Anyone do a resonator delete on a V8?
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
https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
Thanks
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
https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
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
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SOF...ew?usp=sharing
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
https://youtube.com/shorts/FXxnBju8o...e9kY6l_0CEe2Lk
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.
Last edited by jwest; Jan 12, 2026 at 01:05 AM.


