LS3 Muffler packing insulation question? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

faninc · 11-28-2009, 06:34 AM

Hi all,

Anyone cut open and happen to notice how much packing insulation was inside the LS3 mufflers?

It appears from pics recently posted that the v6 mufflers were loaded with it? Any cut open pics would be great...of LS3 mufflers with packing visible...or anyone who saw how much was in it?

thanks!
J

Nxtr · 11-28-2009, 02:19 PM

I would like to know as well.

I kind of like the sound of the stock on the LS3, and if it does have any packing i am sure it will burn out in due time and sound even better.

Plus not to mention the big $$$ saving, over the minimal gains achieved by an after market cat-back setup...

V/R,
Nick

dragrcr · 11-28-2009, 03:54 PM

Uhm, I think the V6 Manual and the LS3 have the same exhaust/Mufflers.

Correct me if I am wrong.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-28-2009, 04:10 PM

There is pic of the LS3 muffler up here. It is straight through, no packing.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-28-2009, 04:13 PM

Here is the pic:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29984

SGOS252382 · 11-28-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

There is pic of the LS3 muffler up here. It is straight through, no packing.

From what I've been told, the LS3 mufflers do have packing in them. The packing was removed before the picture was taken.
But the LS3 mufflers are a straight through design.

faninc · 11-28-2009, 05:15 PM

Can someone else confirm if any packing material is in LS3 Muffler? - the post from ADM Performance replied with NO packing material inside cut away muffler.

SGOS252382 · 11-28-2009, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faninc

Can someone else confirm if any packing material is in LS3 Muffler? - the post from ADM Performance replied with NO packing material inside cut away muffler.

I would call Andy at ADM on Monday or send him a private message. I believe he cut open the LS3 muffler and took the picture so he would know.

faninc · 12-01-2009, 07:25 PM

I sent an email on Monday, no response yet...

caverman · 12-01-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nxtr

I would like to know as well.

I kind of like the sound of the stock on the LS3, and if it does have any packing i am sure it will burn out in due time and sound even better.

Plus not to mention the big $$$ saving, over the minimal gains achieved by an after market cat-back setup...

V/R,
Nick

Minimal gains from a cat-back system?

I wouldn't call 15-20 rwhp and 20+ rwtq a minimal gain. You'll feel that not only in the seat of your pants but in better throttle response.

JuicedSS · 12-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Minimal gains from a cat-back system?

I wouldn't call 15-20 rwhp and 20+ rwtq a minimal gain. You'll feel that not only in the seat of your pants but in better throttle response.

Everything I have seen thus far is that cat-back's are providing little if any gains over stock exhaust.

CDBiker220 · 12-01-2009, 10:53 PM

THere is about a 1/4 inch of steel wool type material wrapped around the holes nearest the tip. The other holes were open. the material was removed before this pic was taken

rgirocz28 · 12-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Would it be possible to cut the mufflers open and replace the pipes inside with one without holes in it without destroying the can itself? Living here in California I'm going to fail my visual test without having mufflers on the car. And this way if I can take the cans apart and replace the pipes then I've effectively created a muffler delete setup without loosing the can itself so I don't fail visual. Just a thought....let me know what you guys think.

Ryan

Robert91RS · 12-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgirocz28

Would it be possible to cut the mufflers open and replace the pipes inside with one without holes in it without destroying the can itself? Living here in California I'm going to fail my visual test without having mufflers on the car. And this way if I can take the cans apart and replace the pipes then I've effectively created a muffler delete setup without loosing the can itself so I don't fail visual. Just a thought....let me know what you guys think.

Ryan

If that is the route you are looking to go I would recomend cutting a door in the top of the cans and when they are reinstalled the inspector won't even be able to see it. I know it's kind of redneck but to realy save money you could use some of the exhaust pipe repair wrap that is available at Autozone to cover the wholes and avoid cutting the pipe. FYI- it will get louder but only a little. The length of the pipes and the cats realy muffle the exhaust on these cars.

11-28-2009, 06:34 AM	#1
faninc Drives: 2010 Camaro RS in SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 563 View My Garage	LS3 Muffler packing insulation question? Hi all, Anyone cut open and happen to notice how much packing insulation was inside the LS3 mufflers? It appears from pics recently posted that the v6 mufflers were loaded with it? Any cut open pics would be great...of LS3 mufflers with packing visible...or anyone who saw how much was in it? thanks! J

11-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
Nxtr Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: H-burg, Mississippi Posts: 60	I would like to know as well. I kind of like the sound of the stock on the LS3, and if it does have any packing i am sure it will burn out in due time and sound even better. Plus not to mention the big $$$ saving, over the minimal gains achieved by an after market cat-back setup... V/R, Nick __________________ 2SS/RS, LS3, 6M, SIM on IO... Mods, none yet...

11-28-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
dragrcr 2SS 6M Drives: 2010 2SS 6M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga , CA Posts: 113	Uhm, I think the V6 Manual and the LS3 have the same exhaust/Mufflers. Correct me if I am wrong. __________________ I "love" Drag Racing and Women!

12-01-2009, 11:35 PM	#13
rgirocz28 She's finally home Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6M Camaro VR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Valley CA Posts: 56 View My Garage	Would it be possible to cut the mufflers open and replace the pipes inside with one without holes in it without destroying the can itself? Living here in California I'm going to fail my visual test without having mufflers on the car. And this way if I can take the cans apart and replace the pipes then I've effectively created a muffler delete setup without loosing the can itself so I don't fail visual. Just a thought....let me know what you guys think. Ryan __________________ 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Victory Red w/Silver rally stripes; LS3 w/6 speed manual, Grey Leather interior Mods to date: Barton Short Throw Shifter, Solo Performance Mach X Catback system, ****** Box and Amp Rack (actual sub and amp coming soon), C5 Creations Stretch Bra On the wish list for 2011:** CAI system, 12" Kicker sub, 1000 watt amp, Hawk's Ceramic Brake pads VIN: 2G1FT1EW3A9185732 Status 1100: Ordered Nov 11th, 2009 Status 3800: Car Built 1/26/10 Status 5000: Delivered to Dealer 2/2/10 Status 6000: Delivered to Customer 2/3/10

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