# Eliminating Resonator **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [July 27, 2004, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342 "2004-07-27T10:00:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Daddy\_Rim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddy_rim/32/5483_2.png) [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/1 "2004-07-27T10:00:47Z")
In process of replacing exhaust on my 92. My resonator is basically shot and I was going to simply replace it with a straight peice of pipe. Do any of you for see any problem with doing that? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/2 "2004-07-27T10:09:54Z")
Nope ---
**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/3 "2004-07-27T10:10:32Z")
using a straight pipe in place of a resonator will make even the nicest muffler sound like ass… it’ll be loud and raspy. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/4 "2004-07-27T10:23:46Z")
> [@koz](#): > > using a straight pipe in place of a resonator will make even the nicest muffler sound like ass… it’ll be loud and raspy. I wouldn’t say that, If hes getting an OEM Replacement muffler it sounds awesome with a CAI but if you plan on going with a straight through canister style muffler then I would say leave it in there. ---
**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/5 "2004-07-27T11:33:31Z")
are you running a KA?? if so prepare for a LOUD LOUD exhaust!!! i suggest getting a new one + a CAT screw the -.5 HP loss and save your self the headache of driving it. ---
**Author:** ![1gq2nv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/7feea3/32.png) [@1gq2nv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1gq2nv)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/6 "2004-07-27T11:50:02Z")
Back fire… pop pop pop… fairly loud depending on the type of muffler you’re using, but its a matter of opinion, I have no res. on 2.5" cat back with a 3" outlet on my muffler, it’s a little raspy at times but I don’t mind it. DRE ---
**Author:** ![Sven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Sven](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sven)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/7 "2004-07-27T15:28:15Z")
For a daily driver you need a res. IMHO. ---
**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/8 "2004-07-27T16:17:18Z")
my stock exhuast has no resonator. Sounds fine, super sexy with the SR at WOT though. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/9 "2004-07-27T16:48:25Z")
ka without resonator = sound like a civic with bad exhaust. turbo cars sound fine without resonator, the turbo muffles most of the sound anyway. ---
**Author:** ![\_M\_aurice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/c5a1d2/32.png) [@\_M\_aurice](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_M_aurice)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/10 "2004-07-27T20:08:58Z")
Mine is completly stock with no resonator. I think it sounds good, still quiet, but coupled with the intake resonator removed it still has a nice bass-y tone. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2004, 11:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/11 "2004-07-27T23:44:37Z")
> [@\_/\_/\_/M aurice](#): > > Mine is completly stock with no resonator. I think it sounds good, still quiet, but coupled with the intake resonator removed it still has a nice bass-y tone. TOLD YOU… ---
**Author:** ![Daddy\_Rim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddy_rim/32/5483_2.png) [@Daddy\_Rim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddy_Rim)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2004, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/12 "2004-07-28T03:54:30Z")
Well I guess the jury is out on whether it sounds good or bad, so I guess I’ll give it a shot. By the way I do have a stock muffler, so I suppose it won’t be all too loud, no that I mind loud anyway! Freak if you were nearby I’d simply buy that exhaust off of you! ---
**Author:** ![Doba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@Doba](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doba)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2004, 4:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/eliminating-resonator/81342/13 "2004-07-28T04:51:45Z")
> [@Daddy Rim](#): > > Well I guess the jury is out on whether it sounds good or bad, so I guess I’ll give it a shot. By the way I do have a stock muffler, so I suppose it won’t be all too loud, no that I mind loud anyway! > > Freak if you were nearby I’d simply buy that exhaust off of you! Good!! my SR sraight pipe bad!! my KA straight pipe “ka without resonator = sound like a civic with bad exhaust” perfect description!!