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Old 03-03-06, 06:53 AM
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Default Has anyone switched to aftermarket resonator?

Hey guys, Just curious if anyone has install aftermarket resonators on the GS4? I'm curious if it has changed the overall tone of your exhaust system for better or worse?
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Edit:

Since I have to replace mine....I just bought these below. I was thinking of just leaving the resonators off when I redo my exhaust, I just think its going to be to loud for my taste.



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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
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Since I have to replace mine....I just bought these below. I was thinking of just leaving the resonators off when I redo my exhaust, I just think its going to be to loud for my taste.


Nice That is what I am thinking about doing since I have magnaflows already. Those resonators are lighter than stock (weight savings) and shaped differently (different tone). Just want to know how they sound before I bite.
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Nice That is what I am thinking about doing since I have magnaflows already. Those resonators are lighter than stock (weight savings) and shaped differently (different tone). Just want to know how they sound before I bite.

If your not in to much of a rush....I'll let you know in about 3 or so weeks when I get them installed.
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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
If your not in to much of a rush....I'll let you know in about 3 or so weeks when I get them installed.
Oh, no rush here buddy. It's still winter in NYC Yes, please let us know how it sounds when you get it done. That is something I really want to do if it does make a positive difference in tone. I don't want anyting too loud, just a nice V8 gurgle with a bit of thunder like a C6 Vette.
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I removed it and put a straight pipe. Sounds good.
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Originally Posted by PR FIEBRU
I removed it and put a straight pipe. Sounds good.
so it sounds good pr with the magnaflows and no resonator?
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i always wanted to use these inplace of a resonator. But they dont make them 2.25"

http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?CatCode=35001
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Originally Posted by GSoup
so it sounds good pr with the magnaflows and no resonator?

I've heard some of those sound clips these guys have done and it sounds good....just a bit to loud for my taste. I'm hoping these put me right in the middle between no res and just the Magnaflow's. I'll keep everyone posted after i get them installed.
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I think it sounds good. I guess one of these days you hear it for yourself. It is not that loud
It is just right for my taste.
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If you search for the video of my exhaust you can hear what it sounds like without resonators

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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
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Since I have to replace mine....I just bought these below. I was thinking of just leaving the resonators off when I redo my exhaust, I just think its going to be to loud for my taste.


Is that called a " Resonator " or a Muffler ?
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Originally Posted by jgscott
Is that called a " Resonator " or a Muffler ?
That pic is of a resonator
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