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Z28RockStar · 05-17-2011, 03:50 PM

OK I am sure I am right, though I feel a little ignorant so do forgive this question please. . . . muffler delete and resonator delete are the same thing? Correct?

Thank you in advance

JSC81 · 05-17-2011, 03:56 PM

Muffler delete is generally just deleting the rear tail things I thought but hell while your at it you may as well remove the resonators?

Z28RockStar · 05-17-2011, 04:02 PM

I thought the mufflers had resonator chambers IN them and was unaware they're separate. Maybe I should look for pics of a full set of LS3 exhaust. . .

Thank you for your response, I am probably going to want the loudest deepest sounding exhaust possible, emphasis on DEEP for that rumble!

BigCarrot · 05-17-2011, 04:06 PM

I think some people keep the resonators because they are technically mufflers and therefore in some states that can keep you legal with a muffler delete. All states are different, not sure what Texas specific law is on the matter but I do know there is no set decible rating on how loud your exhaust can be. Just says anything beyond reason or something like that.

*mlee* · 05-17-2011, 04:07 PM

They are different... Resonator on an L99 is very large and LS3 are small.

MUSCLEIT · 05-17-2011, 04:10 PM

Not the same...

PYROLYSIS · 05-17-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCarrot

I think some people keep the resonators because they are technically mufflers and therefore in some states that can keep you legal with a muffler delete. All states are different, not sure what Texas specific law is on the matter but I do know there is no set decible rating on how loud your exhaust can be. Just says anything beyond reason or something like that.

That's why I love good ol South Cackalacky. No inspections. Do what you want to your car. Only time it sucks is when you're behind a car that is burnung oil but that's what Camaros are for. Go around them.

JSC81 · 05-17-2011, 04:11 PM

Resonators are right after the Hpipe on the LS3, the mufflers are them large cans on the rear.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 05-17-2011, 04:12 PM

Resonator on L99 is a huge but heavy ass thing. If you take it out you need to replace it with at least a X-Pipe which is what I did. On the LS3 the resonators look like small glass packs in front of the Pumpkin.

garcmol · 05-17-2011, 04:13 PM

Red arrows are the CATS and blue arrows are the resonators. The mufflers have baffles and chambers depending on the model. Hope that helps.

Nvincent4708 · 05-17-2011, 04:13 PM

No need to feel dumb at all. You're asking to learn!

LS3 has 4 Cats, 2 Resonators and 2 Mufflers. The Resonators are before the axle, and can be deleted for more tone. The mufflers SHOULD be deleted first to see if you like it. I did the Pypes Pype-Bomb kit as the muffler delete. sounds great. SLP has a resonator delete kit

v6sonoma · 05-17-2011, 04:15 PM

Here's the L99 exhaust. You can see the resonator is HUGE!

garcmol · 05-17-2011, 04:21 PM

I think the L99 resonators are so big because of AFM? Maybe?

Iwantone2 · 05-17-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

I think the L99 resonators are so big because of AFM? Maybe?

Yep, that's what it's for. But my L99 has an x-pipe with Magnaflows and I don't hear any AFM

05-17-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	OK noob question and yes I am embarrassed! lol OK I am sure I am right, though I feel a little ignorant so do forgive this question please. . . . muffler delete and resonator delete are the same thing? Correct? Thank you in advance __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

05-17-2011, 03:56 PM	#2
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Muffler delete is generally just deleting the rear tail things I thought but hell while your at it you may as well remove the resonators? __________________

05-17-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
Z28RockStar Drives: 2SS/RS CGM 6M, 2007 Harley Deluxe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 1,981	I thought the mufflers had resonator chambers IN them and was unaware they're separate. Maybe I should look for pics of a full set of LS3 exhaust. . . Thank you for your response, I am probably going to want the loudest deepest sounding exhaust possible, emphasis on DEEP for that rumble! __________________ Who doesn't love puppies and beer?

05-17-2011, 04:07 PM	#5
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,994 View My Garage	They are different... Resonator on an L99 is very large and LS3 are small. __________________

05-17-2011, 04:10 PM	#6
MUSCLEIT Drives: 2010 REDLINE EDITION#46 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: long island Posts: 578 View My Garage	Not the same... __________________ REDLINE MOTORSPORTS EDITIONMOTORSPORTS

05-17-2011, 04:11 PM	#8
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	Resonators are right after the Hpipe on the LS3, the mufflers are them large cans on the rear. __________________

05-17-2011, 04:12 PM	#9
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Resonator on L99 is a huge but heavy ass thing. If you take it out you need to replace it with at least a X-Pipe which is what I did. On the LS3 the resonators look like small glass packs in front of the Pumpkin.

05-17-2011, 04:13 PM	#10
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Red arrows are the CATS and blue arrows are the resonators. The mufflers have baffles and chambers depending on the model. Hope that helps. Attached Images __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

05-17-2011, 04:13 PM	#11
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	No need to feel dumb at all. You're asking to learn! LS3 has 4 Cats, 2 Resonators and 2 Mufflers. The Resonators are before the axle, and can be deleted for more tone. The mufflers SHOULD be deleted first to see if you like it. I did the Pypes Pype-Bomb kit as the muffler delete. sounds great. SLP has a resonator delete kit

05-17-2011, 04:15 PM	#12
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Here's the L99 exhaust. You can see the resonator is HUGE! Attached Images __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

05-17-2011, 04:21 PM	#13
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	I think the L99 resonators are so big because of AFM? Maybe? __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)