Muffler Delete 3.8 Buick Lesabre Factory Style Tailpipe

I wanted to get some sound and power from my Buick. Deleting the resonator wouldn't change much, so I decided to remove the factory muffler. The rest of the exhaust remains stock, including the catalytic convertor. I choose to make the tailpipe look like the factory exit, because I didn't want a chrome tip on this particular car. Work was done at Peterson's Service Center in Egg Harbor City,N.J. / petersonseggharborcity
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[@stephenandloriyoung5716]

I learned a couple of tricks there; thanks. (Using the adjustable wrench to flare the pipe, and hang the prong in the hanger to weld it to the pipe.) Those LeSabres are worth keeping going.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I learned the adjustable wrench trick from a guy that used it to bend a spoon to make a ring for his wife.

[@d3athstreet990]

I have a 2013 Buick lacrosse 3.6l v6, and I’m planning on doing a muffler and resonator delete on it. It already sounds really good, I just can’t wait to get that deep rumble.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Maybe try one at a time, to see if you like it.

[@d3athstreet990]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse from the videos I’ve seen it sounds really good. I just don’t know if I’m willing to give up that quietness yet. It’s nice driving a car that doesn’t wake up the neighborhood at 6am

[@shanemiller3743]

I mean my Buick is silent and has push button lights. So, I can totally sneak up on people, I’ll keep it! 😂

[@ZirkyPlays]

Tempted to do this to mine. The 3.8 sounds nice on the acceleration but the idle is so quiet. A V6 should be more vocal.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I ended up putting a resonator where the muffler was, the drone was too loud while driving. So now instead of a resonator and muffler, it has 2 resonators.

[@torreypires520]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse did you put a glasspaxks where the resonator was or just replace it with straight pipe. I'm guessing a glasspaxks could go where the resonator was and 1 where the muffler was. Just curious. Thanks

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I just left the stock resonator

[@ZeeboLaywicker]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse i have a 2002 park ave. i believe what you cut off was the resonator. i know it looks like a muffler, but its not..the muffler is just behind the converter, iirc. cut that off and leave the resonator, and it will have a much different sound.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

No, the rear part is the muffler. The long straight through part up front is the resonator. I'm not just saying this, I know from experience, that if you remove just the resonator, there won't be that much difference. I know, because I work on exhaust systems every day, and sometimes people come in with a leaky resonator, but don't have money for a new one, so we put a straight pipe in to fix the leak. I would never remove the rear muffler however for a "regular" person, as it would be too loud.

[@CornFed86]

Hard to tell in vid, did it sound pretty good? or did it make things rattle? I can only imagine it sounded decent. I'm a big fan of many dif things. To each their own.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Oh, I ended up putting a resonator, kind of like a glasspack where the muffler was. It was too loud for me, I just wanted to hear the engine a little.

[@torreypires520]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse I was going to ask about the resonator too. Did you put a 12" glasspaxks where the muffler was. Glasspaxks still sound good want this setup on my 05 Impala but with dual tips and 2 glasspaxks instead of mufflers and a highflow zzp cat with a u bend delete and a air intake. Should give it a better deeper sound. What do you think. Buick sounds good too 💪🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BruceChastain]

sure why not, and I like how you kept it factory looking from the outside. But do you have to be at all concerned about state inspection?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Bruce Chastain New Jersey has tough emissions laws, but the muffler doesn't change the emissions, the factory catalytic converter is still in place. Also the car is not that loud. I do custom exhaust all the time, but only behind the converter. Thanks for watching!

[@BruceChastain]

years ago my wife had a '97 grandprix GTP with the super charged 3.8, might have been cool to do something like this for that car. But we left it 100% stock.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Bruce Chastain the 3.8 is a great engine, used for many years.

[@cocodog85]

did this to my 04 pontiac grand prix with dual mufflers. i put on a straight through up swept four pipe system. i really looked boss and was loud. it did give a boost in power with the straight in induction system. but after six years i went back to a single muffler...i just couldn't take the noise any more. my neighbours were happy too. i might get an electric cut out on my new ride. 👹

[@youngseanconnery8577]

i want to know how many cars have been f-ed up by a guy with a sawzall?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

😄

[@johnwagner4559]

U wanna make it sound nice? A turbo muffler or a $75 flowmaster 44.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Actually, It was a little too loud for me, so I ended up putting a resonator where the muffler was. It now sounds perfect for me, just a little sound, but not too noisy.

[@johnwagner4559]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse Actually, I'm going with a flowmaster delta flow 50 on my lesabre. Nice deep throaty note but moderate so not too load.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

@@johnwagner4559 flowmaster has the best sound in my opinion.

