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camaross1 · 05-09-2012, 02:00 PM

Can someone tell me what a resonator is and is there a benefit to remove them?

Sir Nuke · 05-09-2012, 02:06 PM

The resonator is one part in exhaust systems that works with the muffler to reduce noise, by making sound waves "cancel each other out". The "exhaust note" is an important feature for many vehicle owners, so both the original manufacturers and the after-market suppliers use the resonator to enhance the sound.

Typically, if you remove the resonator, its going to make your cars exhaust system LOUDER.

camaross1 · 05-09-2012, 02:09 PM

Other than changing the sound, will it damage the car at all? Would it be too loud if these are removed?

powerslave · 05-09-2012, 02:10 PM

There's no way it'll damage anything on your car. Your exhaust will sound different, louder, that's it.

"Too loud" is relative, it'd be too loud for me, for you I couldn't say.

Sir Nuke · 05-09-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross1

Other than changing the sound, will it damage the car at all? Would it be too loud if these are removed?

its not going to damage anything.....as far as being too loud? its all a matter of perspective......too loud to me, could be not loud enough, to the person next to me.

camaross1 · 05-09-2012, 02:13 PM

How easy is to remove these if I install the exhaust and drive it for a few days and decide its not loud enough?

powerslave · 05-09-2012, 02:17 PM

Really what you want is headers, a 'resonator delete' wont replicate that sound. The sound will be "sharper" for lack of a better adjective and slightly louder, it wont sound "better".

Headers will sound better. Buy a set of short tube headers if you want sound. They'll give you a nice "growl". I cant think of a "cheap" way of doing it... wish there was.

EDIT: Example http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...l01012907.html

EDIT again: ...and you don't sound dumb, ask anything you want. People that pretend they know everything are the ones that sound dumb.

E.T. · 05-09-2012, 02:18 PM

Are you talking about the resonator on the exhaust pipes under the car on the L99? That thing is huge, but it is supposed to reduce the AFM noise. If you take it off, and don't tune out AFM, it's probably going to sound terrible.

camaross1 · 05-09-2012, 02:23 PM

Is there a benefit in going long or short tube headers? What size would you recommend

powerslave · 05-09-2012, 02:27 PM

The long tube are more HP gain, also deeper rumble. I'd take to experts in the mod section here before buying any and make sure you know what sound/HP you're going to get because they're pricey and I'm not an expert.

L99 Bolt on, Exhaust etc: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11

A lot of good info in that thread specifically: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21289

need4spd · 05-09-2012, 02:32 PM

Same question I was about to ask.. I now have a slp loudmouth II but I still want it to be a little louder.. I see this big thing in between the cats and axle, I think its the resonator. Im planning to take it out but replace it with what? Im not yet decided on headers because it might void out my warranty.

camaross1 · 05-09-2012, 02:39 PM

If you take them out, it would be replaced with strait pipe. After researching some, I recommend leaving them in

powerslave · 05-09-2012, 02:41 PM

Warranty.. lol... "everything is under extended warranty except, Glass, Lights, Breaks, Steel Panels, Paint, Fabric, Exhaust .." etc so basically my car? No thanks, I'll keep my money because I'll need it for Glass, Lights, Breaks, Steel Panels, Paint, Fabric, Exhaust etc

Oh yeah... my point was your exhaust is not under warranty anyway. And you cant be denied a warranty claim unless they can prove your mod caused the damage, by U.S. law anyway, it's part of your Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Don't let the dealer try to bullshit you as to otherwise.

E.T. · 05-09-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaross1

Is there a benefit in going long or short tube headers? What size would you recommend

Long tubes will be the best for gains. Supposedly, short tubes don't do much at all. The reason why is, the stock manifold is already pretty good. It's the cats that are restrictive. I would either do long tubes, or just get some hi flow cats. They will give great gains and better sound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaross1

If you take them out, it would be replaced with strait pipe. After researching some, I recommend leaving them in

Unless you guys turn off AFM, I would not get rid of the resonator.

