Resonator info plz
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Resonator info plz
i have a early C4 and it has the resonator the car is 20 yrs old and ive had it on a stand and have had mechanics tell me that it rattles and its bad for the car i have to put a converter there SUPPOSEDLY for 500 dollars but i wanted to run straight pipe but theres a 02 sensor can i gut it out or what??? any advice is much needed thx
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From: Poop land
I bet you can muffle out the resonance REAL well with some potatos or bananas. Can't beat back pressure! 
ps: And your occupation is streetracing??? I bet you have a little 240SX with a ZR1 body kit. That's what I'm talking about!
ps: And your occupation is streetracing??? I bet you have a little 240SX with a ZR1 body kit. That's what I'm talking about!
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
It's probably just carbon buildup. Pour a half gallon of gas into the valve cover hole, this will dissolve the crap in the exhaust and get rid of the rattle. $500 is a good deal for a converter you should jump on that. You don't really need pipes after the converter anyways. For the 02, you should just remove it, it's only there for emissions.
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If it rattles just put a bracket around it & it will stop rattling. And if you have a TWIN TURBO ZR-1 engine I'd sure like to see some pics of it. I think that would be history-in-the-making 
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
It's probably just carbon buildup. Pour a half gallon of gas into the valve cover hole, this will dissolve the crap in the exhaust and get rid of the rattle. $500 is a good deal for a converter you should jump on that. You don't really need pipes after the converter anyways. For the 02, you should just remove it, it's only there for emissions.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Check your PMs. Also, sandblasting works good for cleaning the intake tract. Pretty easy to do while the cars running if you remove the throttle body.
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
Check your PMs. Also, sandblasting works good for cleaning the intake tract. Pretty easy to do while the cars running if you remove the throttle body.
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Have you gutted the o2 sensor yet? Heck, just remove it. It will make your car have a lot more horsepower and torque to the rear wheels. Buddy, I'm not just talking about a 5 hp gain, I'm talkin' about doin' wheelies everywhere you go. That is at least 1000 horsepower and you get to bully those twin turbo Supras as well!! Just put some big 27" slicks on the back! You'd need those tires for all the raw horsepower and torque you'll be making!!
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From: JUPITER FLORIDA
Its funny, If you read the latest corvette fever magazine there actually is a twin turbo zr1 in it. I thought that was funny seeing that the other day.
Maybe Its this guys! 
WOW how did you get it in the mag?
Maybe Its this guys!
WOW how did you get it in the mag?
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Originally Posted by cplonner
Its funny, If you read the latest corvette fever magazine there actually is a twin turbo zr1 in it. I thought that was funny seeing that the other day.
Maybe Its this guys! WOW how did you get it in the mag?
Maybe Its this guys!
WOW how did you get it in the mag?
I'd be willing to say it probably can take all Supras and have them bend over... 
With the grammar this guy is sportin', I don't even he owns a Corvette. Probably something along the lines of "Chevette" with ZR1 badges in it while being an automatic.
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From: Poop land
Originally Posted by cplonner
I almost feel bad for the guy... he seems dim witted. I hope we are not picking on a handycap here.... :o