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Tmick5jr · 04-21-2014, 10:46 PM

hey everyone I'm just looking for your opinions on a resonator delete. I already have a dynomax ultra flow axle back that sounds dope but i want to know exactly how my exhaust note will change if i got it done. i think some popping on decel would be cool. Also would you do straight pipes or x pipes. just looking to be slightly louder or throatier. all input would be appreciated.

MrWray · 04-21-2014, 10:55 PM

All the resonator is for is to dampen sound, so deleting it will make your car louder. you can either run true duals "replace with pipe" or you can add an x pipe in its place.

Tmick5jr · 04-21-2014, 11:07 PM

ok, can anyone who has done this with and axle back exhaust shed some light on the difference in sound?

bee1100 · 04-22-2014, 03:24 AM

definitely get a x-pipe, i took my resonators off for like 2 days and absolutely hated it. it was super ricey and sound nasty (in a bad way lol)

6bangerBOOM · 04-22-2014, 03:51 AM

I'd recommend either leaving the resonators or going with th x-pipe. A cai intake will mask the rasp of a free-er flowing exhaust setup but it can only do so much. Cherry Bomb Extreme's are deep and create a really nice dull (as opposed to crisp) decel pop. They're about a $100 bucks a piece, and are worth every penny.

Linker239 · 04-22-2014, 04:21 AM

I second the cherry bombs, I have a res x pipe, and my stock resonators on, I've been pondering on cutting them out but I haven't came to a decision yet.

Tmick5jr · 04-22-2014, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 6bangerBOOM

I'd recommend either leaving the resonators or going with th x-pipe. A cai intake will mask the rasp of a free-er flowing exhaust setup but it can only do so much. Cherry Bomb Extreme's are deep and create a really nice dull (as opposed to crisp) decel pop. They're about a $100 bucks a piece, and are worth every penny.

I already have a cai and I don't want to go with the magnaflow resonated x pipe because it will make it quieter. The goal is a little louder but not be super raspy.

6bangerBOOM · 04-22-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

I already have a cai and I don't want to go with the magnaflow resonated x pipe because it will make it quieter. The goal is a little louder but not be super raspy.

Well then you've already won half the battle. I personally recommend Cherry Bomb Extreme's. BUT, you'd really want to get j-pipes installed if you went with them. They make the LFX sound friggin hardcore, but this comes at the cost of hardcore drone. The only time I'm bothered by engine drone is when I have a passenger griping about it, so I haven't done j pipes yet. But for some people it's a bigger issue.

If you don't want drone, or to go through the extra cost of j pipes, then I recommend MRT v2.0's all day long.

Tmick5jr · 04-22-2014, 09:27 AM

ok, more input from anyone else would help

steakmaker · 04-22-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmick5jr

ok, more input from anyone else would help

I started my exhaust mod from the back ,did the SLP loud mouth muffler delete,then went with JBA cats, next was Borla headers that I should have done when the JBA cats were installed(live & learn I guess),last year I put the resonator delete X-pipe in ,By then everything was just about straight thru. I think the x-pipe made the most difference as far as a noisy sound. It was not a nice throaty roar.So after putting up with the noisy not pleasing,sometimes drone, raspy sound,I pulled off the SLP Loud mouths,bought the Borla Atak mufflers and now I have the sound I want.
Looking back,sound wise the SLP Loud mouth would have been enough if I wasn't going for more of a increase in performance.

dmginc · 04-22-2014, 09:51 AM

removing the resonators will make it very raspy, loud, but raspy. if you want to remove them then get a resonated x-pipe to control rasp.

Tmick5jr · 04-22-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

removing the resonators will make it very raspy, loud, but raspy. if you want to remove them then get a resonated x-pipe to control rasp.

ok so what if i removed the resonators and then put in a resonated x pipe, anyone done this?

IanRSLT · 04-22-2014, 01:19 PM

Hey there Tmick,

I actually did a resonator and muffler delete, which was a really bad decision on my part. If its one thing I realized through trial and error is our V6s can't just sound beast like the V8s. Having no resonators made it sound very unrefined and extremely loud in a bad way. In my opinion, it sounded wayyy to raspy. I'd recommend a resonated X-Pipe for sure if you're going to do this.

