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RideZX6R · 07-06-2017, 10:22 PM

I'm surprised this is news to so many folks.

The sound tube is on every SS from 2016+ and there's a few intake kits that delete it (Rot-fab comes to mind)

keon718nyc · 07-06-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RideZX6R

I'm surprised this is news to so many folks.

The sound tube is on every SS from 2016+ and there's a few intake kits that delete it (Rot-fab comes to mind)

I don't think its new news about the sound tube/delete to most but that little foam sound damper piece inside the tube is to me...

Richard0nee · 07-06-2017, 11:28 PM

With an exhaust my car is more than plenty loud from the exhaust lol.. wonder if there will be more engine noise vs exhaust if thus is done..

Uncle Sam · 07-07-2017, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RideZX6R

I'm surprised this is news to so many folks.

The sound tube is on every SS from 2016+ and there's a few intake kits that delete it (Rot-fab comes to mind)

It is news to me, didn't know the car had a sound tube.
I will try taking the foam out to see what that sounds like.

danman_s · 07-07-2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Sam

It is news to me, didn't know the car had a sound tube.
I will try taking the foam out to see what that sounds like.

I removed the foam on my '17 SS last night. It considerably increases the intake roar when you really get onto the gas. It surprised me what a difference it made.

NBR IPD · 07-07-2017, 09:00 AM

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I removed the foam on my '17 SS last night. It considerably increases the intake roar when you really get onto the gas. It surprised me what a difference it made.

Yep, it did the same thing for me. I'm pleased with the result; sounds much better during acceleration. The only negative I can hear is a funny noise in 6th gear tipping into the throttle from just under 2k rpm. But overall I'm happy with the change and will keep the foam piece removed from the sound tube.

Buzzberd6 · 07-07-2017, 09:32 AM

Chevy put that sound tube in all the new Camaros, not just the SS. I know there's one in my V6 car.

solobaric · 07-08-2017, 02:01 AM

Might have to try this.

SSDan · 07-08-2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard0nee

wonder if there will be more engine noise vs exhaust if thus is done..

I did this yesterday and yes I found the intake noise while not unpleasant - it drown out more of the exhaust sound than I prefer.

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Originally Posted by NBR IPD

The only negative I can hear is a funny noise in 6th gear tipping into the throttle from just under 2k rpm. But overall I'm happy with the change and will keep the foam piece removed from the sound tube.

I found I do not like the part throttle noises so much. The full throttle intake sound is very loud and kind of cool but I prefer hearing the exhaust better.
So, I put the foam back into the tube.

I'm glad I tried it as now I know.

dotfiles · 07-08-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rootus

At first I agreed, but then I think maybe it isn't actually all that silly. What if you want to hear your engine make happy sounds, but you want less of other less welcome sounds, like road noise, DI injector noise, etc. Putting in a sound tube allows GM to engineer the car to be quieter overall but without muffling the part that makes you smile.

Agreed, I quite enjoy the sound tube since I get more intake/engine noise without having to spend money on an aftermarket intake/exhaust setup.

I just pulled the foam out of my sound tube and will test it out later today!

CrystalRedTintcoat · 07-08-2017, 03:37 PM

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MySS8U · 07-08-2017, 05:11 PM

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yes I would like this as well

Timbo-1LE · 07-08-2017, 05:26 PM

Got home and pulled it out, my piece of foam look like someone ripped it from a packing box, rainy day will see in the morning how it sounds...

Definitely not a cylinder shape as in the picture... Since I'm keeping 100% stock, I'm now complete.

mjk3888 · 07-08-2017, 07:48 PM

I did this on my car and a friends all stock SS. Very much recommend this to anyone who is looking for a bit more noise. It definitely sounds like the improvement between stock air box and a cold air intake. The induction noise improves massively! I definitely think this will become as popular of a move as the old fuse pull trick.

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Buzzberd6 Drives: 2LT/1LE, HPCRX, F250(tow vehicle) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Florida's Space Coast Posts: 238	Chevy put that sound tube in all the new Camaros, not just the SS. I know there's one in my V6 car. __________________ 2017 2LS 1LE 'I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone' Bruce McLaren

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solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	Might have to try this. __________________ 2017 1SS Hyper Blue M6 2001 Ford Lightning

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mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	I did this on my car and a friends all stock SS. Very much recommend this to anyone who is looking for a bit more noise. It definitely sounds like the improvement between stock air box and a cold air intake. The induction noise improves massively! I definitely think this will become as popular of a move as the old fuse pull trick. __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

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Richard0nee Drives: 2016 SS M6, NPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 1,957	With an exhaust my car is more than plenty loud from the exhaust lol.. wonder if there will be more engine noise vs exhaust if thus is done..

07-08-2017, 05:26 PM	#27
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	Got home and pulled it out, my piece of foam look like someone ripped it from a packing box, rainy day will see in the morning how it sounds... Definitely not a cylinder shape as in the picture... Since I'm keeping 100% stock, I'm now complete.

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