resonator removal
 

any negatives? i cant think of anything... there are no sensors there right? thanks, just trying to achieve a deeper tone.

Will the change
 

in back-pressure make a difference?

the change in backpressure will be minimal and it might hurt low end SLIGHTLY, but help high end.

im just worried about tripping lights.

I had the resonator remove at the time the Brabus exhaust was installed on the ML...yes, deeper tone & no worries with warning lights.

i have the brabus exhaust on my ml also... so lose the resonator...thanks.

how many did you cut? thanks.

a friend tried to tell me that without a resonator that i will fail inspection... but i dont think so... anyone?

I've yet to get mine smog tho... but I don't believe there will be any issues.

when do you need inspection?

Honestly, don't know...I'm just waiting for the " smog certificate" requirement in the mail...correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it after 4 years?

couldnt tell you...im from jersey... cars before 01? every two years... new cars after every 4.

In California it's within the first 4 year you're require to do the SMOG. Not after. If your lucky enough like me, you'll need to do it at the 1st year. But then you'll be off the hook for the rest of the 3 years for all you crazy mods.

The only reason the resonator was ever installed in the first place was because they wanted a different sound. Autogunner.

thanks gunner.