Removing resonators=More horsepower?
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Removing resonators=More horsepower?
I am considering removing the resonators to gain a couple extra ponies? What can I expect? Is this a good idea? Bad idea? Make the car louder? Sound better? Reasonance get out of control?
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (McShagger)
I removed mine to give Baby a throatier sound, it's still not as loud as I would like it. I am considering straight pipes. :D
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (Opium)
Running straight pipe it horrible, you will lose low end torque. I did that and did not like it. I put in a Dr. Gas X pipe that make me smile. It sound good and recovered low end torque also.
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (McShagger)
I got the Mid-Am Eliminators before they quit selling them. I can't tell much seat-of-the-pants difference but it sure sounds a lot better.
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (McShagger)
I am considering removing the resonators to gain a couple extra ponies? What can I expect? Is this a good idea? Bad idea? Make the car louder? Sound better? Reasonance get out of control?
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (Red ZEE06)
I also removed the resonator and put in straight pipes. Then I moved on to an X-pipe. The x-pipe is the way to go. If you want to go this route and dont want to spend an azzload of money on a Dr. Gas ask my how. :yesnod:
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (VictorRussell'92)
Will the Dr. Gas x-pipe work in an old 85? I don't know too much about how to route stuff like that, so if it does fit... I want one. I've heard nothing but good things about them!
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Re: Removing resonators=More horsepower? (Corvettaholic)
If you want to do that my suggestion is that you convert the whole exhaust system to something like the late model LT1 cars that have true duals. It is pretty easy to do, and you can purchase the LT1 exhaust hangers from the local dealer. I am in the process of converting a friends 89 L98 car soon with a 3" B&B system.
