From: abcd on
Hi,

Is it common, or even doable, to delete the resonator from the
exhaust, on a 96 Nissan Sentra ? My gf's Sentra has an exhaust leak
at the connection between the pipe and the resonator (not the
muffler). I can't tell if the resonator is rotted away there too,
but the pipe definitely is rotted. If the resonator turns out to be
rotted out there too, why not just put a tailpipe extension there?
Much cheaper, I would think.

I already called an exhaust shop and they wanted me to come down so
they could look at it. Wouldn't give me a yes or a no. Haven't had
time yet.

Anyone know if "resonator deletes" are common?


Thanks

From: Fatter Than Ever Moe on
abcd wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is it common, or even doable, to delete the resonator from the
> exhaust, on a 96 Nissan Sentra ? My gf's Sentra has an exhaust leak
> at the connection between the pipe and the resonator (not the
> muffler). I can't tell if the resonator is rotted away there too,
> but the pipe definitely is rotted. If the resonator turns out to be
> rotted out there too, why not just put a tailpipe extension there?
> Much cheaper, I would think.
>
> I already called an exhaust shop and they wanted me to come down so
> they could look at it. Wouldn't give me a yes or a no. Haven't had
> time yet.
>
> Anyone know if "resonator deletes" are common?
>
>
> Thanks
>

As long as you leave the catalytic converter on and the oxygen sensors
I don't see a problem other than the vehicle will be louder. Be careful
with the gals though, what we think is cool (like more noise) they don't
always appreciate. If you have to have the vehicle inspected for
emissions the inspector might also have a problem with any changes that
aren't certified as equal to original factory even if it doesn't change
the emissions. The engineers designed the system as a whole and in
this case it might be best to go back with manufactures equivalent. I'm
guessing all the exhaust from the catalytic back will need to be
replaced and I doubt there will be much difference in price with or
without the resonator, are you sure it isn't the muffler?
From: Tegger on
abcd <unreelistuk(a)aol.com> wrote in news:aaec20d0-d67d-4f58-b7a8-
0a09fde96694(a)d34g2000vbm.googlegroups.com:

> Hi,
>
> Is it common, or even doable, to delete the resonator from the
> exhaust, on a 96 Nissan Sentra ? My gf's Sentra has an exhaust leak
> at the connection between the pipe and the resonator (not the
> muffler). I can't tell if the resonator is rotted away there too,
> but the pipe definitely is rotted. If the resonator turns out to be
> rotted out there too, why not just put a tailpipe extension there?
> Much cheaper, I would think.
>
> I already called an exhaust shop and they wanted me to come down so
> they could look at it. Wouldn't give me a yes or a no. Haven't had
> time yet.
>
> Anyone know if "resonator deletes" are common?
>


The purpose of a resonator is to change the /sound/, not the /loudness/.
Loudness control is the function of the muffler.

Resonator deletion (or replacement of OEM with aftermarket) may end up
making the exhaust sound unacceptably hollow, tinny, boomy, high-pitched,
any combination of those, or even other audial phenomena I haven't thought
of.

Resonator deletion is perfectly legal and acceptable in most jurisdictions,
but you may not like the effects of it.

It's likely the muffler shop wouldn't tell you anything simply because they
hadn't seen the car yet. Customers have a bad habit of making poor
diagnoses of problems with their rides.


--
Tegger

From: TheHorror on
Thanks for the responses. Yes, it is the resonator, not the muffler,
assuming the resonator is at the back of the system, and the muffler
is farther upstream.

I'm surprised they would charge about the same for just a pipe (or
two) instead of the big resonator box and a pipe.

From: cuhulin on
I want to remove the catalytic converter on my 1983 Dodge van and leave
it off.My largest tubing bender is good for up to 1 1/2'' diameter
tubing.I have a few 4'' square posts sitting around.I was wondering if I
can use my electric right angle grinder and do some carving on one or
two of those posts and make my own tubing bender for a tube adapter?
cuhulin