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      08-25-2014, 01:44 PM   #23
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I just wanted a quality high end part with the PERFECT sound. I got that. I think it was worth it vs hacking up the stock mids in case I want to sell the car etc.

You can certainly add resonators to the stock cats. What you are trying will work, but then its cutting welding and buying high end quality resonators (hopefully) to get the sound you want. And if you don't like the sound what would you do buy another set of resonators and pay someone to cut and weld those in?

Labor factored into the price on my setup. The maddad pipe bolted in easy as could be.
For that price I would just buy Berk resonated Mids and save myself half the money.
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For that price I would just buy Berk resonated Mids and save myself half the money.
I'm sure there is an ebay brand that is even cheaper if that is what you want to do.



If you want to cut up the stock mid, I'd just suggest being very picky about which resonators you use. Some sound great and exotic, some sound like a civic with diarrhea. No doubt it can be done cheap, but hopefully it gets done right.
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I'm sure there is an ebay brand that is even cheaper if that is what you want to do.



If you want to cut up the stock mid, I'd just suggest being very picky about which resonators you use. Some sound great and exotic, some sound like a civic with diarrhea. No doubt it can be done cheap, but hopefully it gets done right.
Would have preferred Ar20, but they don't make them in 2.25"

So I went with Vibrant as linked in the first page.
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Vibrant makes good quality resonators I know for a fact.

The only thing I don't know is how they sound on this car. They were popular on the evo platform, but do post videos!
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The resonators have arrived!

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So far so good!
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Those look huge. Please post sound clips after.
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Seem to be having an issue.

Since I am located in Ny no shop is willing to remove the secondary cats. They state that it is illegal and is a $20,000 fine. I have been denied twice so far.
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Remove the midpipe yourself, take it in, say it is for a vehicle that is not driven on the street only track. Maybe that will change there minds
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Seem to be having an issue.

Since I am located in Ny no shop is willing to remove the secondary cats. They state that it is illegal and is a $20,000 fine. I have been denied twice so far.

Thats rough. Is there any more "mom and pop" kinda shops? Here in MA we have similar emissions laws, but I know of at least 1-2 shops would would cut cats off cars, weld straight pipes etc lol. Theres gotta be someone willing to do it?

Thats what I was trying to hint at earlier, that if you have to pay for the labor (especially more than once) it may actually end up costing you more than a pre-made piece that you could bolt on yourself.
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Thats rough. Is there any more "mom and pop" kinda shops? Here in MA we have similar emissions laws, but I know of at least 1-2 shops would would cut cats off cars, weld straight pipes etc lol. Theres gotta be someone willing to do it?

Thats what I was trying to hint at earlier, that if you have to pay for the labor (especially more than once) it may actually end up costing you more than a pre-made piece that you could bolt on yourself.
Well, regardless they wouldn't remove the midpipes knowing the cats are on them.

I found a shop willing to do it. I am here now.
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You should weigh the OEM cat and see if it saves you some weight. Just for fun. Waiting for a sound clip. Can't wait to hear how vibrant sounds on this car.
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VERY COOL! It looks like it fits great, and looks awesome anyways. Cant wait for a sound clip. Vibrants sounded great on the last car I had with a 6-cyl, but I've never had them on an inline six.
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Let me know what you guys think.


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Sounds amazing
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Need more sound clips!! Sounds great!
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      08-28-2014, 07:22 PM   #40
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sounds just like my car with muffler delete and downpipes. im probably going straight mids for more sound/rasp
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Sounds fantastic. Thanks for being the guinea pig on this one.
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Sounds exactly like the straight pipe muffler delete, but I'd be willing to bet it sounds different in person?

Youtube doesn't do exhausts justice I've found.
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One major difference is the smell haha

I didn't want straight pipe because I am not a fan of rasp.

Asides from that not too much of a difference just a deeper tone. I'm contemplating removing the last OEM resonator that connects the axleback to the midpipes.

I'll see if I can make some WOT vids.
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One major difference is the smell haha

I didn't want straight pipe because I am not a fan of rasp.

Asides from that not too much of a difference just a deeper tone. I'm contemplating removing the last OEM resonator that connects the axleback to the midpipes.

I'll see if I can make some WOT vids.
whats your exhaust setup? sorry if I missed it
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