Could This be the Problem with Raspy Headers?
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Could This be the Problem with Raspy Headers?
I was loking at the stock s-pipe and saw this screwed holder(whatever it is) on the s-pipe and that might be the thing making it a A/M header rasp? Could that be hitting the s-pipe during hard acceleration?
I have an Injen CAI and Megan(no cat) Header with stock exhaust. with somewhat annoying rasp.
or is it something else?
Just Wondering,
I have an Injen CAI and Megan(no cat) Header with stock exhaust. with somewhat annoying rasp.
or is it something else?
Just Wondering,
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Originally Posted by Beantowntc
Well it wouldn't be just that because people with aftermarket s pipes still have rasp....
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Originally Posted by Beantowntc
Well it wouldn't be just that because people with aftermarket s pipes still have rasp....
Tcing_U just do a search for "resonator" to see what it looks like. You can get one at your local muffler shop and the prices vary on brand and size you get. Some opt for 2 small resonators some get one huge one......
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Originally Posted by tCing_U
how does the resonator look like?? and where can we get this ?? about how much ?? thanks!
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if it is the case or isnt the case ... the heat shields are HORRIBLE. I had to take the back of my exhaust off and heat shield .... then i had to take a rubber hammer and beatup the shield till I moved 1/3 inch. If the heat shield is or isnt your exact problem ..... it sure can be part of it. If it moves 1/2 inch in the wrong direction your exhaust will eventually bang into it. I looked at my draxas exhaust at idle and it moves about 1/4 inch ...meaning ... due to the .5 larger pipe and the darn shield so close ... you pretty much have no room for the tin like shield. Remember people - if you are going to install an exhaust ... before your put the end pipes on ...i would take the shields off and hammer them in the middle where the pipe will be closest.
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Originally Posted by tCing_U
how does the resonator look like?? and where can we get this ?? about how much ?? thanks!
but which size should I go for? 4inch round or the 6inch like the one on the picture? and would the length matter? I read some that atr 20-30" what advantage does one have over the other?
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Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
go with a 4inch round resonator with a 30 inch length..no rasp whatsoever
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well, make sure you get a perforated muffler..not a louvered muffler. that will just kill what you did for your performance gains, so get a perforated core...and make sure its a magnaflow, dont get a no name POS
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Originally Posted by hahaitzskippy
rasp is actually from the runners vibrating against each other when the car is driving.
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Originally Posted by The_Instigator
Originally Posted by hahaitzskippy
rasp is actually from the runners vibrating against each other when the car is driving.
i have also tried the header ALONE and it has tone teh rasp down by A LOT. but the wrap... it gets VERY thin when dry and heated up so its really NOT ENOUGH to kill the rasp.
im not sayin the resonators dont work because they DO work.
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i have injen intake and exhaust. i am planning to get the mmw headers later.
if my noob brain got it right, my currently deep exhaust sound will sound raspy (read as my tC will sound like a rice civic) once i replace the stock header, without putting a resonator? but if i put a resonator, i lose power - power as in low-end, mid-range, or high end?
if my noob brain got it right, my currently deep exhaust sound will sound raspy (read as my tC will sound like a rice civic) once i replace the stock header, without putting a resonator? but if i put a resonator, i lose power - power as in low-end, mid-range, or high end?