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Old 10-18-2008, 09:40 PM
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Default Resonators, does size really matter? It does, get a long one

When it comes to resonators dealing with rasp, does size determine their effectiveness? Would a long resonator perform better that a short resonator? How about a short resonator that has a large diameter? Is it length or diameter that determines a resonator’s effectiveness?
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Size Matters!

Just ask bowflex
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^^ lol but yeah and its more on the length, but there are good quality resonators that arent too big but does the job well
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I've heard that Vibrant resonators are good. They are 14" in length and about 6" in diameter.

I could also go with a Magnaflow that is 22" in length and 4" in diameter.

Out of these two which would be more effective?
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aero?
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The areo is only 10" in length and 4" in diameter. Had it welded it in and it didn't do much.
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i see, links to others for purchasing?
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links for the Vibrant and Magnaflow?
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i have aero and for a 10" resonator its great.. vibrant is a good brand but havent heard much of their resonator
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Originally Posted by aryan13
links for the Vibrant and Magnaflow?
Yes


And to all

Do they work on if its say 20" it cancels out the 65-70mph drone range, or if its 5" its the 10mph range? Is that how it works or am I crazy
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Magnaflow
http://www.magnaflowexhausts.com/pro...cat=19&page=11

Vibrant
http://stores.ebay.com/Verocious-Motorsports
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does anyone has the same experience what i have?
i got this 22 inch magnaflow resonator it was working like a charm but after one year i got much more rasp... it seems like the resonator worn out...
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You think two 18" Magnaflow resonators that are 4" in diameter would kill my rasp?

How about two 18" Magnaflow resonators that are 6" in diameter?
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you would scrape the 6 inch ones.. get two of the 4 inch ones!
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You think the two 4" diameter ones would do the trick?
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yep.. it will be fine.. of course it wont make any miracles but it will help a lot.
if you dont want rasp go back to oem header.
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differant sizes and lengths will make differant effects at differant RPMs.....it is hit or miss to find what you like best....for me 2 shorter resonators seemed to work better than one longer one.
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I would go back to the oem exhaust manifold, but I like the look of the header.
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i would go with 6" round and with 18" or larger in lenght. youll have no rasp with that set up.
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CSOCSO says that a 6" would scrape. I'm thinking that there should be enough clearance. Then again I don't have my tC slammed.
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