Resonators, who is running them?

IneedAZ · 08-21-2021, 08:02 AM

Now that I put the Stainless Works Legends on the car it is very loud in lower gears. I am thinking of adding resonators. I cannot run the Magnaflow dual in/out cause I don't want 2 xpipes in the system. I have ARH 2" into a catless ARH long system and now into the SW Legends.

So what are you running and do you like it?

RamAir02 · 08-21-2021, 08:13 AM

I haven't seen the Legends catback system, but assuming it similar to others, you wouldn't need to run two x-pipes. The magnaflow would replace your x-pipes. Cut out your current x-pipes and weld (ideally) or clamp in a magnaflow resonator.

Adding some green cats would tame it down a bit too, but I suspect you opted for catless for a reason.

Z OH 6 · 08-21-2021, 08:21 AM

I use Vibrant 1795 resonators on mine right between the Kooks green cats and AWE X-pipe.

Joshinator99 · 08-21-2021, 08:51 AM

I’m running:
2” ceramic coated Dynatech headers
3” AWE resonators
Dual 3” in/out Magnaflow muffler
AWE Touring mufflers

Car is still not quiet...LOL. But the Magnaflow took enough of the edge off for street use.

FoundNemo · 08-21-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Now that I put the Stainless Works Legends on the car it is very loud in lower gears. I am thinking of adding resonators. I cannot run the Magnaflow dual in/out cause I don't want 2 xpipes in the system. I have ARH 2" into a catless ARH long system and now into the SW Legends.

So what are you running and do you like it?

My buddy has CSP 2" headers, GESI green cats, dual Magnaflow 18" x 3" resonators and Corsa Sport mufflers. Zero rasp, very tame until you get on it.

Evansa22 · 08-21-2021, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

I haven't seen the Legends catback system, but assuming it similar to others, you wouldn't need to run two x-pipes. The magnaflow would replace your x-pipes. Cut out your current x-pipes and weld (ideally) or clamp in a magnaflow resonator.

Adding some green cats would tame it down a bit too, but I suspect you opted for catless for a reason.

Would there be a downside to running a magnaflow x pipe muffler with the stock x pipe? I was hoping to tone it down a little by running it somewhere before the factory pipe and adding some flex pipes. Now I'm wondering if I should run resonators instead. Anyone running these mbrp ones?
https://mbrpexhauststore.com/r1013-m...iABEgLEofD_BwE

Camaro1973 · 08-21-2021, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IneedAZ

Now that I put the Stainless Works Legends on the car it is very loud in lower gears. I am thinking of adding resonators. I cannot run the Magnaflow dual in/out cause I don't want 2 xpipes in the system. I have ARH 2" into a catless ARH long system and now into the SW Legends.

So what are you running and do you like it?

The magnaflow muffler is NOT a true dual. It’s a double Y with a single 3” pipe inside . On the resonators I use the Borla 60608 which replaces the mid-pipe section.

bullitt4110 · 08-21-2021, 11:30 AM

I have LG headers, rotafab, borla s-type cat back and e-50. I added the dual in dual out magnaflow and cut out the x-pipe from the headers, so only 1 x-pipe still. Didn’t loose any power with this set up and made the tone very nice and livable.

Camaro1973 · 08-21-2021, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt4110

I have LG headers, rotafab, borla s-type cat back and e-50. I added the dual in dual out magnaflow and cut out the x-pipe from the headers, so only 1 x-pipe still. Didn’t loose any power with this set up and made the tone very nice and livable.

It’s not a true X-pipe.

IneedAZ · 08-21-2021, 12:52 PM

At what power level are u guys at with the Magnaflow? Seems it would be to much back pressure going into a single pipe at higher hp levels? I'm at 800rwhp.

bullitt4110 · 08-21-2021, 01:02 PM

I’m lower at 663rwhp.

Camaro1973 · 08-21-2021, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IneedAZ

At what power level are u guys at with the Magnaflow? Seems it would be to much back pressure going into a single pipe at higher hp levels? I'm at 800rwhp.

Don’t attempt to use that muffler at that power level. Your going to have a serious restriction.

