dciblades

There was a thread a couple of days ago about cutting out the 2 silencers and replacing it with a straigt pipe. Well i'm silly so i did it today, man well worth the $58 i spent. I also have a injen CAI and the combo makes it sound mean when takin off.

GaleForce

Can you explain what I should tell the custom exhaust people? I want to do this too!

dciblades

Well one place i went to said it woul cost $150 bucks and tried to get all tecnichal with me, dont buy into it. Take it to a place that will lift it up and give you a free estimate, tell them you just want from before the first silencer to right after the second silencer cutt and replaced with 2 1/4" pipe. It took these guys 30min to do it and i took the old pipes home in my trrunk (3ft)

rets

http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84044

GaleForce

Thanks a ton guys. I may do this over the weekend if I can find some money. Just spend 300 on getting my bumper repaired.

GaleForce

Does this void any warranties?

ed99

Does it produce a deeper throaty sound now? Does the car run smoother with less restrictions?

groper

I did this mod several months ago and after a a couple of days I went back to the shop to put the resonators back on. The sound wasn't what I expected. It sounded raspy and kind of like those fart cans on modded hondas although at a lower level. It also had a high frequency whistle just off idle. It wasn't the low rumble I was looking for. The resonators have a purpose and that is to attenuate frequency peaks and removing it just enhances the objectionable sounds. Some people may like the sound, I didn't.

cM3go

i would like to hear a sound clip if possible

caball88

it probbaly sounds like a honda civic with a basketball size exhaust.

emgarf

It probably sounds like a waste of money.

2004MT6TL

I too am looking to do this mod. I have the injen intake, so I would like the low rumble like the boxster or simlar. Someone please post a sound clip, I would like to do get this done this weekend. Maybe remove only one resonator?

rets

Does anyone having this done feel the resonnace of exhaust at 1500 RPM (5AT) reduced or gone?

NightRider

Good one Rets, I was wondering if removing the resonator had any effect on low end response. Especially since now that I had an accident, almost the entire induction is clearly visible and I was going to take the resonator off (or bypass it?). All I know on this subject is that if you have CAI and are taking more air in, more air out thru exhasut or what not is needed to benefit fully.

al900rr

Is it me does this sound wierd? You guys pay $33k+ for a luxury sport sedan then pay someone else $150 to remove someething you paid about $500 from your $33k. Am I missing something here? LOL

rets

Sorry to hear that BAV (well-deserved term) story. Hope things are all OK. Still waiting for your update and pics if possible.