Removing Resonator From Exhaust

[brizzy_rocker]

hello SAUers,

i have a Fujistubo Super-Ti Titanium 3.5 inch catback exhaust on my R33 GTR, as you will all know they are known for being quiet, i mean the car is loud past 3500 rpm buts its really quiet on idle, i was happy with it but sometimes i do feel like having a louder exhaust that is a bit louder when on idle as well, im currently geting work done on the car and also put in a high flow cat and JJR Front Pipes, i was told this would alongside increasing flow also give the car a deeper note, but i am wondering whether its worth it to get the resonator cut out and put in a straight pipe, would this help with flow as well or will is just increase the exhaust volume?

its a tough decision as currently cops never hassle me as the exhaust is under the legal limit and quiet on idle when i get pulled over, is it worth getting this done and have the extra attention from police and possible defects ?

Any help appreciated

Cheers

Adam

[Victory]

Leave it alone - good front pipes and a high flow cat will improve flow rates and deepen the exhaust note at idle - it did for me.

When I warm my GTR up it is reasonably quiet up close but the deep note resonates that much that it makes my car port vibrate and rumbles up and down the street just to upset the neighbours. Once warm it is nice and quiet down low to keep the cops happy but as soon as you open it up it has a strong note.

The other thing that the resonator does is to stop the drone when you are cruising along - the drone is something that gives me the shits very quickly.

Give it a try and see if you like it - you can always change the resonator some time in the future if you want to.

[brizzy_rocker]

thanks for the reply mate,

im a bit confused here, the resonator is part of the exhaust, so your saying i can replace the resonator with something that will quieten down the exhaust less?

[Victory]

I run HKS Priest exhausts on my R33's. These have a front muffler, a resonator and then the rear muffler. The resonator looks like a hot dog muffler and just takes the growl out of the note.

My son has a Trust exhaust with just a front and rear mufflers and it is quite a bit louder.

[brizzy_rocker]

oh okay, i guess il see how it the car sounds when i get it back, i guess i have the best of both worlds, its loud but not all the time so no unwanted attention.

thanks charles,

cheers