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Black LS3 · 01-20-2010, 02:14 AM

Hey everyone,...
Well,... It's getting close.

I should be getting my 2SS here in the next 2 weeks to so and I want to start ordering parts and accessories to go with it.

I think I've made up my mind and I'm going flat out with the Muffler Delete Setup with the Magnaflow Tru-X 2.50 Inch X-Pipe with the Resonators Removed

. Yeah Baby

.

My question is,... Has anyone Re-Used their Factory Stock Chrome Tips that were on their Factory Mufflers and just Re-Welded them on to the Replacement Straight Pipe?
Or,.. Do I need to Order 2 New Ones?
Whats the Widest Tip that will Fit in those Exhaust Port Holes? 5 Inch Chrome Tips?

How much room is there to cut those tips off?

Do you have ANY Tips (No Pun Intended) or Suggestions for me before it comes time to Start Cutting those Tips off of the Stock Mufflers?

I'm not the one that'll be doing it. As always and with my other vehicles,... I'll be having my friends down at a local muffler shop do the install for me so someone who actually knows what they're doing will be performing this operation for me.

So Please,...

Any Help from you guys that have already done this will be appreciated very much.

Black LS3
A.K.A. Jim

toehead93 · 01-20-2010, 08:14 AM

Yes, I have seen many people post they have re-used their stock tips.

TommyTSquared · 01-20-2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

Yes, I have seen many people post they have re-used their stock tips.

+1

I had the mufflers removed, and my H-Pipe replaced with an X-Pipe. I left the resonators on (they're pretty small on the LS3), reused the stock tips, and it sounds amazing.

A good shop will have no problems cutting things properly and be able to re-weld them into place on the pipe that is going to replace the mufflers.

caverman · 01-20-2010, 09:56 AM

Hey Black....as a suggestion, if you don't use the resonated x-pipe like #11386 then you might leave your resonators on. You can always go back and take them off if it's to loud. Also...I would still suggest you call Jordan at JDP Motorsports and make sure he can't get you a better deal on the x-pipe. I would also just feel him out on his recommendations for your setup since he has sold and dealt with many of these.

Hey TSquared....which x-pipe did you use? Was it the Tru-X type or the muffler/resonated type?

TommyTSquared · 01-20-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Hey Black....as a suggestion, if you don't use the resonated x-pipe like #11386 then you might leave your resonators on. You can always go back and take them off if it's to loud. Also...I would still suggest you call Jordan at JDP Motorsports and make sure he can't get you a better deal on the x-pipe. I would also just feel him out on his recommendations for your setup since he has sold and dealt with many of these.

Hey TSquared....which x-pipe did you use? Was it the Tru-X type or the muffler/resonated type?

I used the one that was suggested/offered in one of the other muffler delete threads. I think it was here. There was also a code for free shipping IIRC.

Camar0wn3d · 01-20-2010, 11:05 AM

The muffler shop guy had no problem cutting and welding the factory tips...definitely do-able and can save some cash.

sfgiantsfan9 · 01-20-2010, 12:22 PM

Think removing the resonators would actually change the sound or the volume??

68/2010 · 01-20-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wh0rsep0wer

The muffler shop guy had no problem cutting and welding the factory tips...definitely do-able and can save some cash.

Same here

brandotron · 01-20-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

Think removing the resonators would actually change the sound or the volume??

It will change both.

sfgiantsfan9 · 01-20-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

It will change both.

How would it change? Particularly on the LS3 with the smaller mufflers? Getting muffler delete done and contemplating whether to leave the resonators on or take them off.

LS3SSRS · 01-20-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sfgiantsfan9

How would it change? Particularly on the LS3 with the smaller mufflers? Getting muffler delete done and contemplating whether to leave the resonators on or take them off.

take em off!! i wish i wouldve before i garaged it for the winter.

