Resonator Delete L99 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

RickGM · 10-23-2013, 03:50 AM

I want my 2013 L99 to sound more like a V8 than it does. I don't want it to be mega loud but just want the V8 rumble (and to keep the overrun popping)
A couple of exhaust guys in the UK have recommended deleting the resonator, one suggesting straight pipe replacement and one suggesting x pipe replacement.

So...has anyone deleted their resonator (and nothing else) and if so what result did you get - straight pipe or x pipe and has anyone got a vid of the sound/s.

I'm aware from posts on here of the possible AFM issues but that can always be dealt with - it's something that I've yet to notice with the stock set up.

Alot9439 · 10-23-2013, 06:26 AM

I would go with a resonated x-pipe be aware though that the resonator on the Auto helps mask AFM and after removing it AFM noises would be more apparent. Personally if you just want to raise the volume a little get a axle-back exhaust or even a muffler delete ( being in the UK laws might be tougher) .

Neoclasiccl · 10-23-2013, 06:58 AM

Ditched mine in the first 1k miles haven't looked back.

E.T. · 10-23-2013, 07:03 AM

I have a a full catback from Solo (uses an x-pipe muffler where the huge resonator used to be). Awesome system. Mild mannered at cruise, but loud when you get on it. Every time I've been at the track doing burnouts, someone will always compliment me on how good it sounds. If you're just looking for more sound, and a little power too, look into high flow cats. Solo and also some other companies make them.

rontammy0 · 10-23-2013, 07:10 AM

http://youtu.be/U6MB4yUwVKA this is my setup with my resonator in place...magnaflow axleback muffler delete with solo hi flow cats. The afm isn't to bad...there is no drone with this setup. This is a l99, its mild until you stand on it.....then it really barks under throttle. You don't have to delete the resonator to get a good sound....I think the stock resonator helps with drone as well on after market exhaust.

DaFisch · 10-23-2013, 07:18 AM

I havelong thbers to highflows to an xpipe straight piped out.. Mean

Neoclasiccl · 10-23-2013, 09:30 AM

If u want good sound without messing with warranty get a full catback. I went with the borla full S system and have gotten more compliments than I can count and even a few waves

the drone is minimal at best and camaros are supposed to be loud anyway

digdeep0169 · 10-23-2013, 09:49 AM

this is just a simple axle-back Borla Atak - click image below to see video:

Dfault · 10-23-2013, 09:50 AM

Should have just bought an SS with an LS3...

laditee · 10-23-2013, 10:16 AM

Deleted my resonator and went with the straight pipe...its definitely an aggressive roar...mine is very aggressive very powerful very strong sound but i luv it

axis · 10-23-2013, 10:39 AM

It's been posted a million times. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT PIPES. This car NEEDS a crossover of some sort or it will lose HP and TQ. This has been shown to be true numerous times with dyno sheets. H or X pipe doesn't really matter as long as you have one. The OEM H pipe is buried within that resonator section.

VcrusaderV · 10-23-2013, 10:47 AM

I ditched the resonator and those huge muffler cans. Best money I ever spent. Strait pipe sounds better than anything on the market. Don't let companies trying to sell u stuff say otherwise.

JDP Sales · 10-23-2013, 12:02 PM

Like Axis said, If you do delete the resonator, make sure you use some sort of X or H pipe. If you delete the mufflers as well I suggest going with the Magnaflow resonated X. If you are keeping the stock mufflers or going with something somewhat mild, go ahead with a regular X pipe or an H pipe.

Feel free to call, PM or email me with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Juice2SS · 10-23-2013, 03:37 PM

Straight pipes are way too loud for my retirement neighborhood. I have LTs, no cats, a Magnaflow resonated x pipe, and Borla axle back. It's AWESOME sounding!!