CW3SF · 08-21-2021, 04:39 PM

Just curious but why don’t you want two x-pipes. I have ARH headers, ARH high flow cats, ARH mid pipes with x, 2 16” MBRP resonators into AWE mid pipe with x into AWE Touring catback.

http://youtu.be/y3fxv8v2-e4

http://youtu.be/BJf08gYa1ug

IneedAZ · 08-21-2021, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CW3SF

Just curious but why don’t you want two x-pipes. I have ARH headers, ARH high flow cats, ARH mid pipes with x, 2 16” MBRP resonators into AWE mid pipe with x into AWE Touring catback.

http://youtu.be/y3fxv8v2-e4

http://youtu.be/BJf08gYa1ug

I am concerned with it messing up the pulses, that is why I didn't want to run 2. Maybe it's not an issue.

08-21-2021, 08:02 AM	#1
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	Resonators, who is running them? Now that I put the Stainless Works Legends on the car it is very loud in lower gears. I am thinking of adding resonators. I cannot run the Magnaflow dual in/out cause I don't want 2 xpipes in the system. I have ARH 2" into a catless ARH long system and now into the SW Legends. So what are you running and do you like it? __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

08-21-2021, 08:13 AM	#2
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,444 View My Garage	I haven't seen the Legends catback system, but assuming it similar to others, you wouldn't need to run two x-pipes. The magnaflow would replace your x-pipes. Cut out your current x-pipes and weld (ideally) or clamp in a magnaflow resonator. Adding some green cats would tame it down a bit too, but I suspect you opted for catless for a reason. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

08-21-2021, 08:51 AM	#4
Joshinator99 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Petersham MA Posts: 4,818	I’m running: 2” ceramic coated Dynatech headers 3” AWE resonators Dual 3” in/out Magnaflow muffler AWE Touring mufflers Car is still not quiet...LOL. But the Magnaflow took enough of the edge off for street use. __________________ 2017 Chevy Camaro 2SS A8 Whipple 3.0, Mast Black Label heads, Fore triple in-tank pumps, 112mm TB, LPE +52% injectors, LPE BB HPFP, 15” conversion *1059 WHP/944 WTQ, 9.48@150*

08-21-2021, 11:30 AM	#8
bullitt4110 Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 24	I have LG headers, rotafab, borla s-type cat back and e-50. I added the dual in dual out magnaflow and cut out the x-pipe from the headers, so only 1 x-pipe still. Didn’t loose any power with this set up and made the tone very nice and livable. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE - satin steel gray metallic M6 2009 Z06 - sold

08-21-2021, 12:52 PM	#10
IneedAZ Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 & 2021 BMW M340i x Dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,110 View My Garage	At what power level are u guys at with the Magnaflow? Seems it would be to much back pressure going into a single pipe at higher hp levels? I'm at 800rwhp. __________________ Sold 2012 2LT RS 12.3@112 old setup Sold 1967 Camaro Pro Street. Ran 10's mild BB on NOS. 2017 HyperBlue ZL1 A10 Born 3/17/17Delivered 4/08/17 2020 Build: Mag2650, BTR Stage2, NW103, BG, 14% lower, 90mm upper, ARH 2" Long system w/no cats, SW Legend mufflers. 807hp/762tq on 93 gas and 848hp/792tq on e47 Sold 2018 (Go Mango) Dodge Charger Daytona 392 Daily Driver Daily Driver 2021 BMW M340i Xdrive

08-21-2021, 08:21 AM	#3
Z OH 6 Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: GA Posts: 3,167	I use Vibrant 1795 resonators on mine right between the Kooks green cats and AWE X-pipe.

08-21-2021, 01:02 PM	#11
bullitt4110 Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 24	I’m lower at 663rwhp. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE - satin steel gray metallic M6 2009 Z06 - sold

08-21-2021, 04:39 PM	#13
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,254 View My Garage	Just curious but why don’t you want two x-pipes. I have ARH headers, ARH high flow cats, ARH mid pipes with x, 2 16” MBRP resonators into AWE mid pipe with x into AWE Touring catback. http://youtu.be/y3fxv8v2-e4 http://youtu.be/BJf08gYa1ug __________________ Kong Stage X Port, NW103, LPE HPFP, XDI +30 Injectors, ARH Headers, Flex Fuel, JMS Booster, AWE Touring, Elite E2-X CC. Stock heads, stock cam, stock pulleys: Tuned by KingLT1. 740whp Uncorrected on e50

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