Muffler Delete with Headers - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

pyr0b0y · 12-15-2010, 11:23 AM

I've been looking into different exhaust options; hp gain would be nice, but I'm also really looking for a nice sound. so far I like the sound of a muffler delete. I found a youtube video of a muffler delete, roto-fab CAI, and Kooks headers. I already have the roto-fab CAI as well. a couple questions: what type of tubing should i be using to do the muffler delete, stainless steel or aluminized metal? also, on the kooks website, the cost of the headers is $2400; I'm not looking to spend that much. Are there any other options that would lower the cost?

96/10SS · 12-15-2010, 11:41 AM

marylandspeed has a special running for kooks headers contact them

CamaroCowboy · 12-15-2010, 11:44 AM

Here is a clip of mine with OBX headers and muffler delete.

Here is one after I installed a full catback from Kooks (Street Sleeper)

When doing anything to Exhaust Stainless Steel is the best.

As for Headers they all pretty much do the same thing. I went with OBX but there are other brands like ARH, Borla, Corsa, JBA. Stainless Works is about the best for your money buy. Talk to Alex at Apex Motorsports. i am sure he will be posting here also.

Apex Motorsports · 12-15-2010, 12:05 PM

Always use stainless. We have some holiday specials going on Stainless Works. PM on the way.

BowlingSS · 12-15-2010, 01:38 PM

Here is another option:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113481

The price is great. I have a set but have to wait to get them installed.

Bill

pyr0b0y · 12-15-2010, 03:09 PM

looks like im doing the muffler delete on friday morning. do just the 2 mufflers get removed or the resonator as well? I',m trying to get as close to this sound as possible:

does anyone know if the resonator is left intact or removed?

thx

CamaroCowboy · 12-15-2010, 03:16 PM

a standard muffler delete is just the mufflers. If you want to help with the drone alittle buy an X pipe and remove the factory H wich is where the resonators are.

pyr0b0y · 12-15-2010, 03:18 PM

so i'm guessing that the youtube video left the resonator on? can the mufflers be taken off now and replace the h pipe at a later time?

CamaroCowboy · 12-15-2010, 03:21 PM

The resonators can be taken off later. The mufflers will come off and the shop will replace the space with strait pipe and re-weld the tips on. I left mine alone until I replaced the entire cat back system.

Alain · 12-15-2010, 05:19 PM

i have a muffler delete, resonator delete and x pipe in my ride. not obnoxious at all, lost a little low end torque (not enough to be an issue, barely noticeable). my car sounds just like that one bro.

pyr0b0y · 12-15-2010, 07:59 PM

not too familiar with x-pipes, can you explain benefits of replacing the h-pipe(im guessing) with an x-pipe; and how much do they run?

Also if i leave the resonator, what difference in sound is there; is it possible to remove the resonator and not replace it with the x-pipe and get the same sound?

MarylandSpeed · 12-15-2010, 11:21 PM

A muffler delete with LT's sounds like poop. Very raspy and unrefined. You are better off with something that has mufflers.

CamaroCowboy · 12-16-2010, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyr0b0y

not too familiar with x-pipes, can you explain benefits of replacing the h-pipe(im guessing) with an x-pipe; and how much do they run?

Also if i leave the resonator, what difference in sound is there; is it possible to remove the resonator and not replace it with the x-pipe and get the same sound?

You can have the resonators cut out and replaced with strait pipe. I did not do it personally but I have heard that if you add an X pipe to a muffler delete system you will get less drone and less db popping.

ARH makes a really good X pipe. Not sure about cost.

12-15-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	Muffler Delete with Headers I've been looking into different exhaust options; hp gain would be nice, but I'm also really looking for a nice sound. so far I like the sound of a muffler delete. I found a youtube video of a muffler delete, roto-fab CAI, and Kooks headers. I already have the roto-fab CAI as well. a couple questions: what type of tubing should i be using to do the muffler delete, stainless steel or aluminized metal? also, on the kooks website, the cost of the headers is $2400; I'm not looking to spend that much. Are there any other options that would lower the cost?

12-15-2010, 03:16 PM	#7
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	a standard muffler delete is just the mufflers. If you want to help with the drone alittle buy an X pipe and remove the factory H wich is where the resonators are. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

12-15-2010, 03:21 PM	#9
CamaroCowboy Drives: 2013 Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Copperas Cove, Texas Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	The resonators can be taken off later. The mufflers will come off and the shop will replace the space with strait pipe and re-weld the tips on. I left mine alone until I replaced the entire cat back system. __________________ Texas speed LT Headers and High Flow Cats, Magnaflow 3 inch cat-back Exhaust, SNL V2 Comp CAM, Texas Speed Underdrive Pully, G5CR CAI, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, JetFlo Mass Air Sensor, Custom Grill, Amber AAC Headlight and Fog Light Halo, Amber footwell Lighting, Amber under hood lighting, RK Sport Ram Air /Heat Extractor Hood and ADM Racing Scoop. 447.9 RWHP 428 TQ My car is exactly that, No one has to like it but me!

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12-15-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
96/10SS Drives: 2010 2SS Orange w/ Grey stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 372	marylandspeed has a special running for kooks headers contact them

12-15-2010, 12:05 PM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Always use stainless. We have some holiday specials going on Stainless Works. PM on the way.

12-15-2010, 01:38 PM	#5
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Here is another option: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113481 The price is great. I have a set but have to wait to get them installed. Bill

12-15-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	so i'm guessing that the youtube video left the resonator on? can the mufflers be taken off now and replace the h pipe at a later time?

12-15-2010, 05:19 PM	#10
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	i have a muffler delete, resonator delete and x pipe in my ride. not obnoxious at all, lost a little low end torque (not enough to be an issue, barely noticeable). my car sounds just like that one bro.

12-15-2010, 07:59 PM	#11
pyr0b0y need....more....hp Drives: The Neighbor Hater Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 4,091	not too familiar with x-pipes, can you explain benefits of replacing the h-pipe(im guessing) with an x-pipe; and how much do they run? Also if i leave the resonator, what difference in sound is there; is it possible to remove the resonator and not replace it with the x-pipe and get the same sound?

12-15-2010, 11:21 PM	#12
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	A muffler delete with LT's sounds like poop. Very raspy and unrefined. You are better off with something that has mufflers.