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Old 03-29-2007, 12:32 PM
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Okay so I looked into them a little bit. But are they needed in an exhaust system? And does it sound better if you replace it with a straight piping? sugestions? help?
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 01:12 PM
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definitely sounds better with a resonator. Will sound raspy without it. Magnaflow resonators are awesome, i just got a 22" for my custom catback and it sounds really smooth. Look on ebay for them, and the longer the better.
 
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Old 03-29-2007, 06:45 PM
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Alright, Thanks alot.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 03:31 AM
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resonators are the only way to stay sane.. the sound is not so good and will get old fast without one.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 05:50 AM
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A resonator works with the muffler to reduce noise, by making sound waves "cancel each other out".. without one it makes the exhaust sound like crap.. and like Flip said, magnaflow makes a nice one. [sm=smiley20.gif]
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 07:25 AM
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and to get even better sound, get a twin loop muffler. I've heard that its the sex
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 07:28 AM
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^^ relax, he should only get a twin loop if he wants the stock like sound, what kinda sound and performance are you looking for Overurhead360?
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 07:33 AM
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^ true, but i dont think i need to relax? Twin loops give a really mellow smooth sound though. If you want a big exhaust tip and a louder, more aggressive sound,theyre not for you.
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 07:54 AM
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thanks reiteration man
 
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Old 03-30-2007, 08:27 AM
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just cuz you pointed something out that i missed and agree with you gotta rude man?
 


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