mid muffler removal
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mid muffler removal
has anyone done it on a CL? we don't have the big resonator like the TL's so how does it sound? i will be keeping the stock mufflers.
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You mean the exhaust resonator? I used to have a straight pipe from cat-back going into oem mufflers. Nice deep sound imo...
have since deleted the intake resonator & installed Tanabe cat-back exhaust...still kept the straight pipe tho...
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I removed my mid-muffler a couple weeks ago, sounds real good to me. Its not too deep and gives it more bark when you step on the gas.
I'll try and take a video of what it sounds like before and after I install my CT headers
I'll try and take a video of what it sounds like before and after I install my CT headers
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mid muffler, resonator, was sure what to call it. does it really make a difference? it so tiny. i took the intake resonator out and that made a big difference.
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A few members have done it. I did when I had my CL. Gave mine a custom cat back.
Originally I had straight pipes in the back which was SUPER loud.
I through on dual tipped mufflers to tone it down. The exhaust sounded really good after that.
Originally I had straight pipes in the back which was SUPER loud.
I through on dual tipped mufflers to tone it down. The exhaust sounded really good after that.
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depends on what you're going for. If you don't mind a hyper rattle sound btwn 2-3k rpms then its for you. If you would mind that, it isnt for you... all personal pref, I suppose.
Me personally, I knew what I was getting myself into when I deleted the mid-muff and then the cat, so yes it was worth it for me
Me personally, I knew what I was getting myself into when I deleted the mid-muff and then the cat, so yes it was worth it for me
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its a deeper tone... if u have ur backseat removed, then its really looud inside, but outside it isnt as loud... yes it gets raspy when the engine is still cold and u step on it, but once its warm, it keeps a steady deep tone until u just gun it.
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depends on what you're going for. If you don't mind a hyper rattle sound btwn 2-3k rpms then its for you. If you would mind that, it isnt for you... all personal pref, I suppose.
Me personally, I knew what I was getting myself into when I deleted the mid-muff and then the cat, so yes it was worth it for me![Shrug](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/shrug.gif)
Me personally, I knew what I was getting myself into when I deleted the mid-muff and then the cat, so yes it was worth it for me
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on mine, its perfectly "stock" sounding cruising on the highway 55+mph
the only noise it makes on highway driving is if you pass aggressively or start up from a tollbooth (or just stop and go during rushhour).
You should definetly remove the mid-muffler though!! A shop can do it for $20 unless you can do it yourself. I guarentee you'll be 100% satisfied with the removal!
the only noise it makes on highway driving is if you pass aggressively or start up from a tollbooth (or just stop and go during rushhour).
You should definetly remove the mid-muffler though!! A shop can do it for $20 unless you can do it yourself. I guarentee you'll be 100% satisfied with the removal!
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poeple have done it before. on both the 2g CL and TL. With the TL guys, it almost always makes it better. The CL is a different story. Its a mixed reaction with some saying it sounds better and others saying it makes it raspy. Remove at your own risk, i perfer to keep it safe and save my money.
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alright i'm getting the resonator removed and straight pipe installed. mandrel bent and welded. i hope i like it. if not i'll throw on a one of those 12" dynomax resonators and try that out.
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I have done it. From a conservative stand point, the sound is the difference between the OMG look I have on my when I hear....then see...the stereo typical rice rocket, one of those cars that gives imports a bad rap with primmer paint, a ten foot tall spoiler and the dragging chrome fart can that looks like it was welded on by a crack head. If you are into that sound, it is for you. Bottom line is that it adds a shit load or rasp between 2-3K and is pretty embarrassing if your car is not really a race car. If you do a complete header back to stock muffler, it sounds great with a 2.5-3"x18-30" Magnaflow resonator. Use only the 4" Outside diameter or it will hang and hit speed bumps. I have a 2.5" RT cat and 2.5" piping through an 18x4" (2.5" Through pipe) with a Y-pipe and 2.25" to the stock mufflers. Sounds like stock but with slightly more bass and certainly much better flow. No rasp and it looks amazing from behind. To each his own though. If that is what you like I respect it. However, if you are trying to add power the only way to do that with exhaust mods is through larger piping. So the res delete mod is kind of silly unless you love tons of rasp. 2cents
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i got it done. raspy between 2-3k. sound decent but too loud in between those rpm. gonna throw on a magnaflow resonator tomorrow. tone down the rasp a bit.
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got the Magnaflow resonator on. not more drone and rasp. so mid muffler delete only sounds good with the Magnaflow resonator. used all the stock tubing. magnaflow muffler #14414.
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I'll help everyone out with the trouble of deciding to remove their mid-muffler or not. Give me until tomorrow and I will post what a CL-S w/ stock headers and exhaust w/ mid-muffler delete option sounds like inside the cabin. I will also ask my friend if we can record his TL-P w/ stock headers and HKS Superdraggers axle-back w/ deleted mid-muffler too
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I'll help everyone out with the trouble of deciding to remove their mid-muffler or not. Give me until tomorrow and I will post what a CL-S w/ stock headers and exhaust w/ mid-muffler delete option sounds like inside the cabin. I will also ask my friend if we can record his TL-P w/ stock headers and HKS Superdraggers axle-back w/ deleted mid-muffler too ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Awww I'm real sorry guys! I was gonna take the ol' video recording device out today and record the deleted mid-muffler....BUT....I jumped ship to modified exhaust setup ![Yum](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yum.gif)
I received my GReddy Evo2 cat-back yesterday in the UPS drop-off and decided, since it was a beautiful day in Chicago, to get it installed.![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Now I just gotta wait for it to be a lot warmer and do my headers and Icebox upgrade! lol
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I received my GReddy Evo2 cat-back yesterday in the UPS drop-off and decided, since it was a beautiful day in Chicago, to get it installed.
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Now I just gotta wait for it to be a lot warmer and do my headers and Icebox upgrade! lol
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I thought I got a Magnaflow but I checked my order details and it wasn't.
Vibrant 1140 2.25" Ultra Quiet Resonator
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E3VHW8
It did a great job and was cheap.
Vibrant 1140 2.25" Ultra Quiet Resonator
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E3VHW8
It did a great job and was cheap.
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im assuming that you mean install magnaflow mufflers over mid muff delete then yes. But i would replace the mid muff with aftermarket resonator over replacing the mufflers.
stock mufflers are already pretty good. and if you just wanna add sound then im sure a resonator is cheaper then 2 mufflers.
stock mufflers are already pretty good. and if you just wanna add sound then im sure a resonator is cheaper then 2 mufflers.