break in period for mufflers - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yab14 · 08-20-2014, 08:44 PM

is that a myth and if not how long do they take to break in? and what is actually happening with them

Need4speed_motorsports · 08-20-2014, 08:46 PM

The systems we have installed have had a "break in" of sorts.

not really what ppl think it is.

But more of it needs to be used to burn off the inside and the oils that are inside of them.

takes a few days at most.

Youll smell something metallic burning thats normal.

yab14 · 08-20-2014, 08:52 PM

thanks for the info. so people that think there breaking in they're muffler 1000 miles later are just imagining it.I read some posts about that and didn't know what they meant by it.

KaBoom1701 · 08-20-2014, 09:54 PM

Between 500-1000 miles....

DSX_Camaro · 08-20-2014, 11:10 PM

The break in depends on the mufflers themselves. It is very much real, though more so for some than others. Typically associates with the exhaust getting louder.

wally mayfield · 08-20-2014, 11:23 PM

just make sure the muffler bearing it's self doesn't get too hot and you'll be ok..

jc whitney makes a gauge that bolts to the top of the dash to tell you the temp.

scrming · 08-21-2014, 06:04 AM

the sound of your new exhaust will change as the pipe "seasons"... basically it's a build up of carbon on the piping.. the carbon helps mellow out the sound a bit and can make your exhaust tone a bit deeper..

KaBoom1701 · 08-21-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

the sound of your new exhaust will change as the pipe "seasons"... basically it's a build up of carbon on the piping.. the carbon helps mellow out the sound a bit and can make your exhaust tone a bit deeper..

wally mayfield · 08-21-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

08-20-2014, 08:44 PM	#1
yab14 Drives: camaro 14 1LTrs Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wappingers falls Posts: 37	break in period for mufflers is that a myth and if not how long do they take to break in? and what is actually happening with them

08-20-2014, 09:54 PM	#4
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08-20-2014, 11:10 PM	#5
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	The break in depends on the mufflers themselves. It is very much real, though more so for some than others. Typically associates with the exhaust getting louder. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

08-20-2014, 11:23 PM	#6
wally mayfield Drives: 2013 2SS 6M Join Date: May 2013 Location: eastern high sierra Posts: 893	just make sure the muffler bearing it's self doesn't get too hot and you'll be ok.. jc whitney makes a gauge that bolts to the top of the dash to tell you the temp. __________________ Strut tower brace(GM), CAI, Blade Spoiler, ZL1 wheels and tires, Heritage grill, Dual mode exhaust, and thats it, no more..except for the lowering springs..Ok Hotchkis springs were delivered today, thats it..

08-21-2014, 06:04 AM	#7
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	the sound of your new exhaust will change as the pipe "seasons"... basically it's a build up of carbon on the piping.. the carbon helps mellow out the sound a bit and can make your exhaust tone a bit deeper.. __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

08-20-2014, 08:46 PM	#2
Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	The systems we have installed have had a "break in" of sorts. not really what ppl think it is. But more of it needs to be used to burn off the inside and the oils that are inside of them. takes a few days at most. Youll smell something metallic burning thats normal.

08-20-2014, 08:52 PM	#3
yab14 Drives: camaro 14 1LTrs Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wappingers falls Posts: 37	thanks for the info. so people that think there breaking in they're muffler 1000 miles later are just imagining it.I read some posts about that and didn't know what they meant by it.