3 piece resonator removal
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
From what I know, the exhaust is indeed different on the SRT and limited/base.
But, I haven't had them side by side so that I could actually see the difference.
But, I haven't had them side by side so that I could actually see the difference.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
I am going to dyno my SRT next week and I will be borrowing a video camera from a friend so I hope to have a sound clip op on You Tube soon.
Do you plan to do a pre-SL55 kit run also?
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Will this be a baseline dyno, or after the pulley kit?
Do you plan to do a pre-SL55 kit run also?
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Do you plan to do a pre-SL55 kit run also?
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I don't see the need to see where the SRT6 was bone stock - plenty of references for that.
1) A few members asked to see the gains that the SL55 intake provides
2) I want a baseline prior to installing the pulley.
3) Provide a sound clip with resonator removed.
Kill three birds with one stone.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
Pre pulley/ECU Tune -- Post SL55 intake.
I don't see the need to see where the SRT6 was bone stock - plenty of references for that.
1) A few members asked to see the gains that the SL55 intake provides
2) I want a baseline prior to installing the pulley.
3) Provide a sound clip with resonator removed.
Kill three birds with one stone.
I don't see the need to see where the SRT6 was bone stock - plenty of references for that.
1) A few members asked to see the gains that the SL55 intake provides
2) I want a baseline prior to installing the pulley.
3) Provide a sound clip with resonator removed.
Kill three birds with one stone.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by ShawnQ
Awesome - which day are you dyno'ing, and what kind of Dyno?
Monday - Tuesday or Wednsday, just depends on availibility. The shop is only 5 miles from my work and the tuner is busy with corvettes and leaves for vacation after Wed but he said he would work me in, I just have to be willing to get there pronto when he calls.
I guess a lot of lucky guys got Superchargers for Xmas as this shop installs a boatload of them. One on the dyno and three in the shop bays. I never seen so many Vettes - the one on the dyno when I was there pulled 560RWHP. I Know to shy from that one if challenged.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by huperoptik
Can someone please post an exhaust clip of this?
Thanks
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
Must have been the dirty hands and the flash, no squashed, bent or scratched ovals. I can't remove the CATS - Smog inspection every 2 years.
I did not have the materials to remove the H pipe, 2 small lengths of 2- 3/8 SS pipes with flares for the brackets would have done the trick.
Those were the only two pieces of material used. Just a welder, grinder and cut off saw for tools. No torch. You Might get a better price from Burns now that they have made a prototype.
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I did not have the materials to remove the H pipe, 2 small lengths of 2- 3/8 SS pipes with flares for the brackets would have done the trick.
Those were the only two pieces of material used. Just a welder, grinder and cut off saw for tools. No torch. You Might get a better price from Burns now that they have made a prototype.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by DenverX
Brian,
Just wanted to extend thanks again for taking the time to post all of the details on this.
Warm weather is here again, time to start driving her again, and strongly considering having this done.
Just wanted to extend thanks again for taking the time to post all of the details on this.
Warm weather is here again, time to start driving her again, and strongly considering having this done.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Just removed my resonator today. The sound is so much better and even at interstate speeds it does not have a loud drone. I just had a local shop do it I figure late I might order the parts for a more professional look. Only cost 125 worth every penny. Thanks to everyone for the info and feedback on this mod.
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
I met a guy with a SLK32 this week and took him for a ride - he liked the sound so much he's going to order the same parts and have it installed on his ride...
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
I met a guy with a SLK32 this week and took him for a ride - he liked the sound so much he's going to order the same parts and have it installed on his ride...
ahhhh refined aorund town quiet when it needs and roars when stepped on hard!!!! the drone is all but gone , a small bit around 70mph but im loving it!!!
tried to get a true dual in but no muffler and a 5" opening between the suspension and trunk area killed the idea!
good luck!
added note.. i feel the power i did gain was from the sec. cat delete. the resonator is a flow thru and doesnt really restrict
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Mike, you may haved bumped this for me last NOV....but I didn't see until now. Thanks Brian for answering this old question or I still wouldn't have seen this. Are the parts still available, Brian? I see this was done a long time ago. An update would be great. This is the right way to do the delete for sure. I'll probably do the coupe and leave the roadster as it is. Thanks, Mike and especially Brian for posting this.....
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Re: 3 piece resonator removal
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
brian tell your friend the sound will be different!!! the srt-6 has the easy exhaust!! straight out the back. the area were the slk32 muffler is is roughly 12" x12" its a very compact area. with the res and sec. cat delete the exhust note on mine was ricer loud with a prominent drone at 2000rpm(approx 60 mph)
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
Mike, you may haved bumped this for me last NOV....but I didn't see until now. Thanks Brian for answering this old question or I still wouldn't have seen this. Are the parts still available, Brian? I see this was done a long time ago. An update would be great. This is the right way to do the delete for sure. I'll probably do the coupe and leave the roadster as it is. Thanks, Mike and especially Brian for posting this.....
BTW - It looks like the part numbers have changed a bit.
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