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Old May 26, 2021 | 03:26 PM
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does removing the resonator on an lt1 c4 give any more throaty sound?
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Old May 26, 2021 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Jennings
does removing the resonator on an lt1 c4 give any more throaty sound?
I had mine removed and added an X-pipe, it sounds better
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Old May 26, 2021 | 04:07 PM
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If you alter the exhaust system, especially that middle bit, prepare for some nasty drone in the cabin.

I had magnaflow from the resonator back and it droned horrendously. Replacing the resonator with a magnaflow one took care of it enough to not be unbearable. Dunno how the stock exhaust would be without the resonator but I'm gonna guess that drone would be right back again.
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Old May 26, 2021 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vette196
I had mine removed and added an X-pipe, it sounds better
Same as stated above, I've done this with my last 3 LT1's and i love it...with stock mufflers it actually is quieter but at the same time has a better (lower) rumble.
Replaced resonator with custom x-pipe...$150 total cost for fab and install

Below: My experiences only...your results and/or tastes may be different than mine but here we go....
pic#1 94' stock mufflers, x-pipe (quiet, low rumble...really nice tone. NO drone with stock mufflers)
pic#2 92' magnaflows, x-pipe (sounds good, convertible so no drone)
pic#3 95' Borla, x-pipe (best sounding car I've ever had. drone yes, exhaust sound...amazing)
pic#4 This is the x-pipe the shop makes for me, its pass-through (functional X). they fab and install for $150. takes about 2hr's





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