10-23-2013, 03:50 AM	#1
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	Resonator Delete L99 I want my 2013 L99 to sound more like a V8 than it does. I don't want it to be mega loud but just want the V8 rumble (and to keep the overrun popping) A couple of exhaust guys in the UK have recommended deleting the resonator, one suggesting straight pipe replacement and one suggesting x pipe replacement. So...has anyone deleted their resonator (and nothing else) and if so what result did you get - straight pipe or x pipe and has anyone got a vid of the sound/s. I'm aware from posts on here of the possible AFM issues but that can always be dealt with - it's something that I've yet to notice with the stock set up. __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

10-23-2013, 07:03 AM	#4
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,271	I have a a full catback from Solo (uses an x-pipe muffler where the huge resonator used to be). Awesome system. Mild mannered at cruise, but loud when you get on it. Every time I've been at the track doing burnouts, someone will always compliment me on how good it sounds. If you're just looking for more sound, and a little power too, look into high flow cats. Solo and also some other companies make them. __________________

10-23-2013, 09:49 AM	#8
digdeep0169 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 963 View My Garage	this is just a simple axle-back Borla Atak - click image below to see video: __________________ ~ 2012 SS ~

10-23-2013, 10:16 AM	#10
laditee Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jerzy Posts: 2,665 View My Garage	Deleted my resonator and went with the straight pipe...its definitely an aggressive roar...mine is very aggressive very powerful very strong sound but i luv it __________________

10-23-2013, 10:39 AM	#11
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	It's been posted a million times. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT PIPES. This car NEEDS a crossover of some sort or it will lose HP and TQ. This has been shown to be true numerous times with dyno sheets. H or X pipe doesn't really matter as long as you have one. The OEM H pipe is buried within that resonator section. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

10-23-2013, 06:26 AM	#2
Alot9439 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 195	I would go with a resonated x-pipe be aware though that the resonator on the Auto helps mask AFM and after removing it AFM noises would be more apparent. Personally if you just want to raise the volume a little get a axle-back exhaust or even a muffler delete ( being in the UK laws might be tougher) .

10-23-2013, 06:58 AM	#3
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	Ditched mine in the first 1k miles haven't looked back.

10-23-2013, 07:10 AM	#5
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	http://youtu.be/U6MB4yUwVKA this is my setup with my resonator in place...magnaflow axleback muffler delete with solo hi flow cats. The afm isn't to bad...there is no drone with this setup. This is a l99, its mild until you stand on it.....then it really barks under throttle. You don't have to delete the resonator to get a good sound....I think the stock resonator helps with drone as well on after market exhaust.

10-23-2013, 07:18 AM	#6
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	I havelong thbers to highflows to an xpipe straight piped out.. Mean

10-23-2013, 09:30 AM	#7
Neoclasiccl Drives: 2012 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 232	If u want good sound without messing with warranty get a full catback. I went with the borla full S system and have gotten more compliments than I can count and even a few waves the drone is minimal at best and camaros are supposed to be loud anyway

10-23-2013, 09:50 AM	#9
Dfault Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 989	Should have just bought an SS with an LS3...

10-23-2013, 10:47 AM	#12
VcrusaderV Drives: 2018 ZL-1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 362 View My Garage	I ditched the resonator and those huge muffler cans. Best money I ever spent. Strait pipe sounds better than anything on the market. Don't let companies trying to sell u stuff say otherwise. __________________ 2010 2SS Camaro (sold) 2010 ZL 427 Camaro (sold) 2012 ZL-1 Camaro (sold) 2018 ZL-1 Camaro

10-23-2013, 12:02 PM	#13
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Like Axis said, If you do delete the resonator, make sure you use some sort of X or H pipe. If you delete the mufflers as well I suggest going with the Magnaflow resonated X. If you are keeping the stock mufflers or going with something somewhat mild, go ahead with a regular X pipe or an H pipe. Feel free to call, PM or email me with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

10-23-2013, 03:37 PM	#14
Juice2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 931	Straight pipes are way too loud for my retirement neighborhood. I have LTs, no cats, a Magnaflow resonated x pipe, and Borla axle back. It's AWESOME sounding!!