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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I have a 06 Impala SS and thought I deleted the resonator by cuttin off the 2 mufflers in the back and putting a straight 3.5 wide inch pipe running straight from the exhaust pipes. Was that correct?
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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The resonator is like a pre muffler, its before the rear mufflers and in the single portion of pipe in about the middle of the car.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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OOOHH NNNOOOO, SO I TOOK OFF THE MUFFLERS, AND LEFT THE RESONATOR. SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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lol well dont worry, it should still sound good as it is. Since you left the resonator on you have less rasp than I do (no resonator and a cutout before the mufflers). The resonator doesn't hurt performance in any way so you're good.
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Damn can anyone recommend some mufflers i can put back on my car now??????
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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(lol well dont worry, it should still sound good as it is. Since you left the resonator on you have less rasp than I do (no resonator and a cutout before the mufflers). The resonator doesn't hurt performance in any way so you're good.)



iT SOUNDS GREAT BUT NOW IM WORRIED SINCE I DONT HAVE THE MUFFLERS AND I STILL HAVE THE RESONATORS I AM GONNA LOSE POWER??????
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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iT SOUNDS GREAT BUT NOW IM WORRIED SINCE I DONT HAVE THE MUFFLERS AND I STILL HAVE THE RESONATORS I AM GONNA LOSE POWER??????
No, you won't lose power. You actually picked up power by getting rid of the factory mufflers since they are restrictive as heck. Now your exhaust flows more freely = moAr powerz!

If you're worried about the "back pressure theory" you could have maybe lost a little low RPM torque feel, but the power difference will be felt in the higher RPM range.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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you are right i do feel some pressure has gone away. Do you recommend I buy some after market mufflers, and put them back on?????
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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LOL, can't say I've ever heard of someone confusing their mufflers with the resonator.

As far as putting them back, if you like the way it sounds, don't worry about it.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bugzy530
you are right i do feel some pressure has gone away. Do you recommend I buy some after market mufflers, and put them back on?????
Like 20SS07 said, as long as you like how it sounds then don't worry about and leave it as it is. I'm sure you'll get plenty compliments on how it sounds like I get.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Really? I think somebody's bustin our *****.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:30 AM
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well if he isnt then he sure has some ***** cutting **** up before he knows what it is! im a little impressed

3.5 inch pipe is pretty excessive though
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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It's the first Ive heard of.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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yeah can u beleive i have had people look at my car and actually compliement, about 2 people has gone today to do the same work i have done i wish i could attach a pic you all how it sounds and looks. ANyone knw how??????
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Now i know how the mufflers got cut off
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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NEVER WRENCH ON YOUR CAR AGAIN! LOL I jest. We all got to start somewhere. I strongly suspect this would sound badass, I’ve been considering doing this my self. There may have been a thread around here somewhere. Most discoveries where found accidentally.
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