __________________ AirLift Air Suspension, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers + Hi-Flo Cats, Resonated X-Pipe, MRT V2 Mufflers, VMAX Ice-olator and Ported Throttle Body, Barton Short Throw Shifter, CAI Intake + Air Scoop

01-26-2015, 12:52 PM	#3
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	The Res-X is the go-to part for V6 rasp. Install is not tough if you can weld. It's 2.5" on all 4 corners, so it will slip right over the cat back pipes in front of your H-pipe (you'll be replacing this with the Magnaflow). Past the 'H' stock pipes on the V6 drop to 2.25", so the fit won't be as ideal there. Also the passenger side pipe at that location has a flat spot for clearance that can make sealing a little more difficult. This is just ahead of the stock resonators (that I see you've already removed), so if you're 2.5" all the way back, you are good to go! Just an FYI- one of our IPF brethren reported "blowing out" his res-X with the S/C. This has not been an issue for me (or anyone else I'm aware of) in over 10Kmiles, but I'm sure you like to listen to the engine- not the radio, just like me!

01-26-2015, 01:33 PM	#6
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	Expect to pay- thought I'd be good with my Solo HFC's (sounded great, no gas smell), but no joy. They melted down in 30miles!

01-27-2015, 01:05 PM	#11
djrasras Drives: 2010 2LT Bumblebee Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 613	I just ordered the X-pipe from JDP Tyler, pretty excited to have it on the car soon __________________ AirLift Air Suspension, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers + Hi-Flo Cats, Resonated X-Pipe, MRT V2 Mufflers, VMAX Ice-olator and Ported Throttle Body, Barton Short Throw Shifter, CAI Intake + Air Scoop

01-27-2015, 03:28 PM	#13
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	Stock cats will hold up with a supercharger. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