05-09-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
camaross1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	Not to sound dumb... Can someone tell me what a resonator is and is there a benefit to remove them?

05-09-2012, 02:06 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,675 View My Garage	The resonator is one part in exhaust systems that works with the muffler to reduce noise, by making sound waves "cancel each other out". The "exhaust note" is an important feature for many vehicle owners, so both the original manufacturers and the after-market suppliers use the resonator to enhance the sound. Typically, if you remove the resonator, its going to make your cars exhaust system LOUDER. __________________

05-09-2012, 02:10 PM	#4
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	There's no way it'll damage anything on your car. Your exhaust will sound different, louder, that's it. "Too loud" is relative, it'd be too loud for me, for you I couldn't say. __________________

05-09-2012, 02:17 PM	#7
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	Really what you want is headers, a 'resonator delete' wont replicate that sound. The sound will be "sharper" for lack of a better adjective and slightly louder, it wont sound "better". Headers will sound better. Buy a set of short tube headers if you want sound. They'll give you a nice "growl". I cant think of a "cheap" way of doing it... wish there was. EDIT: Example http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...l01012907.html EDIT again: ...and you don't sound dumb, ask anything you want. People that pretend they know everything are the ones that sound dumb. __________________

05-09-2012, 02:18 PM	#8
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,273	Are you talking about the resonator on the exhaust pipes under the car on the L99? That thing is huge, but it is supposed to reduce the AFM noise. If you take it off, and don't tune out AFM, it's probably going to sound terrible. __________________

05-09-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
camaross1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	Other than changing the sound, will it damage the car at all? Would it be too loud if these are removed?

05-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
camaross1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	How easy is to remove these if I install the exhaust and drive it for a few days and decide its not loud enough?

05-09-2012, 02:23 PM	#9
camaross1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	Is there a benefit in going long or short tube headers? What size would you recommend

05-09-2012, 02:27 PM	#10
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	The long tube are more HP gain, also deeper rumble. I'd take to experts in the mod section here before buying any and make sure you know what sound/HP you're going to get because they're pricey and I'm not an expert. L99 Bolt on, Exhaust etc: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11 A lot of good info in that thread specifically: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21289 __________________ Last edited by powerslave; 05-09-2012 at 02:38 PM.

05-09-2012, 02:32 PM	#11
need4spd Drives: 2012 2SS Black on Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 280	Same question I was about to ask.. I now have a slp loudmouth II but I still want it to be a little louder.. I see this big thing in between the cats and axle, I think its the resonator. Im planning to take it out but replace it with what? Im not yet decided on headers because it might void out my warranty. __________________ previous ride - 2010 CGM 2LT RS auto w/roof, eibach lowering springs, volante cai, mrt v2 axle back current ride - 2012 Black on Black 2SS RS w/ sunroof, muffler delete with SLP exhaust tips, rotofab cai, gm strut brace, BMR 1.4 drop springs all four corners, Stainless Power 1 7/8 long tubes, Hex Vents, Jannetty Racing Tune, Helmholtz J pipe, MMR 228 Z28 replica wheels.

05-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#12
camaross1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 45th Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 271	If you take them out, it would be replaced with strait pipe. After researching some, I recommend leaving them in

05-09-2012, 02:41 PM	#13
powerslave Assembly: April 12/12 Drives: A Self-Propelled Mechanical Vehicle Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PE, Canada Posts: 481 View My Garage	Warranty.. lol... "everything is under extended warranty except, Glass, Lights, Breaks, Steel Panels, Paint, Fabric, Exhaust .." etc so basically my car? No thanks, I'll keep my money because I'll need it for Glass, Lights, Breaks, Steel Panels, Paint, Fabric, Exhaust etc Oh yeah... my point was your exhaust is not under warranty anyway. And you cant be denied a warranty claim unless they can prove your mod caused the damage, by U.S. law anyway, it's part of your Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Don't let the dealer try to bullshit you as to otherwise. __________________ Last edited by powerslave; 05-09-2012 at 03:22 PM.