Question on muffler delete

drum1972 · 09-08-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

you will need resonators otherwise it will be raspy as well. Personally I don't mind it, my car is probably the loudest one on here. However, remember you get what you pay for. You will probably have rattles and drove and some hissing but it will cost a lot less than a manufactured cbe

What kind of resonators do you have? The stock ones are terrible and I was thinking about replacing those with some aftermarket ones but I'm not sure what options are out there?!

Any help would be appreciated!

Mythic · 09-08-2010, 11:18 AM

Im liking this thread too much...im bout to spend some $ i can feel it

TJ Weston · 09-18-2010, 08:45 PM

Finally said screw it and took it off this evening, planning on getting pipes fab'd Monday.
I honestly did not notice a bit of difference between washer mod and taken the whole assembly off...

drum1972 · 09-20-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ Weston

Finally said screw it and took it off this evening, planning on getting pipes fab'd Monday.
I honestly did not notice a bit of difference between washer mod and taken the whole assembly off...

I'm glad I did it but now it's not loud enough....

Go figure, any ideas on making it louder (i.e. HFC's or test pipes)?

F1loco · 09-20-2010, 12:23 PM

Test pipes will give it a bit of volume, but will add some rasp to the note (very IMSA like).

drum1972 · 09-20-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F1loco

Test pipes will give it a bit of volume, but will add some rasp to the note (very IMSA like).

Ahh, thanks. I may go that route.

TJ Weston · 09-21-2010, 08:48 AM

Well I'm glad I went this route, took the muffler off and drove 2 days with it off.. Was very unamused how quiet it was. Little did I know as soon as you put pipes and tips back on the noise level multiplies 50 x's!.. I don't think its "loud" at all until you really get into it.. but I love it now sounds sick!
I painted the pipes black so they are not as noticeable.. heres a pic 3/4 of way through install.

drum1972 · 09-21-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ Weston

Well I'm glad I went this route, took the muffler off and drove 2 days with it off.. Was very unamused how quiet it was. Little did I know as soon as you put pipes and tips back on the noise level multiplies 50 x's!.. I don't think its "loud" at all until you really get into it.. but I love it now sounds sick!
I painted the pipes black so they are not as noticeable.. heres a pic 3/4 of way through install.

Nice! Looks exactly like mine and I agree, I don't think it's that loud until you get into the high RPM range. A friend of mine has a 'vette ZO6 and he removed the mufflers and ran straight pipes. His setup is ridiculously loud compared to my car.

spearfish25 · 09-21-2010, 12:22 PM

I don't know how you guys deal with the drone. If the drone was gone, I'd have left it like this. I just couldn't take it though.

drum1972 · 09-21-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I don't know how you guys deal with the drone. If the drone was gone, I'd have left it like this. I just couldn't take it though.

Actually, I don't mind it. Has anyone done a dyno to see if there are any gains at all with this setup? I know I've read some other topics on this board that relate to it but I wasn't sure if there was any difference.

TJ Weston · 09-21-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by drum1972

Nice! Looks exactly like mine and I agree, I don't think it's that loud until you get into the high RPM range. A friend of mine has a 'vette ZO6 and he removed the mufflers and ran straight pipes. His setup is ridiculously loud compared to my car.

Yeah I know that noise, I used to own a couple Vipers prior to the Z, One of which was a 94 RT/10. Pretty much straight pipes considering it was from the header to a 12'' muffler then out below the door.. really opens up once you get rid of there GIANT converter and mufflers.

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I don't know how you guys deal with the drone. If the drone was gone, I'd have left it like this. I just couldn't take it though.

I really dont notice it on mine at all? Its honestly quiet until you get past 2,500. When Im cruising on interstate (when Im actually moving) its dead quite unless I kick it down to pass a car..

drum1972 · 09-22-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ Weston

Yeah I know that noise, I used to own a couple Vipers prior to the Z, One of which was a 94 RT/10. Pretty much straight pipes considering it was from the header to a 12'' muffler then out below the door.. really opens up once you get rid of there GIANT converter and mufflers.

I really dont notice it on mine at all? Its honestly quiet until you get past 2,500. When Im cruising on interstate (when Im actually moving) its dead quite unless I kick it down to pass a car..

Now, a Viper with straight pipes would sound incredible. I've heard a few with (I'm assuming) aftermarket exhausts but I know they were running straight pipes.

'10Anamoly · 09-22-2010, 11:21 AM

Kill the drone with side branch resonators, works perfectly and no power loss. Have them on my car and can vouch for their awesome drone-killing power.

Fancy Tech: How to Get Rid of Exhaust Drone, works great!

Juice14 · 08-23-2012, 11:24 AM

so wait, is it possible to fit a 12 inch resonator on a "muffler delete" pipe?

Im thinking of doing this and putting an ultra quiet resonator on there. Im curious as its probably louder than stock, but not much.

F1loco · 08-24-2012, 06:00 AM

Here's the stock resonator and muffler delete I had on mine...perfect set up...IMHO...

http://youtu.be/8ImxdXgj41U

09-08-2010, 11:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
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09-21-2010, 12:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I don't know how you guys deal with the drone. If the drone was gone, I'd have left it like this. I just couldn't take it though. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

09-22-2010, 11:21 AM	#28 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Kill the drone with side branch resonators, works perfectly and no power loss. Have them on my car and can vouch for their awesome drone-killing power. Fancy Tech: How to Get Rid of Exhaust Drone, works great! __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd

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09-18-2010, 08:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
TJ Weston Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 40 Drives: 2017 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Finally said screw it and took it off this evening, planning on getting pipes fab'd Monday. I honestly did not notice a bit of difference between washer mod and taken the whole assembly off...

09-20-2010, 12:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
F1loco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Posts: 203 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Test pipes will give it a bit of volume, but will add some rasp to the note (very IMSA like).

08-23-2012, 11:24 AM	#29 (permalink)
Juice14 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: International Posts: 132 Drives: Red 370Z Rep Power: 13	so wait, is it possible to fit a 12 inch resonator on a "muffler delete" pipe? Im thinking of doing this and putting an ultra quiet resonator on there. Im curious as its probably louder than stock, but not much.

08-24-2012, 06:00 AM	#30 (permalink)
F1loco Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Posts: 203 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Here's the stock resonator and muffler delete I had on mine...perfect set up...IMHO... http://youtu.be/8ImxdXgj41U