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Old Jan 9, 2026 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by v35
Just did the resonator delete today and replaced with an x-pipe. About 10% louder with a rasp sound. No droning.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
that one its 90 or 110?

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Old Jan 9, 2026 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Waldramos
that one its 90 or 110?

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It's a 110
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by v35
Just did the resonator delete today and replaced with an x-pipe. About 10% louder with a rasp sound. No droning.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
What x pipe did you use?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by wleeinma
Here you go!! This is with the Cete valve open and resonator delete (straight pipes in place)....

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SOF...ew?usp=sharing
Did you buy a resonator delete pipe kit or just had local muffler shop install basic pipe?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-Spyder
What x pipe did you use?
magnaflow x pipe from the local muffler shop
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by v35
Just did the resonator delete today and replaced with an x-pipe. About 10% louder with a rasp sound. No droning.

https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
Cool but there is ZERO chance of "no droning". LOL.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jwest
Cool but there is ZERO chance of "no droning". LOL.
why not, was that your experience with deleting resonators off your P525 V8?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2026 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by v35
why not, was that your experience with deleting resonators off your P525 V8?
EDIT: fixing what sounded like a ****ty reply.

It's louder, sounds cool, the growl on start-up, I love it! It's great, but in my experience, with several aftermarket systems, and those of friends, the reality is that they sound cool but always have some degree of drone on the highway whether it's at a certain rpm or gear ratio.

Another reality is that not everyone hears this stuff the same way or will be willing to deal with it for a while. I had a Dinan system on my BMW but after 10 years sold it and put the factory back on. The Audi 4.2 V8 with a full APR system (down-pipes and all) sounds truly glorious but it's also just honestly no where near as pleasant on highway trips.
 

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Old Feb 15, 2026 | 07:13 PM
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Did you notice any loss of low end power?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2026 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TX-Spyder
Did you notice any loss of low end power?
Nothing noticeable on my end. I think using an x-pipe rather than a straight through delete is supposed to help with low end loss.
 
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