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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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resonator: bigger = lower exhaust noise?

i got a resonated testpipe...............up to 77mph its bareble...after that.....it is LOUD! i am thinking of a bigger resonator....will that help?

got a major headache driving from austin to houston and back
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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what do you mean bigger? do you mean longer? if you mean longer, then yes, it will help
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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The longer, the better. A larger shell diameter helps too.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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you want longer, not bigger
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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what kind of test pipe did you get?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by elhalisf
you want longer, not bigger
Larger shell diameter while maintaining 3" pipe makes more volume for sound absorption which will help reduce sound.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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The closer to the engine the resonator is installed, the more effective it is at reducing noise.

Just FYI.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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i'm limited to the length of the testpipe........but i can go bigger OD....

So...who makes the biggest resonated TP with a 3" ID?
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Magnaflow makes 4" and 6" round resonators:

satin stainless
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=main&id=302

polished stainless
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=main&id=351

It would be better if you added a longer resonator to the cat-back portion. As long as there is room for the resonator, its pretty simple to add stuff like that into a cat-back. A muffler shop can do it for probably $30-$40.
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