SO my exhaust is raspy as all hell. I've deleted my resonator and put a magna flow exhaust on it. That''s all, all stock piping etc etc.

It's very very raspy. so my question:

Is the raspiness due to the muffler, or is it due to the resonator delete?

If it is the muffler.....are there any mufflers out there that do not have a rasp?

 

probably both... but the resonator delete didn't help any

 

most likely the resonator...thats what it is there for..

you still have your cat right?

 

Yeah still have the cat, but my exhaust is embarassing. I sound like an 89 civic hatch....

 

well that's what happens when you take your resonator out... what did you think was gonna happen? i would put it back if you don't like the sound, or get a new exhaust

 

yea it is most likely the resonator then. They are there to reduce raspy/baffling sounds in the exhaust.

 

For what it's worth, I had the pipe cut where it goes from 2.5 to 2.25, and replaced with 2.5 all the way through, with a magnaflow muffler, and I love the sound. Just like stock, but louder.

 

Hmm, I'll have to take a look at where they cut it. I rolled up to Magna Flow and told them to replace the resonator with a straight piece. Who knows where they cut it. I'm not exactly the best handy man with my car. (Don't have a welder.)

 

Mine was cut after the resonator - like literally 10 inches or so before the rear axle. I just took it to a muffler shop, and the did it for 30 bucks. (bought the parts off a buddy of mine) Given our differences, I'd say try to get the resonator back in and you'll have some success.