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06-05-2004, 03:25 PM
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Originally posted by 430
No problems with emissions. You will have more noise which may or may not be a bad thing.
No problems with emissions. You will have more noise which may or may not be a bad thing.
06-05-2004, 03:33 PM
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ahopeter, how much more louder is the car after removing the resonator?
ahopeter, how much more louder is the car after removing the resonator?
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06-05-2004, 05:21 PM
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Originally posted by ahopeter
thanks 430, i asked cause ive already done it, but have emissions coming up...wanted to know if i needed to put it back on. according to my friend i do... i didnt believe him, thats why im checking with the forum. appreciate the help!
thanks 430, i asked cause ive already done it, but have emissions coming up...wanted to know if i needed to put it back on. according to my friend i do... i didnt believe him, thats why im checking with the forum. appreciate the help!
06-05-2004, 11:23 PM
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Smart move not believeing your friend. The resonator is really just a muffler, a perforated tube with something to act as a sound absorber.
Smart move not believeing your friend. The resonator is really just a muffler, a perforated tube with something to act as a sound absorber.
06-06-2004, 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by s0vietbenz
does it give more horsepower?
does it give more horsepower?
06-07-2004, 11:18 AM
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I don't like "loose weight", it makes rattles!
I think the weight saving will be insignificant.
You might not gain horsepower, sometimes a change in back pressure can make things worse.... not always, but it has happened.
Anyway, the horsepower change should also be insignificant.
Greg
I think the weight saving will be insignificant.
You might not gain horsepower, sometimes a change in back pressure can make things worse.... not always, but it has happened.
Anyway, the horsepower change should also be insignificant.
Greg
06-07-2004, 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by Greg Elmassian
I don't like "loose weight", it makes rattles!
I think the weight saving will be insignificant.
You might not gain horsepower, sometimes a change in back pressure can make things worse.... not always, but it has happened.
Anyway, the horsepower change should also be insignificant.
Greg
I don't like "loose weight", it makes rattles!
I think the weight saving will be insignificant.
You might not gain horsepower, sometimes a change in back pressure can make things worse.... not always, but it has happened.
Anyway, the horsepower change should also be insignificant.
Greg
If I remember correctly the resonator was surpsingly heavy.
06-07-2004, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by AznxKCBoy
hmm kinda confused now. So is it a bad/good thing to remove resonator? or it really doesnt matter removing or not?
hmm kinda confused now. So is it a bad/good thing to remove resonator? or it really doesnt matter removing or not?
bad..... louder, less backpressure (low end)
depends on what you want to have happen.
06-05-2019, 11:32 AM
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x166 resonator delete question
2015 GL550
Would like to delete the resonator to get a bit more sound out of this big air pump. All I hear is rushing air (slightly open tailgate with cargo too big to fit) WOT=Wooooosh, no growl!
I have read a lot of threads on resonator delete on several MBZ models. Has anyone done the resonator delete on a X166? If so, does it "drown" at highway speeds?
Made this mistake with a v6 & Flowmaster setup, BAD...
Just want to make sure it will still be quiet at cruising speeds (10-80mph)??? Just bark more at WOT?
HAS ANYONE DONE A RESONATOR DELETE ON A X166 GL550?
experienced advice appreciated
Thanks
Would like to delete the resonator to get a bit more sound out of this big air pump. All I hear is rushing air (slightly open tailgate with cargo too big to fit) WOT=Wooooosh, no growl!
I have read a lot of threads on resonator delete on several MBZ models. Has anyone done the resonator delete on a X166? If so, does it "drown" at highway speeds?
Made this mistake with a v6 & Flowmaster setup, BAD...
Just want to make sure it will still be quiet at cruising speeds (10-80mph)??? Just bark more at WOT?
HAS ANYONE DONE A RESONATOR DELETE ON A X166 GL550?
experienced advice appreciated
Thanks
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04-12-2020, 11:57 PM
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You won’t feel any difference in terms of power.
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E Coupe C207, ML W166, ML W164, Sprinter 1500/144, W111 SB220 Fintail(s), A5 chassis Beetle 5+5
I have a CLK 500 with M113. I looked at a sport muffler, but fitment was a pain, so I swapped in a Vibrant performance resonator. It worked great. Yes a little louder, but it sounds WAY better, and no drone.
Best $50 ever. https://smile.amazon.com/Vibrant-Per...TPI/ref=sr_1_4
Best $50 ever. https://smile.amazon.com/Vibrant-Per...TPI/ref=sr_1_4
