Resonator delete?

[jagamite]

Looks like my resonator is starting to go -- rotting at the welded seams and leaking. I was thinking about replacing it with regular exhaust pipe, but I'm not sure how it will sound. How much louder will it be without a resonator? Will it be really noticeably louder? I heard at a few sound clips, but I'd like more opinions since they weren't the best quality. Thanks.

 

[Bio248]

it will be more raspy. i put a glasspack where my resonator was.

 

[UR LOSN]

another vote for a glasspack!!!! these cars are HORRIBLY raspy without one!!

 

[TDCRacing]

So a glass pack is pretty much the same as a resignator

 

[jagamite]

How long do glasspacks usually last? I heard their lifespan is not too great.

 

[UR LOSN]

a few years?

 

[blueguy]

Until all the glass gets blown out of em...you can also replace it with a stock Res. as that is what I did...found it online and just had it welded in...bet you someone on this whole site has one lying around

 

[Jakegday]

just wondering, would there be any performance/economic gain from doing this?

 

[Bio248]

nope, only sound.

 

[jagamite]

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