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tommyz23 · 11-19-2012, 11:44 PM

V8 engines always sound better. I too wish I could get the V8 rumble out of my V6, but it isn't going to happen.

PBNJ · 11-19-2012, 11:54 PM

SRTJake, thanks. I meant the resonator and the resonance chamber to which the fresh air duct is connected to. In the 2.5, which is what i own, there is only 1 inline resonator.

Popeye · 11-20-2012, 09:44 PM

Has anyone that has upgraded their exhaust on a 4cyl notice any better gas mileage?

PBNJ · 11-21-2012, 01:17 PM

I was thinking of swapping out the OEM resonator for a Vibrant one, but after speaking to a tech at Vibrant, it really adds no benefit as far as increased flow. Strictly designed to limit sound. My DynomaxVT muffler already does a great job with cabin drone, so I don't need to swap the resonator. I wouldn't mind having a bit more power, and a bit deeper tone. I wonder If i deleted my resonator if the Dynomax would still do the job keeping the cruising drone away

Slate6 · 11-21-2012, 01:29 PM

If you take away the resonator...you may get the zzzzzz sound depending on the type of muffler you have

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PBNJ · 11-25-2012, 05:16 PM

Do you think a Vibrant resonator may provide better flow than an OEM? Or do they both do the same job regarding air flow, but one may limit sound more than another

Slate6 · 11-25-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBNJ

Do you think a Vibrant resonator may provide better flow than an OEM? Or do they both do the same job regarding air flow, but one may limit sound more than another

To me a resonator is a resonator. hopefully someone else can chime in and let you know for sure.

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Chuckie · 11-25-2012, 07:00 PM

Yeah, you're right. A resonator is a resonator. The only thing that changes is the length and ID size of the resonator. Longer resonators will make a bigger impact on reducing the tin sound. And obviously, the ID of the resonator should not be smaller than the other exhaust components to prevent a bottleneck. An aftermarket resonator the same size as the oem resonator isn't going to do anything but reduce the thickness of one's wallet.

cdamian6 · 01-16-2013, 11:38 PM

Any exhaust done on the 2.5 liter?

cdamian6 · 01-16-2013, 11:40 PM

I've always thought that exhaust Sounds kinda funny on a automatic. What do u guys feel?

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11-21-2012, 01:17 PM	#174 (permalink)
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11-21-2012, 01:29 PM	#175 (permalink)
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11-25-2012, 05:16 PM	#176 (permalink)
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11-20-2012, 09:44 PM	#173 (permalink)
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11-25-2012, 07:00 PM	#178 (permalink)
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01-16-2013, 11:40 PM	#180 (permalink)
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