Partick · 01-20-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 68/2010

Same here

+1

Eski7399 · 01-20-2010, 06:27 PM

Reused mine. Also had them pushed out about an inch or so. You can actually see them now. Really adds to the look of the car.

FLYNNZL1 · 01-20-2010, 06:55 PM

I reused mine also, looks great.

01-20-2010, 08:14 AM	#2
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	Yes, I have seen many people post they have re-used their stock tips. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

01-20-2010, 09:56 AM	#4
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Hey Black....as a suggestion, if you don't use the resonated x-pipe like #11386 then you might leave your resonators on. You can always go back and take them off if it's to loud. Also...I would still suggest you call Jordan at JDP Motorsports and make sure he can't get you a better deal on the x-pipe. I would also just feel him out on his recommendations for your setup since he has sold and dealt with many of these. Hey TSquared....which x-pipe did you use? Was it the Tru-X type or the muffler/resonated type? __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-20-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
Camar0wn3d formerly "wh0rsep0wer" Drives: 2016 1SS Summit White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 489	The muffler shop guy had no problem cutting and welding the factory tips...definitely do-able and can save some cash. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS - CGM/Gray Interior - M6 (SOLD) Kooks 1 7/8" headers, Solo Mach-X, Vararam. 2012 2LS - Black A6 (SOLD) 2016 1SS Summit White A8

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01-20-2010, 02:14 AM	#1
Black LS3 Drives: 2010 Black 2SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Lets Ride. Posts: 128 View My Garage	* Muffler Delete * Has Anyone Reused Their Stock Chrome Tips Again? Hey everyone,... Well,... It's getting close. I should be getting my 2SS here in the next 2 weeks to so and I want to start ordering parts and accessories to go with it. I think I've made up my mind and I'm going flat out with the Muffler Delete Setup with the Magnaflow Tru-X 2.50 Inch X-Pipe with the Resonators Removed . Yeah Baby . My question is,... Has anyone Re-Used their Factory Stock Chrome Tips that were on their Factory Mufflers and just Re-Welded them on to the Replacement Straight Pipe? Or,.. Do I need to Order 2 New Ones? Whats the Widest Tip that will Fit in those Exhaust Port Holes? 5 Inch Chrome Tips? How much room is there to cut those tips off? Do you have ANY Tips (No Pun Intended) or Suggestions for me before it comes time to Start Cutting those Tips off of the Stock Mufflers? I'm not the one that'll be doing it. As always and with my other vehicles,... I'll be having my friends down at a local muffler shop do the install for me so someone who actually knows what they're doing will be performing this operation for me. So Please,... Any Help from you guys that have already done this will be appreciated very much. Black LS3 A.K.A. Jim __________________ OnlineAutorama.US - A Camaro Parts/Accessories Site for Dealers & Vendors. Muffler Delete. ( See Videos - Vid 1. - Vid 2. ) Stock Resonators & H-Pipe Removed. Magnaflow 2.50" Tru-X X-Pipe. AirAid Cold Air Intake System. 11.21.09 1100 Order Accepted At Dealer - 11.24.09 2000 Accepted At GM - 11.25.09 2500 Preferenced - 12.03.09 3000 Production Control Notes: 01/11/2010 - 12.17.09 3400 Order Broadcast - 01.13.10 3800 Order Produced VIN # 2G1FT1E - 01.25.10 4000 Available to Ship from Rail Yard by Truck - 01.27.10 5000 Delivered to the Dealership - 01-27-10 6000 Delivered to Customer.

01-20-2010, 12:22 PM	#7
sfgiantsfan9 Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS and 2001 Ford F250 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tipton, CA Posts: 317	Think removing the resonators would actually change the sound or the volume??

01-20-2010, 06:27 PM	#13
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	Reused mine. Also had them pushed out about an inch or so. You can actually see them now. Really adds to the look of the car.

01-20-2010, 06:55 PM	#14
FLYNNZL1 Account Suspended Drives: Man Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Usa Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I reused mine also, looks great.