10-04-2009, 05:56 PM | #1 |
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exhaust question
Does anyone know if the black plate below the factory exhaust is necessary? I just put Borla cat back exhaust on and drove it and after awhile it must have started to sag a bit and it rubs vibrates on that plate. I was wondering if I need it and if it serves a function or if I can just take it off. I know I can readjust the exhaust also but just wondering about this. I have a hoist in my shop so it really isn't a big deal.
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10-04-2009, 09:15 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009
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if its rubbing the exhaust is not mounted correctly
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10-05-2009, 07:21 AM | #3 |
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I adjusted it and it is fine now but I am still wondering about the black plate under the car. Is it necessary or can it be removed?
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10-05-2009, 12:34 PM | #4 |
Rolling along...
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Not sure how "necessary" it is but GM doesn't spend money making parts for a new model when there isn't a purpose for it...It's there for a reason and it's not just to keep your exhaust pipes from falling on the ground.
Just an FYI, there is already a company making an upgraded version of that part: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45046
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10-05-2009, 01:52 PM | #5 |
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So how does it sound? I've ordered the same exhaust so that when my car gets here i will be ready.
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10-06-2009, 12:30 AM | #6 |
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10-06-2009, 08:24 AM | #7 |
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Sounds great. no drone at all up to 75, but with the cruise on and in sixth gear when it starts to go up a hill it has a little drone. Not that bad at all. It is what I was looking for in sound and it is simple to put on. I had everything mounted free of touching anything and drove it 30 miles and it must have shifted a bit, just put it on the hoist and readjusted and retightened everything up, it is just fine now. My only complaint is I bought the Borla aggressive exhaust kit for the Camaro with ground fx and it has no tips on it at all. I will put something on it. The pipes look a little small in the diffuser. Even on the stock diffuser as I just put my gfx on last night.
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10-06-2009, 08:38 AM | #8 | |
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Quote:
It's there to help keep the under side more rigid, helps tie the right to the left. |
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10-06-2009, 08:51 AM | #9 |
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I was thinking about removing it because it is so cheap. I was thinking of fabricating my own but I see BMR already has it. I was only going to have it off for a short time untill I made one. Just didn't know the importance of having the piece off for a short time. I know it ties the car together, right to left and stiffens it up but why isn't it more rigid? I think it would be way better with BMR's design.
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10-06-2009, 09:28 AM | #10 |
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personally i love the one that came with my MBRP exhaust has a big bow tie cut-out
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05-22-2010, 12:10 PM | #11 |
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Is it possible to have different mufflers welded on? The last person I talked to said there isn't enough room. What's the best thing to do to give my V6 a little more rumble without decreasing gas mileage or voiding the warrenty?
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