murks

Hello, new here to the forums, so Hello everyone!
I Got a C32 here in the UK.
Has anyone done a resonator delete and can let me know what pipe size I would need to purchase, and what material the standard C32 Exhaust is made of?

I have good mig and arc welding skills, but need to know the pipe size and material of the exhaust so I can hire the right welder to put the replacement pipe in. It's very expensive to do custom exhaust work over here at a shop, and not as easy to get this mod done as it seems in the USA so I am going to have a go myself. (I have been quoted $300 USD to do this job, so can hire a welder for $40 and do it myself.)

Any tips to drop the exhaust system lower (get top of pipes welded) or what welder type, pipe type, and rough amp settings would really help thanks.
Thanks alot for any info,
Regards, Murks

jturkel

welcome to the forum Murks!

i used a 3" stainless steel pipe in place of the resonator. i think that is larger than most though.....most i believe do a 2.5 or 2.75"

resonator delete is a GREAT first mod.....and after a day or two (takes that long i think to rebreak in the exhaust system and get the new sound) you will love it. car should have come without it.

and 300 is ridiculous. it cost me 30 for the pipe and 5o or 60 for the labor on my car (all USD)

saer1one

i agree with jturkel, 3" should be fine.. and $300 is a rediculous price..! it shouldnt cost that much, keep looking you'll find someone to negotiate with.. and welcome to the forum..

SilverBulletAMG

Anything more than $150 is a rip. While you're removing the resonator, take out the rear cats as well.

AnimC32

Would removing rear cats allow to pass SMOG inspections (in CA)

jturkel

if it isnt visual yes....i heard of an SL55 with a resonator delete, deleted secondary cats, and high flow primaries passing emissions in CA

rockjock

Pics? lol
I think a 2.75 slides over pretty well of the remaining pipe and gives a good weld spot-3" on mine worked fine-40 in labor total-some places wont pull cats-I try not to push if they say no right away-the res delete may be enough for you (it is for me on the 55)-welcome!

jturkel

pics? naw....i dont have any of the SL55 setup.....just something i hear

secondary delete you will definitely pass emission.....there aren't even O2s on the secondaries. the only hard part is finding a shop that will understand that and willingly cut them off........i got turned down by a shop when asked them to remove my resonator. guy was like "don't want to mess with MB electronics. too much stuff going on." and i was like "dude, its the resonator".....and he was like "my guy in here has been doing exhausts for 25 yrs and says its not wise on MB. it will mess up the ECU." and i was like "you know what? with that kind of statement, i'm glad you aren't cutting my resonator out. i wouldn't want you to, since you guys BOTH clearly don't know anything about MBs.".......and so i left lol, end rant

saer1one

did you throw your slushie at him..?

jturkel

my slushie (am i missing something here)? haha....if i had one i would have....or maybe a piece of pizza, like that one fan did at the other at Fenway Park after the one fan prevented a player from catching the ball (one of the funniest replays ever)

saer1one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVeLp...eature=related

funny ****..! well deserved..!

jturkel

ahh! great find!

tastylicks

Thanks for posting that, I'm still laughing! "Here it comes!"

TemjinX2

most shops in cali won't remove the cats...technically its illegal. but you should be able to pass long as your primary is working well...but honestly i wouldn't chance it.

W203Ramos

any one know of a shop in NY at would do a resonator delete? 5 shops have turned me down so far. or if any one knows of a diy resonator delete kit for c 32?

firstshadow

Had my resonator removed the other day, replaced it with a 3" pipe. The car actually has some character now!

jturkel

DIY? you would have to "chop" (not literally with an ax) the resonator off and weld the replacement pipe in its place.

any exhaust shop should do it. if they give you an argument, tell them you have FOUR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS. Two in the front (the primaries), and two in the middle (the secondaries), and those are all in front of the resonator (which is just for sound deadening). resonator has nothing to do with emissions. then again, if you need to explain this to an exhaust shop, go elsewhere

Tump43

You know, I'm in the same boat in NY. I have not yet found an exhaust shop that will do this. The second they hear cat removal, they refuse. Have to keep looking. Anyone have any leads?

SilverBulletAMG

Change your wording. They aren't stupid, but don't call them cats. Ask if they can remove the resonator and those extra thingy's hanging back there (honk-honk-wink-wink) then drop a $20 or other appropriate tip. It also helps to go in and befriend them first. Most shops I've found will do whatever you want as long as they trust you.

pointman

I have been wanting to do this on my 32 forever now. But I fear the terrible shops around here will cut off something else by mistake.

Lenin

For the New York guys, I can get you in contact with a North NJ shop. The place is right by GW bridge. If interested, send me a PM. I have done my Res delete, secondary cats delete and a new Supersprint exhaust (amoung counteless other things) at that palce.

pointman

PMed you. That is pretty damn close.

SilverBulletAMG

It would be pretty hard for them to screw something up. Not much under there exhaust wise, and anything that is on there between the front cats and muffler is what you want removed. Shouldn't be anything to worry about.

pointman

Thanks Bullet. I think I am gonna take a tour of local places in a bit and see if I can get it done tonight. That would be sweet.

W203Ramos

found a shop that would do just about anything with exhaust work in Bellerose, NY. saw a cls 65 with a full ss exhaust res and sec cats removed on the hydrolic while I was there. I'm getting mine done this w/e