Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe install question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Merlinnnn · 05-28-2010, 10:39 PM

I installed the Magnaflow 16581 axleback today - I already have Kook's LT's so I was trying to quiet down the exhaust but it still not quiet enough for me - yeah, I am super picky about drone. Anyway, I am thinking about ordering the 11386 resonated x-pipe from Magnaflow but was wondering if I could install it with clamps or does it have to be welded in? Just not sure if will slide over my stock pipes or if it will be exact same diameter so I just want to know before I order it. I will get it welded later on probably but just wanted to clamp it in for now if there is enough room. Anyone done this? Thanks - having hell getting the sound I want out of this car with the LT's.

axis · 05-28-2010, 10:52 PM

If a muffler shop is going to install it, they have a machine that can widen the pipes to slip over the resonator tubes or vise versa.

Merlinnnn · 05-28-2010, 11:22 PM

Yeah, I was just thinking about getting out the sawzall and doing it myself but don't know if the xpipe is already flared or not.

JS · 05-29-2010, 12:55 AM

Its not...
I have one at the shop and will be installing mine next week

Merlinnnn · 05-29-2010, 12:00 PM

Thank you, sir!

axis · 05-30-2010, 09:04 AM

I'd suggest taking the resonator section to a muffler shop and have them flare the ends. Surely they wouldn't charge you more than $5-$10. Then you could take it home and cut the pipes to fit, then slip it on.

caverman · 05-30-2010, 10:13 AM

Once you get it done let us know how you like it or even better post some video. I'm wanting headers soon but wonder how loud it's going to be with the resonated x and muffler delete.

JS · 05-30-2010, 12:45 PM

I'm torn too,I have the edelbrock x at the shop along with this resonated magna x
Cant decide which one to use?

I wanna do hf cats too (never gonna put headers on the car) so I think the resonated x might be better for me.
Once I add the hf cats its gonna get louder and with the edelbrock x it might be too loud since I already have the comp. axleback.

Does anyone have a muffler delete and a true x on a L99?
Is it louder now that u added a true x?

My AFM is turned off so no drone..

Bumble_Bee · 05-31-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS

Its not...
I have one at the shop and will be installing mine next week

This is not true. Mine was already flared and slipped right over the stock 2.5" pipes. Perhaps either you or I got an oddball, but seems unlikely.

JS · 05-31-2010, 11:26 PM

My Magna resonated X is all the same pipe, no flare..
I will need to be flared to fit..

My Edelbrock IS FLARED and will go over the stock pipe..
I am going with the Edelbrock and sending back the MAGNA RESONATED ONE

Bumble_Bee · 06-01-2010, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS

My Magna resonated X is all the same pipe, no flare..
I will need to be flared to fit..

My Edelbrock IS FLARED and will go over the stock pipe..
I am going with the Edelbrock and sending back the MAGNA RESONATED ONE

That is very very strange. Again, mine slipped right over so it was flared from the factory. Quality control issues?

Scrappy Doo · 06-01-2010, 10:26 AM

I cut out my magnaflow resonated x for a true, non resonated x.

Have it sitting in my garage if you want one.

JS · 06-01-2010, 01:17 PM

I just check it, It isnt flare but its od so it does slip over the stock piping..
U r correct..

I just thought since it was flared it would need to be but since its od it doesnt need it

05-28-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
Merlinnnn Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 72	Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe install question I installed the Magnaflow 16581 axleback today - I already have Kook's LT's so I was trying to quiet down the exhaust but it still not quiet enough for me - yeah, I am super picky about drone. Anyway, I am thinking about ordering the 11386 resonated x-pipe from Magnaflow but was wondering if I could install it with clamps or does it have to be welded in? Just not sure if will slide over my stock pipes or if it will be exact same diameter so I just want to know before I order it. I will get it welded later on probably but just wanted to clamp it in for now if there is enough room. Anyone done this? Thanks - having hell getting the sound I want out of this car with the LT's.

05-28-2010, 10:52 PM	#2
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	If a muffler shop is going to install it, they have a machine that can widen the pipes to slip over the resonator tubes or vise versa. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-29-2010, 12:55 AM	#4
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	Its not... I have one at the shop and will be installing mine next week __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned Last edited by JS; 05-29-2010 at 01:26 PM.

05-30-2010, 09:04 AM	#6
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	I'd suggest taking the resonator section to a muffler shop and have them flare the ends. Surely they wouldn't charge you more than $5-$10. Then you could take it home and cut the pipes to fit, then slip it on. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-30-2010, 10:13 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Once you get it done let us know how you like it or even better post some video. I'm wanting headers soon but wonder how loud it's going to be with the resonated x and muffler delete. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

05-28-2010, 11:22 PM	#3
Merlinnnn Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 72	Yeah, I was just thinking about getting out the sawzall and doing it myself but don't know if the xpipe is already flared or not.

05-29-2010, 12:00 PM	#5
Merlinnnn Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 72	Thank you, sir!

05-30-2010, 12:45 PM	#8
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	I'm torn too,I have the edelbrock x at the shop along with this resonated magna x Cant decide which one to use? I wanna do hf cats too (never gonna put headers on the car) so I think the resonated x might be better for me. Once I add the hf cats its gonna get louder and with the edelbrock x it might be too loud since I already have the comp. axleback. Does anyone have a muffler delete and a true x on a L99? Is it louder now that u added a true x? My AFM is turned off so no drone.. __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

05-31-2010, 11:26 PM	#10
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	My Magna resonated X is all the same pipe, no flare.. I will need to be flared to fit.. My Edelbrock IS FLARED and will go over the stock pipe.. I am going with the Edelbrock and sending back the MAGNA RESONATED ONE __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

06-01-2010, 10:26 AM	#12
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I cut out my magnaflow resonated x for a true, non resonated x. Have it sitting in my garage if you want one.

06-01-2010, 01:17 PM	#13
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	I just check it, It isnt flare but its od so it does slip over the stock piping.. U r correct.. I just thought since it was flared it would need to be but since its od it doesnt need it __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

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