Mufflers Difference.... - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

caliguy · 09-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Got a pair of the V8 suitcases ( mufflers ) wanted them for the tips to put on my V6, I figure it would be easier to weld on the mufflers than just the tips, Question is, Is there a difference in V6 mufflers than the V8's? sound, size, etc etc? or are they the same mufflers besides tip sizes? Thanks..

jmontalvo · 09-11-2012, 09:43 PM

I want to say the pipe diameter leading up to the muffler is 2.5" whereas ours is 2.25". The inside of the muffler is a little different than ours and some actually have water on the inside.

caliguy · 09-11-2012, 10:04 PM

I'll have measure to see, water? never heard about that, they are new with only 1200 miles on them if that. I just needed to know if they are basicaly the same muffler inside or not, guess i'll have to look up part #'s and see.

jmontalvo · 09-11-2012, 10:07 PM

A couple of guys on here decided to open up the mufflers and found water on the inside to help quiet down the exhaust. My guess is that the water causes the pipes to vibrate less and since sound basically transmitted by vibrations and waves, it quiets it down. Don't quote me on that.

caliguy · 09-11-2012, 10:13 PM

LoL, strange, i shook it didnt hear water, plus it has a drain hole pee size, plus how would water stay in without vaporizing when car is being drivin? magical water?

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Originally Posted by jmontalvo

A couple of guys on here decided to open up the mufflers and found water on the inside to help quiet down the exhaust. My guess is that the water causes the pipes to vibrate less and since sound basically transmitted by vibrations and waves, it quiets it down. Don't quote me on that.

KMPrenger · 09-12-2012, 09:48 AM

The SS muffler is going to sound quite a bit different than the V6 mufflers. Also, depending on whether or not the mufflers came from an L99 SS or LS3 SS makes a difference as well.

If they are the L99 mufflers, the difference won't be as big as the LS3 mufflers. The LS3s are more open and will cause annoying rasp on the top end.

They might sound a bit better when idling, or in the lower rpm ranges, but overall I'm not sure if either is a better option over the stock V6 mufflers.

KMPrenger · 09-12-2012, 09:51 AM

Also, I think it is safe to say there is no water inside....more like packing material to calm down the resonance they can make. I'm not saying nobody ever found water inside, but I'm sure they don't add it from the factory.

BNB · 09-12-2012, 11:25 AM

I saw some factory ones cut open and it's alot of packing material with the piping "S"ed through the suitcase...

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1LEE · 09-12-2012, 11:28 AM

The water is more than likely from condensation....

h2oplay · 09-12-2012, 11:37 AM

personally, I wouldn't do it, those cans are 25lbs a piece, pick up a couple of magnaflows and some tips.....

BNB · 09-12-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by h2oplay

personally, I wouldn't do it, those cans are 25lbs a piece, pick up a couple of magnaflows and some tips.....

This! My setup is SS catback with resonators included to offset magnaflows with factory SS tips...sounds amazing! I have sound clips somewhere in the LFX forum..

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09-11-2012, 07:57 PM	#1
caliguy Don't ask to pop my hood! Drives: it's loud....... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: southern cali, Posts: 852	Mufflers Difference.... Got a pair of the V8 suitcases ( mufflers ) wanted them for the tips to put on my V6, I figure it would be easier to weld on the mufflers than just the tips, Question is, Is there a difference in V6 mufflers than the V8's? sound, size, etc etc? or are they the same mufflers besides tip sizes? Thanks.. __________________ *Limo tint rears, 35% sides \| B&G lowering springs \| BowTies Blacked out \| Red Footwells\|Dome Light\|Kicker 500Watts-Amp-Kicker 12" Ported Sub=BOOM\| Stillin Splitter \|Pssst 100 shot\|* *13.36 @102.7 @LVMS \|* *2010*.

09-11-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
jmontalvo Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pharr, TX Posts: 1,035 View My Garage	I want to say the pipe diameter leading up to the muffler is 2.5" whereas ours is 2.25". The inside of the muffler is a little different than ours and some actually have water on the inside. __________________ \|Trifecta Tune\|Custom Magnaflow Exhaust\|Cold Air Inductions C.A.I.\|BBK LTs w/ HFC\|Anvil Rear Notch Glossy CF Spoiler\|Body Color Heritage Grille\|10 spoke polished ZL1 replica wheels\|VMAX ported TB\|RS Headlights\|Night Owl RGB Halos

09-11-2012, 10:04 PM	#3
caliguy Don't ask to pop my hood! Drives: it's loud....... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: southern cali, Posts: 852	I'll have measure to see, water? never heard about that, they are new with only 1200 miles on them if that. I just needed to know if they are basicaly the same muffler inside or not, guess i'll have to look up part #'s and see. __________________ *Limo tint rears, 35% sides \| B&G lowering springs \| BowTies Blacked out \| Red Footwells\|Dome Light\|Kicker 500Watts-Amp-Kicker 12" Ported Sub=BOOM\| Stillin Splitter \|Pssst 100 shot\|* *13.36 @102.7 @LVMS \|* *2010*.

09-11-2012, 10:07 PM	#4
jmontalvo Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pharr, TX Posts: 1,035 View My Garage	A couple of guys on here decided to open up the mufflers and found water on the inside to help quiet down the exhaust. My guess is that the water causes the pipes to vibrate less and since sound basically transmitted by vibrations and waves, it quiets it down. Don't quote me on that. __________________ \|Trifecta Tune\|Custom Magnaflow Exhaust\|Cold Air Inductions C.A.I.\|BBK LTs w/ HFC\|Anvil Rear Notch Glossy CF Spoiler\|Body Color Heritage Grille\|10 spoke polished ZL1 replica wheels\|VMAX ported TB\|RS Headlights\|Night Owl RGB Halos

09-12-2012, 09:48 AM	#6
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,944	The SS muffler is going to sound quite a bit different than the V6 mufflers. Also, depending on whether or not the mufflers came from an L99 SS or LS3 SS makes a difference as well. If they are the L99 mufflers, the difference won't be as big as the LS3 mufflers. The LS3s are more open and will cause annoying rasp on the top end. They might sound a bit better when idling, or in the lower rpm ranges, but overall I'm not sure if either is a better option over the stock V6 mufflers. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-12-2012, 09:51 AM	#7
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,944	Also, I think it is safe to say there is no water inside....more like packing material to calm down the resonance they can make. I'm not saying nobody ever found water inside, but I'm sure they don't add it from the factory. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

09-12-2012, 11:25 AM	#8
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	I saw some factory ones cut open and it's alot of packing material with the piping "S"ed through the suitcase... Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

09-12-2012, 11:28 AM	#9
1LEE Drives: 2007 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 270	The water is more than likely from condensation.... __________________

09-12-2012, 11:37 AM	#10
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	personally, I wouldn't do it, those cans are 25lbs a piece, pick up a couple of magnaflows and some tips..... __________________ Injen LT \| Magnaflows \| BBK LT & HFC \| Mace 25mm & P Spacer \|Richmond 3.73 \| Trifecta Tune RX Catch Can & Breather \| Pedders Inserts \| IDEALG Clutch MC & GTO Reservoir \| JDP Colorshift Halos \| Drake Bowtie Delete \|