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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Delete mufflers AND resonators from SL600?

The muffler delete mod is popular here (I have it) and with good reason. It really gives the SL600 cars an SL65 type sound.

However, has anyone tried deleting both the mufflers AND resonators?

Even with my mufflers cut off, the car is still fairly quiet. I wouldn't mind if it were even louder.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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There are no resonators on your car. Only 2 giant beer keg size primary cats. That's it...

The next step is to replace those with race cats, or go catless...
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
There are no resonators on your car. Only 2 giant beer keg size primary cats. That's it...

The next step is to replace those with race cats, or go catless...
Tempting. I may save that mod for the next SL since I'm now less then a year away from getting rid of mine.
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Originally Posted by Benz-O-Rama
There are no resonators on your car. Only 2 giant beer keg size primary cats. That's it...

The next step is to replace those with race cats, or go catless...
BOR,
I thought there are 2 sets of resonators.....?
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Originally Posted by Vabene7
BOR,
I thought there are 2 sets of resonators.....?
Not on the SL....

Downpipe/Beer Keg/Muffler/Atmosphere. That's it, on the SL600/65
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