My 96 with the magnaflow performance exhaust it's very bad but that SOB sounds good
Resonator Removal
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Resonator Removal
Guys:
Anyone remove just their resonator from the stock LT1/LT4 Exhaust. I understand it really improves the sound quality a bit. Just a Tad Louder. Is this True?
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Anyone remove just their resonator from the stock LT1/LT4 Exhaust. I understand it really improves the sound quality a bit. Just a Tad Louder. Is this True?
Thanx
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I replaced mine with a Magnaflow dual in/dual out muffler with the built in X-pipe. About the only difference I could tell was I lost 1/2" ground clearance and my wallet was a bit thinner. This was installed after I had already done the muffler delete and it changed the tone only very slightly. Altogether I would say I wasted some money.
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I did the same thing Amminich did, but my experience was different. I really like the sound and the Magnaflow really helped to round out tone and all but eliminated that dreadful 2500 rpm low gear drone. But it is quite a bit more than a "tad" louder than stock.
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I friend of mine with another CE LT4 has cats, X pipe (no resonator and no mufflers) The vette sounds clean
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Replaced the resonator with an H pipe on the '95; a Y pipe on the '96. Had Magnaflows on the '96. Could not stand the drone and replaced with LT1 outlets from Corvette Central. Much better.
On the '95 the daughter removed these mufflers and put the eliminators on...it is quite loud now......a bit fun to drive....but sure is loud. I'll be putting the LT1 mufflers back on.
If you like alot of drone....make that ALOT of drone, get the Magnaflows.
On the '95 the daughter removed these mufflers and put the eliminators on...it is quite loud now......a bit fun to drive....but sure is loud. I'll be putting the LT1 mufflers back on.
If you like alot of drone....make that ALOT of drone, get the Magnaflows.
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Great That's what I'm after, In fact,my 84' with the stock LT1 Mufflers and gutted cats sounded inceredible. 60's Vet Sound with No Resonance what so ever.
I wonder how much the Resonator Restricts the Flow?
I wonder how much the Resonator Restricts the Flow?
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Also, I had an 84' with Gutted Cats and LT1 Stock Mufflers and I tell you it had the greatest sound. I got all kinds of compliments. I bet when I add the Straight Pipes it will sound similar.Not too loud,No Drone and just great sounding at WOT,
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