Currently my setup is a Tru-X Pipe, stock resonators and a muffler delete with 4 inch tips. It sounds pretty damn good. Some but doesn't bother me at all.

Arkios · 04-22-2014, 11:14 PM

I've currently got the Dynomax VT axle back myself. I am looking for a slightly louder and throatier sound while still minimizing drone. I'm thinking about deleting the stock resonators, while also swapping the stock H-pipe for resonated X-pipe.

I'm also really interested in hearing more about this Cherry Bomb Extreme (sound quality, size and fitment options). Is it worthwhile (or even possible) to swap the H-pipe for the Res X-pipe AND ALSO swap the stock resonators for those Cherry Bomb Extremes? Or would that be pointless / impossible to do?

04-21-2014, 10:46 PM	#1
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	Resonator Delete Question hey everyone I'm just looking for your opinions on a resonator delete. I already have a dynomax ultra flow axle back that sounds dope but i want to know exactly how my exhaust note will change if i got it done. i think some popping on decel would be cool. Also would you do straight pipes or x pipes. just looking to be slightly louder or throatier. all input would be appreciated.

04-21-2014, 10:55 PM	#2
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	All the resonator is for is to dampen sound, so deleting it will make your car louder. you can either run true duals "replace with pipe" or you can add an x pipe in its place. __________________

04-22-2014, 04:21 AM	#6
Linker239 Drives: 2022 WC 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Searcy, Arkansas Posts: 2,466 View My Garage	I second the cherry bombs, I have a res x pipe, and my stock resonators on, I've been pondering on cutting them out but I haven't came to a decision yet. __________________ Current 2022 Wild Cherrry 2SS; Recaros, NPP, 5 Split Spoke Polished Rims, Satin Black Package Ordered 7-11-2023 1100: Riptide Blue 2SS, Not Built 2023 Red Hot 1LT RS V6; Sold 2010 VR 1LT RS; Sold

04-22-2014, 09:51 AM	#11
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	removing the resonators will make it very raspy, loud, but raspy. if you want to remove them then get a resonated x-pipe to control rasp. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

04-21-2014, 11:07 PM	#3
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	ok, can anyone who has done this with and axle back exhaust shed some light on the difference in sound?

04-22-2014, 03:24 AM	#4
bee1100 Drives: Yellow, Bumblebee V6 moded Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 180	definitely get a x-pipe, i took my resonators off for like 2 days and absolutely hated it. it was super ricey and sound nasty (in a bad way lol)

04-22-2014, 03:51 AM	#5
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	I'd recommend either leaving the resonators or going with th x-pipe. A cai intake will mask the rasp of a free-er flowing exhaust setup but it can only do so much. Cherry Bomb Extreme's are deep and create a really nice dull (as opposed to crisp) decel pop. They're about a $100 bucks a piece, and are worth every penny.

04-22-2014, 09:27 AM	#9
Tmick5jr Todd Drives: 2012 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,669 View My Garage	ok, more input from anyone else would help

04-22-2014, 01:19 PM	#13
IanRSLT Drives: 2013 LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 78 View My Garage	Hey there Tmick, I actually did a resonator and muffler delete, which was a really bad decision on my part. If its one thing I realized through trial and error is our V6s can't just sound beast like the V8s. Having no resonators made it sound very unrefined and extremely loud in a bad way. In my opinion, it sounded wayyy to raspy. I'd recommend a resonated X-Pipe for sure if you're going to do this. Currently my setup is a Tru-X Pipe, stock resonators and a muffler delete with 4 inch tips. It sounds pretty damn good. Some but doesn't bother me at all.

04-22-2014, 11:14 PM	#14
Arkios Drives: 2015 Summit White 1SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Posts: 86	I've currently got the Dynomax VT axle back myself. I am looking for a slightly louder and throatier sound while still minimizing drone. I'm thinking about deleting the stock resonators, while also swapping the stock H-pipe for resonated X-pipe. I'm also really interested in hearing more about this Cherry Bomb Extreme (sound quality, size and fitment options). Is it worthwhile (or even possible) to swap the H-pipe for the Res X-pipe AND ALSO swap the stock resonators for those Cherry Bomb Extremes? Or would that be pointless / impossible to do?