5.3 SLP Resonator delete W Esky/Denali bumper?

[racephan]

John, would you mind showing a picture of the gromet installed? I just installed my slp kit and it's a tight fit as well. I actually use the top opening in the stock grommet (above the hole). This made for a nice fit but not sure if it will hold up over time

 

[Shimmy23]

John, would you mind showing a picture of the gromet installed? I just installed my slp kit and it's a tight fit as well. I actually use the top opening in the stock grommet (above the hole). This made for a nice fit but not sure if it will hold up over time

x2 would also like to see pics of said grommet.

 

[jokeracing]

Mine sits just as close as most of them and no problems so far. I can't even slide my pinky in between. Bumper still fine. I also just replaced my stock muffler with a magnaflow and doesn't seem to be any extra heat as the bumper is still holding it's shape


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[KMeloney]

I just can across my delete/tip kit in my garage. Never got around to installing it, but think I'd like to. But I think that part of the reason was the concern over the res delete causing any kind of resonation in the cabin. Can anyone say that it absolutely does or does not? At any speed/any rpm? I got a slight "buzz" at a very specific rpm range in my Mustang years ago, and it made me crazy. I'm not willing to deal with even a minor bit of resonance with this truck.

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[felixgun]

I've had two Volant supertips on both my 08 Tahoe and 07 avy and I never really heard the drone that much. My 6.2 stock Esky is way louder. I guess it's all a matter of opinion though. You said you aren't willing to deal with even a minor bit of resonance so it might be to much for you.

 

[KMeloney]

I've had two Volant supertips on both my 08 Tahoe and 07 avy and I never really heard the drone that much. My 6.2 stock Esky is way louder. I guess it's all a matter of opinion though. You said you aren't willing to deal with even a minor bit of resonance so it might be to much for you.

Thanks, Felix.

I'm perfectly ok with a louder exhaust note, if that's what it is. I just don't want the "harmonics" that you feel as well as hear. You know, like when you hit a certain frequency where it buzzes a panel, or makes you feel like you have to put a window down to let the droning escape. Experience anything like that?

 

[felixgun]

Ah I see. Nope never heard any of that. Then again I had the Volant supertips not the SLP one, so not sure if that matters (although they look almost identical)

 

[Agent WD-40]

Thanks, Felix.

I'm perfectly ok with a louder exhaust note, if that's what it is. I just don't want the "harmonics" that you feel as well as hear. You know, like when you hit a certain frequency where it buzzes a panel, or makes you feel like you have to put a window down to let the droning escape. Experience anything like that?

I know this is probably more than you want to mess with but if you ever did get a resonance/drone at a specific frequency you could always kill it with a J-Pipe tuned to reduce the drone at that specific frequency. Corsa uses the same principal to make their exhaust drone free (just with tuned mufflers instead of a J-Pipe).

These are quite popular with the G8 and Camaro folks. Check out Solo Performance for some of their J Pipe exhaust setups (they sell adjustable pipes by themselves if you email them).

 

[Shimmy23]

Kirk, I'm in the same situation as you. I've got an SLP tip waiting to be installed, but i want absolutely no drone. From what I've read people claim there is none, but its so subjective.

The J-pipe mod looks interesting and I do remember hearing my camaro friend mention it. Those cars seem to even drone in stock form.

I'm going to try and install my SLP tip this weekend. I'll let you know what I think.

 

[Agent WD-40]

I spoke with the guy at Borla who designs their exhaust systems. I told him I wanted to create a no drone system that was louder than stock but not too loud. His suggestion to me was to cut the resonator off the back as a first step.

He said it is there simple to reduce the volume of the exhaust. He said the main muffler under the car was designed to prevent any drone. So I'm thinking you should be just fine removing it.