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05-31-2019, 08:47 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Brighton, MI
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Removing resonator
I have a 2010 SS automatic. Can I have the resonators cut out and replaced with pipes welded in and still retain the h-pipe portion? My muffler shop is really good at this stuff. I'm just confused, when I looked at pics online, it looks like this big resonator box engulfs the factory H-Pipe as well. I'm hoping to just have the resonator area/box cut out and then having piping welded in while retaining the h-pipe portion.
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05-31-2019, 09:09 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alliston Ontario Canada
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What is your end goal? The l99 resonator is big and as your said. ...incorporates a versionof an h pipe inside. You need a cross over of some type so your exhaust flows better.
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05-31-2019, 10:51 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: MA
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The resonators help to remove the odd drone caused by the AFM. If you are keeping the AFM you might want to keep the resonator. I say remove AFM and put in any exhaust you like. Also remove the AFM lifters. While you are in there put in a better cam. And install some LT headers and get a tune. I forget what the question was...
 Just search on AFM and drone: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332699
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05-31-2019, 11:04 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Indiana
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This thread shows what's inside the resonator. No actual h-pipe inside. You would be better off to replace it with an x pipe as long as you have afm tuned out. |
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05-31-2019, 11:49 PM
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Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Alliston Ontario Canada
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Op you can also disengage afm with the paddles.
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06-01-2019, 03:41 AM
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Magnaflow X Pipe
I removed the stock resonator and replaced it with a Magnaflow X pipe, I run long tube headers and hi flow cats, the rest of the exhaust is stock. I did not want it too loud.
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06-01-2019, 06:54 AM
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 Drives: 10 2ss/rs Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Shelby ny
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You can get a x pipe to go in there from summit or jegs for under 200
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06-01-2019, 08:48 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Brighton, MI
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I thought it might save a little weight and flow better if I could cut it out and have a couple pipes welded in. I didn't think about the AFM or drone etc...No biggie, still learnin. I'm having L.Ts with cats installed in 1.5 weeks, can't wait for that. Currently have outlaw axle backs.
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06-01-2019, 09:28 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe; 2011 2LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Prosper, TX
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If your doing long tubes you’ll want a tune anyway. Might as well disable AFM at the same time and pick up a mid pipe from jegs
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06-01-2019, 10:19 AM
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Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Smithsburg, Md.
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Some are going with the double helix(2 x-pipes in series) like Borla has I believe. An intriguing idea and with your muffler man should be a straight forward install. Looks like the scavenging affect could be just the ticket...no idea on how it sounds.
good luck! Peace
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06-01-2019, 11:10 AM
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 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2007
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What magnaflow resonated X pipe does everyone use?
Does this have more noise over stock resonators?
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06-01-2019, 12:51 PM
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Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013
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Magnaflow 11386 is the 2.5" muffler with an x pipe inside. I would think it would be louder than stock, even with the rest of the exhaust untouched? If you have an L99 the rear mufflers are quieter than the LS3 mufflers so you still have to overcome that.
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06-03-2019, 12:06 AM
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Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: IL, US
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Can get a stainless x pipe with clamps from Summit Racing or Jegs. I got mine from Summit for $140 I believe.
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06-03-2019, 12:13 AM
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Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Georgia
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How do you do it with the paddles?
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