[@johnwagner4559]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse I hope it gives me what I'm looking for..

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

@@johnwagner4559 when I first removed the muffler it still had a resonator, it had too much of a drone. Now it has two resonators instead of a resonator and a muffler. I'm very happy with the sound right now. I think flowmasters sound best on V8s, but I've heard some 4.3 Chevy and 4.0 Ford's that sound awesome with them. I might try one on this eventually.

[@mariscion2124]

My 3.8l V6 Buick is dead silent, but I want her to have a bit of sound, but nothing too obnoxious, and also cheap, LOL.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

This was a little loud for me, so I put a resonator where the straight pipe was. So, it now has 2 resonators instead of a resonator and a muffler.

[@kenshin034]

Resonator delete only works best especially at higher rpms

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I delete a ton of resonators but not for performance reasons. People come in with them rusted out and I give them the option of replacing it or deleting it. 99% of people choose the delete because it's cheaper and doesn't make it much louder.

[@kenshin034]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse yea big on keeping the stock muffler and maybe do tips don’t need too loud for sure

[@torreypires520]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse could you put a glasspaxks where the resonator was. Will it depen the sound or would it be better to replace with pipe

[@firstnamelastname4622]

What is the diameter on that stock exhaust piping?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Its been a while, but I think it's 2 1/4.

[@aaronwilsonpt]

At 2:38 when you’re bending the metal back, what is the diameter? Like how big is the hole if that makes sense. I want to buy a glass pack and idk if I’d need extensions or Something

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I think the pipe is 2 1/4, so you can buy a piece that's made to go over 2 1/4.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

So, if you buy a 2 1/4 glass pack, it should fit over top of the pipe. It could be 2 1/2, but I think it's 2 1/4.

[@JaacoS1KRR]

Quarter " is a big gap to fill on some tiny pipe lol, I'd say go 2 5/8" pipe and if needed slightly die grind the ID a little wider

[@Vejita88]

Nice shop.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Thanks, it's kind of cluttered because we like to collect antiques but people like looking at all of the cool stuff.

[@daniel-davis]

My dad had a Buick grand national and he had only glass packs right off the headers then stopped. It rattled the floor board pretty badly.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Grand nationals are awesome

[@SK84L1F3123]

How much did this cost, have the same car and want to do this as well

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

You should be able to get this done for about $75.

[@YakmanOx]

Subtle but spicy.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Wolfman B. I just wanted a little sound, it kinda had a drone sound to it, so I put a resonator where the muffler was. It now has a good tone.

[@YakmanOx]

Refuse Reuse I have an '01 3800 firebird, so I'm thinking muff delete with resonator too

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Wolfman B. Yeah, so my Buick has two resonators now instead of a resonator and muffler. For me that was the perfect sound. It's actually a resonator from a Challenger but I think even a glass pack would do the trick. I would cut the muffler off and take it for a drive to see if you like it.

[@YakmanOx]

Refuse Reuse thanks for advice and the quick response!

[@ericchapman8956]

I mean...... its loud now so... if thats what you were going for... good job?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Thanks?

[@malcolmsimpson8971]

Where are you located

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Egg Harbor City NJ

[@michealforbes5203]

We just not gonna talk about how he didn’t even wear gloves when welding

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

You're welcome to talk about it. I do this everyday, what about it?

[@hivenom1546]

How much they do it for?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

$75

[@juniperburton7693]

Do these cars have U Bends?

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

I'm not sure what you mean, I've never heard of that before.

[@juniperburton7693]

@@TomPetersonRefuseReuse A dramatic U shape bend in the exhaust pipe. Apparently all W Body cars had them.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Oh, can't remember. The only car that I can think of like that is a newer jeep wrangler.

[@ViperSRTnACR]

FYI, unless your car has a turbo, taking off the muffler and zeroing out the back pressure is only going to cause you to lose power and torque. Ideally, you want a high flow muffler and no cats or at least high flow cats. That will help to maximize your power.

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

This car has a catalytic converter and a resonator, so still has back pressure.

[@aydenr2060]

Just weight reduction. Maybe 3hp gain

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Ok

[@rahoffman123]

Its a lux car not a flippen honda so sad

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

You'll get over it.

[@mikesmith-uc4gx]

Why

[@hannahkruse3138]

Why not

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

Because

[@DanBurgess-hp1mj]

Just replace the GD muffler !

[@TomPetersonRefuseReuse]

This comment makes zero sense.