Anybody delete the sound tube? - Page 2

WhyUMad1LE · 01-12-2017, 01:09 PM

I was going to do this to cover the intake hole, but I need something for the firewall.

travislambert · 01-12-2017, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by EFI Tuning

The sound tube is a gimmick and a complete waste of engineer dollars that would have been better spent elsewhere (rear diff noise, wireless charging plate size, couple extra exhaust clamps instead of 1 piece design, etc).

+1

Fraxum · 01-12-2017, 04:54 PM

My Rotofab install kit jettisoned the sound tube. Loving the delete.

Sledgehammer70 · 01-12-2017, 04:58 PM

Happy I took mine off

ron scubadiver · 01-12-2017, 05:15 PM

Seems like a total waste of engineering and manufacturing resources. With an aftermarket intake it's completely unnecessary as increased intake noise is inherent.

Some BMW's play a synthesized exhaust sound through the radio. Some claim it is possible to turn it off through coding, but I am not sure. Yet another wasted technology.

Mr. Grumpy · 01-12-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ron scubadiver

Some BMW's play a synthesized exhaust sound through the radio. Some claim it is possible to turn it off through coding, but I am not sure.

I used to code BMWs (F Series) and it was easy to turn that feature off. I also can code a few things on my Highlander using Techstream. I wish I could do the same with my Camaro.

Stoner · 01-13-2017, 12:05 AM

I was surprised to find my ZL1 does not have a sound tube. Is that just for the ZL1, or do other Camaros not have it??

oneredry · 01-13-2017, 08:27 AM

mine came off naturally when I installed my Maggie heartbeat. although, there is about 6" remaining that's tucked away under the drivers side strut brace. They did provide a cap for that. To do it right I guess, I would buy that firewall plug that someone mentioned.

Hyper16 · 01-13-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oneredry

mine came off naturally when I installed my Maggie heartbeat. although, there is about 6" remaining that's tucked away under the drivers side strut brace. They did provide a cap for that. To do it right I guess, I would buy that firewall plug that someone mentioned.

I installed the Roto-Fab CAI with sound tube delete. However, I did not remove the tube from the firewall anticipating using it as a conduit to run wires into the cabin.

Number 3 · 01-14-2017, 09:21 AM

Totally get your opinion. But know that tuning intake noise is a big deal.

There are people that want no insulation, sound reduction and just the beautiful sound of the LT1. Others want a balanced and tuned sound from the factory.

So don't fall down the age old trap of, "because I think it was bad, it must therefore be bad".

Or to quote Fbodfather, "you can't please everyone"

Roto-fab 1 · 01-14-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000wu6

So, technically, the sound tube is really just for additional motor/air intake sound to the cabin, no other "real" reason? I was planning on getting the Rotofab, which is available with the sound tube delete ...

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Originally Posted by EFI Tuning

The sound tube is a gimmick and a complete waste of engineer dollars that would have been better spent elsewhere (rear diff noise, wireless charging plate size, couple extra exhaust clamps instead of 1 piece design, etc).

If you go Rotofab the delete option is well worth it.

Tim

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Originally Posted by Fraxum

My Rotofab install kit jettisoned the sound tube. Loving the delete.

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

Happy I took mine off

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

I installed the Roto-Fab CAI with sound tube delete. However, I did not remove the tube from the firewall anticipating using it as a conduit to run wires into the cabin.

Thanks for using our intake guys! If anyone has any more sound tube delete questions, I will do my best to help!

Have a great weekend

Michael

WhyUMad1LE · 01-14-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Roto-fab 1

Thanks for using our intake guys! If anyone has any more sound tube delete questions, I will do my best to help!

Have a great weekend

Michael

How much for the firewall cover by itself?

morbidz · 05-19-2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WhyUMad1LE

How much for the firewall cover by itself?

where you able to get the cover?

WhyUMad1LE · 05-19-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by morbidz

where you able to get the cover?

I just used chair endcaps to cover the fittings where the tube meets the intake. Decided not to gut the whole intake assembly since I might need to put it in stock condition for warranty.

However you should email or pm Rotofab, I think they can sell you the cover separately.

01-12-2017, 04:54 PM	#17
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oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	mine came off naturally when I installed my Maggie heartbeat. although, there is about 6" remaining that's tucked away under the drivers side strut brace. They did provide a cap for that. To do it right I guess, I would buy that firewall plug that someone mentioned. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

01-14-2017, 09:21 AM	#24
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	Totally get your opinion. But know that tuning intake noise is a big deal. There are people that want no insulation, sound reduction and just the beautiful sound of the LT1. Others want a balanced and tuned sound from the factory. So don't fall down the age old trap of, "because I think it was bad, it must therefore be bad". Or to quote Fbodfather, "you can't please everyone" __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

01-12-2017, 01:09 PM	#15
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	I was going to do this to cover the intake hole, but I need something for the firewall.

01-12-2017, 05:15 PM	#19
ron scubadiver Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 550	Seems like a total waste of engineering and manufacturing resources. With an aftermarket intake it's completely unnecessary as increased intake noise is inherent. Some BMW's play a synthesized exhaust sound through the radio. Some claim it is possible to turn it off through coding, but I am not sure. Yet another wasted technology.

01-13-2017, 12:05 AM	#21
Stoner Drives: 2017 ZL1 HBM, M6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 272	I was surprised to find my ZL1 does not have a sound tube. Is that just for the ZL1, or do other Camaros not have it??

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