Question about Exhaust , HELP
11-22-2010, 03:32 AM
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Question about Exhaust , HELP
I am looking to remove central resonator to 3" straight pipes and i want to keep stock mufflers its gonne work or not , i am just wondering if i am gonne get new sound and meantime i dont want to lose any hp or torque ? i dont know anything about this exhaust system i need little help , i am looking to get aggressive sound and i am collage student i am broke i dont want to spend a lot for Meisterschaft exhaust. Any suggestion?? plz help
11-22-2010, 05:27 AM
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Hi. I have been doing a lot of research on this the past week and have found that there are several options. First, yes, you can remove your resonator and replace with straight pipes no problem, and most people use 3" or 2.75". Second, you could also do an x-pipe, but most people as johncy2000 have stated should place it closer to the manifolds. Third, it seems the consensus is that you will lose torque down low if you only remove the resonator, but if you remove the secondary cat it balances out the power loss.
Again, some people use 3" straight pipe or an x-pipe in place of the secondary cat. From doing research I am starting to believe that this is optimal if you are going to remove your resonator, and if you want to keep your exhaust sound exotic or European it is best to use an x-pipe because of how the frequencies or whatever bounce off each other lol. I am just summarizing everything I have read from dozens of threads, so it is basically the consensus from what members on the forum think.
Again, some people use 3" straight pipe or an x-pipe in place of the secondary cat. From doing research I am starting to believe that this is optimal if you are going to remove your resonator, and if you want to keep your exhaust sound exotic or European it is best to use an x-pipe because of how the frequencies or whatever bounce off each other lol. I am just summarizing everything I have read from dozens of threads, so it is basically the consensus from what members on the forum think.
11-22-2010, 11:15 AM
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Thing I love about you is that you are a straight shooter, statement is very true though
11-22-2010, 12:40 PM
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I know, but seriously. These are the same people that do all the fun things to their cars, do no maint. and then throw a huge fit and say what a piece of crap the car is when it breaks. Preventative maint. goes a long ways!
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11-22-2010, 01:31 PM
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Hey boy thx for answering my question , second i have 5 year warranty on my car and my uncle is mercedes benz specialist and now my second major is auto technician especially Benz and Bmw . I use to have this car back in german and before you buy your 55 here i was driving there when they come out first .Next time try to answer my question or not gtfo
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Hi. I have been doing a lot of research on this the past week and have found that there are several options. First, yes, you can remove your resonator and replace with straight pipes no problem, and most people use 3" or 2.75". Second, you could also do an x-pipe, but most people as johncy2000 have stated should place it closer to the manifolds. Third, it seems the consensus is that you will lose torque down low if you only remove the resonator, but if you remove the secondary cat it balances out the power loss.
Again, some people use 3" straight pipe or an x-pipe in place of the secondary cat. From doing research I am starting to believe that this is optimal if you are going to remove your resonator, and if you want to keep your exhaust sound exotic or European it is best to use an x-pipe because of how the frequencies or whatever bounce off each other lol. I am just summarizing everything I have read from dozens of threads, so it is basically the consensus from what members on the forum think.
Again, some people use 3" straight pipe or an x-pipe in place of the secondary cat. From doing research I am starting to believe that this is optimal if you are going to remove your resonator, and if you want to keep your exhaust sound exotic or European it is best to use an x-pipe because of how the frequencies or whatever bounce off each other lol. I am just summarizing everything I have read from dozens of threads, so it is basically the consensus from what members on the forum think.
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Who you calling boy you little dweeb. If your uncle is such a great tech. then have him cut it off and re-weld it if you dont like it. I bet you had one on Germany! LOL What a tool! I was driving when you were in diapers little man. Watch your mouth little broke *** punk.
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Who you calling boy you little dweeb. If your uncle is such a great tech. then have him cut it off and re-weld it if you dont like it. I bet you had one on Germany! LOL What a tool! I was driving when you were in diapers little man. Watch your mouth little broke *** punk.
11-22-2010, 10:19 PM
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anyway, back on topic...i deleted my resonator and sec cats and just put an x-pipe where the resonator used to be.
I love the sound difference (admittedly, I wasn't looking for much, just a little more grunt). There was no sound difference after i removed just the resonator, but with both reso and sec cats out, i love it!
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anyway, back on topic...i deleted my resonator and sec cats and just put an x-pipe where the resonator used to be.
I love the sound difference (admittedly, I wasn't looking for much, just a little more grunt). There was no sound difference after i removed just the resonator, but with both reso and sec cats out, i love it!
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rut roh
anyway, back on topic...i deleted my resonator and sec cats and just put an x-pipe where the resonator used to be.
I love the sound difference (admittedly, I wasn't looking for much, just a little more grunt). There was no sound difference after i removed just the resonator, but with both reso and sec cats out, i love it!
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anyway, back on topic...i deleted my resonator and sec cats and just put an x-pipe where the resonator used to be.
I love the sound difference (admittedly, I wasn't looking for much, just a little more grunt). There was no sound difference after i removed just the resonator, but with both reso and sec cats out, i love it!
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11-22-2010, 10:58 PM
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hey funny kid stfu and dont talk **** behind internet , i am in los angles if you want to tell that on my face you ****in welcome come here and massage me,brain wash idiot , low life kid , i know its easy to talk **** by the internet ,second you should drive american junk .If you can not answer my question just dont ****in act like George bush
11-23-2010, 12:42 AM
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11-23-2010, 12:46 AM
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you guys dont think removing the resonator makes a difference? I totally disagree.. I removed mine and it is noticeably louder than stock now..
