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      05-11-2015, 01:36 AM   #78
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Originally Posted by EldRick View Post
Update on the 135 y-resonator:

I'm pretty sure it's not just my ears, but over the 3000 miles it has been installed, my 1M (with Dack's 135 y-resonator) has become considerably less noisy, and the resonances at 2300 and 2800 rpm are now greatly reduced.

When the 135 y-pipe was first installed, I was a bit disappointed that it didn't reduce exhaust noise more, but at this point it is acceptable. To me it sounds like a BMW 6 is supposed to sound - normally muted in driving around town, but developing a nice smooth snarl when wide open.

I don't have a good explanation for this, but I'm pretty sure the change is real. Maybe oil/carbon buildup on the pipes or on the stuffing makes it more effective at soaking up sound? Theories welcome...

The change in sound, is real. It's the same thing forum members report after installing a PE. After a few thousand miles the tone of the exhaust changes. For me, I noticed this after 6K miles of driving. I believe its the carboning up of the exhaust that's responsible.

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