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GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 08-20-2012, 01:16 PM

At least, it did on my car.

2011 2SS/RS A6.

Before my muffler delete, I would average between 15.5 - 17 MPG over the course of a tank.

Now, I'm averaging 17.25 - 19 MPG over the course of a tank.

Not a huge deal, but I found it interesting.

Travis64 · 08-20-2012, 01:25 PM

would think less since you r prob reving it more ha

ZED SLED · 08-20-2012, 01:28 PM

You're really not flowing much more exhaust, but you did drop about 35+ pounds. I imagine a tiny bit of pickup would be in order.

GTUPONIT · 08-20-2012, 02:01 PM

Did you do the work yourself or buy an aftermarket kit?

Ject · 08-20-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis64

would think less since you r prob reving it more ha

every time I do or add anything my gas mileage drops lol

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 08-20-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ject

every time I do or add anything my gas mileage drops lol

THIS is why I didn't count the first tank after doing the muffler delete.

And I had a muffler shop do the work. I originally cut my stock mufflers off and replaced them with Flowmaster AT's, but they weren't loud enough for me.

robotfighter · 08-20-2012, 02:56 PM

Damn it. Every time I say to myself "no more mods - this is the last one", someone comes up with something that I have to have! Does this void the warranty? How much does such a project cost? Essentially, can I just remove my muffler and that's it?

Twoblindsheep · 08-20-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by robotfighter

Damn it. Every time I say to myself "no more mods - this is the last one", someone comes up with something that I have to have! Does this void the warranty? How much does such a project cost? Essentially, can I just remove my muffler and that's it?

no it does not void your warranty and it usually cost around 85-200.
i got mine done for 150 and they are great! also used the stock tips!
sorry for feeding your addictions but its really a great mod!

robotfighter · 08-20-2012, 04:23 PM

Wow, so I get improved mileage ande better sound. And more power, right? How come they don't come like that out of the factory? Are there other benefits? Any tests that prove these improvements?

robotfighter · 08-20-2012, 04:28 PM

Oh, and would swapping them out with Flowmasters give the same results? I don't really need the loud sound.

ca2010maro · 08-20-2012, 04:44 PM

Adding the flowmasters would add a little bit more power, at least enough to feel the difference. I've got a 1Lt and did the muffler delete (cut them myself) and put down tubes on it. So I don't have the tips out the rear bumper but it reverberates off the road to a nice rumble, tunnels are especially fun. I haven't noticed much of a difference in gas mileage but my lead foot doesn't help it either.

Twoblindsheep · 08-20-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by robotfighter

Wow, so I get improved mileage ande better sound. And more power, right? How come they don't come like that out of the factory? Are there other benefits? Any tests that prove these improvements?

I'm not sure about the performance but i think you can get some with X-pipe installed. i love the sound and it was cheap!

Azozrail2012 · 08-20-2012, 05:00 PM

Whats muffler delete?

ca2010maro · 08-20-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Azozrail2012

Whats muffler delete?

If you look under your rear bumper you will see what looks like a box the the exhaust tips go into, its basically cutting those boxes out and run just a pipe. Makes the car really loud and after a few days you will get some spit and sputter and a little backfire (which i personally like) as you slow down. The only downside is If you do a lot of highway travel or 2k RPMs or more constantly, you get a little drone

08-20-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY Autoboticus Roboticus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,298 View My Garage	Muffler delete = better fuel economy At least, it did on my car. 2011 2SS/RS A6. Before my muffler delete, I would average between 15.5 - 17 MPG over the course of a tank. Now, I'm averaging 17.25 - 19 MPG over the course of a tank. Not a huge deal, but I found it interesting. __________________

08-20-2012, 01:25 PM	#2
Travis64 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1lt rs auto 4-9-11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY Long Island Posts: 754	would think less since you r prob reving it more ha __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391769...ro-lt-coupe-2d

08-20-2012, 01:28 PM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	You're really not flowing much more exhaust, but you did drop about 35+ pounds. I imagine a tiny bit of pickup would be in order. __________________

08-20-2012, 02:01 PM	#4
GTUPONIT Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue & 2017 SS White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 245	Did you do the work yourself or buy an aftermarket kit? __________________ I usually don't drink milk but when I do, I prefer "dos boobies". Stay thirsty my friends.

08-20-2012, 04:44 PM	#11
ca2010maro Zach Drives: 10 SIM 1LT, 66 F100 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: arizona Posts: 208	Adding the flowmasters would add a little bit more power, at least enough to feel the difference. I've got a 1Lt and did the muffler delete (cut them myself) and put down tubes on it. So I don't have the tips out the rear bumper but it reverberates off the road to a nice rumble, tunnels are especially fun. I haven't noticed much of a difference in gas mileage but my lead foot doesn't help it either. __________________ 2010 1LT 66 Ford F100 Camaro rep for Az ModRod Productions, havent liked us on Facebook? check it out! http://www.facebook.com/#!/ModRodProductions

08-20-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Damn it. Every time I say to myself "no more mods - this is the last one", someone comes up with something that I have to have! Does this void the warranty? How much does such a project cost? Essentially, can I just remove my muffler and that's it?

08-20-2012, 04:23 PM	#9
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Wow, so I get improved mileage ande better sound. And more power, right? How come they don't come like that out of the factory? Are there other benefits? Any tests that prove these improvements?

08-20-2012, 04:28 PM	#10
robotfighter Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 249	Oh, and would swapping them out with Flowmasters give the same results? I don't really need the loud sound.

08-20-2012, 05:00 PM	#13
Azozrail2012 Drives: 2011 Camaro CGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Memphis,Tn Posts: 46	Whats muffler delete?