replace resonator with straight pipe...
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From: Greenfield WI
replace resonator with straight pipe...
Much difference? Power? Sound? Advantages/disadvantages against h or x pipe? Considering I'm also going to run Dynomax Bullet mufflers in place of the stock ones.
Drifting
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From: Angier nc
i would consider changing the mufflers to the bullets first.if it is'nt loud enough you can ditch the resonater.in that case i would consider an x-pipe instead of straight pipe.if you still have your cats it probably won't be too loud.
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
replacing resonators
I have a 94 that I installed Dynamax mufflers on and there was not
enough change in exhaust note to really tell the difference. Went back and removed the resonators and difference was night and day in sound and performance. I could have probably just removed the resonators to start with and been ahead of the game. I now had a nice deep sound that I liked and a very annoying done from about 40 to 65 mph. Next step was headers and a X pipe. The X pipe killed the drone and was probably the best thing I did. Recommend that the X pipe be installed right where the exhaust bends to go into the tunnel and be at least the same diameter as your exhaust pipes. Also, if you replace your header pipes, get the front O2 senors locations placed on the inside of the pipes pointing towards the motor. This will save you alot of frustration down the road as they can be a real pain to change in thier current position.
Just my nickels worth.
Dray
enough change in exhaust note to really tell the difference. Went back and removed the resonators and difference was night and day in sound and performance. I could have probably just removed the resonators to start with and been ahead of the game. I now had a nice deep sound that I liked and a very annoying done from about 40 to 65 mph. Next step was headers and a X pipe. The X pipe killed the drone and was probably the best thing I did. Recommend that the X pipe be installed right where the exhaust bends to go into the tunnel and be at least the same diameter as your exhaust pipes. Also, if you replace your header pipes, get the front O2 senors locations placed on the inside of the pipes pointing towards the motor. This will save you alot of frustration down the road as they can be a real pain to change in thier current position.
Just my nickels worth.
Dray
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From: Roseville on the weekends/Pacifica Ca
Originally Posted by c494
Much difference? Power? Sound? Advantages/disadvantages against h or x pipe? Considering I'm also going to run Dynomax Bullet mufflers in place of the stock ones.
I didnt notice any difference in power but im sure it makes it louder with no resinator. I put flowmasters, H pipe and had the resonator replaced with straight pipe.
Here is a link to how it sounds, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHxFGF5-LI
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Its not restrictive at stock and near-stock power levels, so the only difference you'll really see is in sound.
That would make it pointless to me.
That would make it pointless to me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chicago Illinois
At one time I had straight pipes with Corsa exhaust with the resonator cut out and it was loud and some backfire at times and a lot of rumble when you let off the gas. The x pipe fixed those issues!
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Originally Posted by Dray
I have a 94 that I installed Dynamax mufflers on and there was not
enough change in exhaust note to really tell the difference. Went back and removed the resonators and difference was night and day in sound and performance. I could have probably just removed the resonators to start with and been ahead of the game. I now had a nice deep sound that I liked and a very annoying done from about 40 to 65 mph. Next step was headers and a X pipe. The X pipe killed the drone and was probably the best thing I did. Recommend that the X pipe be installed right where the exhaust bends to go into the tunnel and be at least the same diameter as your exhaust pipes. Also, if you replace your header pipes, get the front O2 senors locations placed on the inside of the pipes pointing towards the motor. This will save you alot of frustration down the road as they can be a real pain to change in thier current position.
Just my nickels worth.
Dray
enough change in exhaust note to really tell the difference. Went back and removed the resonators and difference was night and day in sound and performance. I could have probably just removed the resonators to start with and been ahead of the game. I now had a nice deep sound that I liked and a very annoying done from about 40 to 65 mph. Next step was headers and a X pipe. The X pipe killed the drone and was probably the best thing I did. Recommend that the X pipe be installed right where the exhaust bends to go into the tunnel and be at least the same diameter as your exhaust pipes. Also, if you replace your header pipes, get the front O2 senors locations placed on the inside of the pipes pointing towards the motor. This will save you alot of frustration down the road as they can be a real pain to change in thier current position.
Just my nickels worth.
Dray
