removal of resonator between the tb and airbox

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03-07-2008, 03:55 PM

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removal of resonator between the tb and airbox

has anyone removed the resonator between the airbox and tb? i was gonna remove it and plug it. i know i wont gain any performance, just figuring maybe i would remove it

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03-07-2008, 05:07 PM

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? Maybe that a CLP thing? I don't remember anything in that path on a cls.

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03-07-2008, 09:58 PM

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i did that on the ct icebox and the car hummed like a mad man. couldn't take and put it back to the way it was.

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03-08-2008, 05:15 AM

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i have a 2003 clp. i wonder if it was only on the 2003 clp?

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03-08-2008, 09:18 AM

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It's just for sound control at certain RPM's.

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03-08-2008, 09:35 AM

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Ok yeah it was CLP only according to my service manual. I see it in the pic.
You don't want to mess with that. It's there to quiet the intake. Removing it will as stated result in a loud hum.
If you want gains remove the resonator in the fender & put in a K&N.

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