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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GER_545SMG' date='Oct 29 2004, 08:35 PM
Does the resonator or exh valve have any effect on back pressure, and have you noticed any engine faults or any other repercussions as a result of the mod?? Positive or negative aside from the nice sound.

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I've put 500 miles on the car since (mellow to very spirited) and their are no negative repercussions to date...only that nice exhaust tone...
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:42 PM
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As I posted on another thread, I took out the big 14 lb. resonator, but have not been impressed with the results at all. I did a video for you tonight, but I think the shop may have closed my flap during the 28 days they held it hostage. Just got it back yesterday.
I am not having any success with the AVI file. May try it separately. One more time . . .
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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I gave up on uploading. Try this.

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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 29 2004, 10:42 PM
As I posted on another thread, I took out the big 14 lb. resonator, but have not been impressed with the results at all.? I did a video for you tonight, but I think the shop may have closed my flap during the 28 days they held it hostage. Just got it back yesterday.
I am not having any success with the AVI file. May try it separately. One more time . . .
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So the the other two resonators (the ones I removed) are still in place and the flap may be closed...is that correct? I'm tempted to pull out the resonator that you removed too...probably would help a bit...and still would probably be quiet compared with what the aftermarket has out. Hell you can always just have them put back in if you don't like the results...it's a pretty low risk mod for that reason
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Oct 29 2004, 10:04 PM
[quote name='JDN' date='Oct 29 2004, 10:42 PM']As I posted on another thread, I took out the big 14 lb. resonator, but have not been impressed with the results at all.? I did a video for you tonight, but I think the shop may have closed my flap during the 28 days they held it hostage. Just got it back yesterday.
I am not having any success with the AVI file. May try it separately. One more time . . .
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So the the other two resonators (the ones I removed) are still in place and the flap may be closed...is that correct? I'm tempted to pull out the resonator that you removed too...probably would help a bit...and still would probably be quiet compared with what the aftermarket has out. Hell you can always just have them put back in if you don't like the results...it's a pretty low risk mod for that reason
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Old Oct 29, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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You are right about the conditions. Remember though that taking the big one out means it has to be replaced with a shop-fabricated piece. No problem, but will set you back a bit more than the $65. I would think that to take it all out and then put it back would cost $350-$400 to get back to square one.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 29 2004, 11:54 PM
I gave up on uploading. Try this.

14# Resonator Removed
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Hey JDN, glad you have your car back. Sounds pretty good on my 'puter. What don't you like about it?
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:34 AM
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Doesn't sound like yours, realty. Also, the dealer shop mechanic must have closed the flap since condensation is only coming out of one side. From inside the car, it's almost a non event.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 30 2004, 08:34 AM
Doesn't sound like yours, realty. Also, the dealer shop mechanic must have closed the flap since condensation is only coming out of one side. From inside the car, it's almost a non event.
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 30 2004, 07:39 AM
Maybe I'll get you one for your birthday.?
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