HotLanta MKfizzle
Formula 5000 Driver
- Location
- Atlanta GA
can someone please explain the difference? Is this just a sound difference? or is performance involved....
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Resonated vs. Non-Resonated
- Thread starter HotLanta MKfizzle
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Jay S.
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- dartmouth ma
The difference is resonated exhausts are quieter and flow don't flow quite as good( in my opnion the difference is nearly negligible). To explain further flow is the speed at which the exhaust gasses move through the exhaust system. The less the restriction the higher the flow through the exhaust hence more power and noise. A resonator is designed to absorb as much noise as posibble without reducing flow. That is the difference. :thumbup:
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Newcastle
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
Jay S. said:
:headbang: :respekt:
GTI2007
Moderator
- Location
- Hoogstraten, Belgium
this I copied from the site of Milltek:
Q. What is a resonator and what's the difference between a resonated and non-resonated exhaust system?
A. A resonator is a chamber in the exhaust system that contains a specific volume of air which is designed to cancel out certain frequencies of sound (made by the engine) - making the exhaust noise quieter. Therefore, a non-resonated exhaust system will give you extra performance and a louder exhaust note and the resonated system will give you extra performance without increasing the exhaust noise much.
Q. What is a resonator and what's the difference between a resonated and non-resonated exhaust system?
A. A resonator is a chamber in the exhaust system that contains a specific volume of air which is designed to cancel out certain frequencies of sound (made by the engine) - making the exhaust noise quieter. Therefore, a non-resonated exhaust system will give you extra performance and a louder exhaust note and the resonated system will give you extra performance without increasing the exhaust noise much.
Cru_Jones
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Moorpark, California
Any guides handy that shows ya how to remove it?
I removed my resonator. $35 at your local muffler shop. Here are some sound clips, but they don't really do the sound much justice. Sound efing awesome.
http://www.vqaddict.com/hosted/rony/exhaustsound.mpg
http://www.vqaddict.com/hosted/rony/exhaustsound.mpg
d.C
DJ
- Location
- Richmond, BC
nbturbos said:
sounds pretty good, it might be my solution for now until i'm set on which exhaust to buy.
can you tell me what exactly did your local muffler shop did?
GTI2007
Moderator
- Location
- Hoogstraten, Belgium
nbturbos said:
And those guys NEVER forget step 3 :bellyroll:
coolme187
Touring Car Champion
- Location
- Northern VA
i wouldnt touch the stock exhaust, esp since your going to have to cut some parts of it off. just save your money for an exhaust.
Freek
Formula 5000 Driver
- Location
- back in ATL
coolme187 said:
i couldnt agree more...nothing like killing a stock exhaust just to get an exhaust note
but on the other hand....that thing sound FRICKIN' AWESOME!!!!....haha....i could see myself doing that just for shits and giggles
the problem is if u ever goto sell or trade in the car...u would have to either put a chopped stock exhaust on or keep your aftermarket on there
agpatel
Touring Car Champion
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Car(s)
- 2006 GTI MkV
just wondering if anyone in NC has taken it off, can you still pass the state inspection?
rica_roel
Rally Car Newbie
- Location
- Mexico City
I like the sound but I don´t know, maybe save some money and buy a New one, not just for the sound.
Cheers
Ricardo
Cheers
Ricardo