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1Gen-TundraGeneral discussion forum for the 2000 to 2006 Toyota Tundra.
This is a discussion thread titled "Removing Resonators", within the 1Gen-Tundra forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
OK. I still love my 18" Magnaflow, but I'm getting used to the sound. I'd like it a little louder. If I remove the Resonators is it going to drive me nuts or is this a worthwhile mod? Anybody done this? I searched but found little info.
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I'm not a pilot, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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i removed the resonator for the same exact reason you did, but i have flowmaster 40 on a v8 engine. it made a huge difference. hard to believe that a resonator quiets down the sound that much. it gets agervating when the rpm gets between 1,800 and 2,100 cruising but i love leaving stop signs and driving in the city. got mine removed for 30 dollers.
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2000 Tundra 2wd 4.7L
5% tint all around
Flowmaster 40 series dual outlets dumped
Removed Resonator
6000k HID system
DRL in fog housing
Kenwood DNX-7100 with Garmin built in
Updated Aug. 24 2008
Cool. I was thinking it would be under $50. I think that may be my next mod. Did you notice any loss of low end?
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I'm not a pilot, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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nope.... i think its because the resonator is just fiberglass on the inside. it had no restriction just a straight pipe with insulation around it, so it didn't restrict any flow or the path of flow.
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2000 Tundra 2wd 4.7L
5% tint all around
Flowmaster 40 series dual outlets dumped
Removed Resonator
6000k HID system
DRL in fog housing
Kenwood DNX-7100 with Garmin built in
Updated Aug. 24 2008
No loss of low end I also have a 18 in magnaflow with resonator removed.Its a lot deeper.I also dumped my pipe didn't like the look of pipe in back.Only time it gets kinda annoying is in traffic stop and go it will sometimes drone but I don't mind just turn up the radio.I have tried all different speeds cruising and have yet to find one where you can even hear the muffler expect when accelerating on the freeway.
No loss of low end I also have a 18 in magnaflow with resonator removed.Its a lot deeper.I also dumped my pipe didn't like the look of pipe in back.Only time it gets kinda annoying is in traffic stop and go it will sometimes drone but I don't mind just turn up the radio.I have tried all different speeds cruising and have yet to find one where you can even hear the muffler expect when accelerating on the freeway.
Super Cool! I'm def getting this done next week. I can get it done while my wife is out of town. Then I can see if she notices anything.
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I'm not a pilot, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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hi you will be so happy!
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take a look at he inside of the resinaor, you wouldn't belive that such a small item does so much.
some call it droone, it might annoy some, many people have stated this on this forum, that the highway ride for long period's are annoying.
hey just make the audio louder.
i think my truck since the removel of my resinitor the sound the best it has ever been.
it is very loud, I LOVE IT!
it make's some car alarms go off,as i go by, or even when i start my truck up, and someone is next to me, it does the same thing. it's so funny.
the resinator will have no effect on power at all, but it will be much much louder.
good luck,
gorilla
Take it off!! I agree.I told the exhaust shop i didnt want the truck to sound like and import,haha,so they cut that thing off and put a flowmaster 40 with dual tailpipes on my 2001 tundra.It sounds awesome.Heads turn everywhere when people hear it.Sets off car alarms all the time just cruising.Smooth and loud.
I have a 18" Magnaflow and like it it( 04 V8). Would anyone take a guess about how much sound is increased when resonator is removed 25%, 50%....doubled? What do you think?
it's not that the sound has changed in anyway. it is MEAN, it sounds like you have some sort of modified power plant. it isn't going to sound like any other tundra..
sweet. louder yes sir, deeper yes.
cut your's off and save it, if you don't like it put it back on.
mine went in the garbage where it belongs. never ever to be put back on ever.
gorilla
I had mine removed a week after I had the 14" Mag installed it was too quiet .Sounds Great .
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THAT'S THE HILLBILLY WAY
2006 Limited 4x4 ,Debadged.Westin side bars,Hellwig Sway bar, Lund Deflector ,Snug-Top Expo shell .Magnaflow 14" muffler with resonator removed.
" If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " "Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative."
Had mine removed (because it the weld seem corroded through and a pinhole). Its definately a tad louder with more grumble. It does have more drone, but not much, (of course since thats what its supposed to stop). I got used to the slight drone at a certain rpm quick, sounds the same as stock on the highway to me.
it's not that the sound has changed in anyway. it is MEAN, it sounds like you have some sort of modified power plant. it isn't going to sound like any other tundra..
sweet. louder yes sir, deeper yes.
cut your's off and save it, if you don't like it put it back on.
mine went in the garbage where it belongs. never ever to be put back on ever.
gorilla
You should have kept it and sold it! I got 20 bucks for mine
The resonator is just like a glasspack muffler. So imagine having sound deadening material soaking up sound frequencies before your real muffler ever gets a chance to do its job. It's just there to make the masses happy.
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I talked to a guy today (Titan owner) who said that removing the resonator would void the warranty. I'm not sure about that, but would it fall into the "if anything goes wrong from the resonators forward they will try to say it's not covered" territory?
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I'm not a pilot, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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Removing Resonators
David~2001 Toyota Tundra 4X4 TRD SR5~SSautochrome headers~Single 2.5" exhaust w/ Flowmaster 50 series delta flow muffler~K&N FIPK intake system w/True-flow filter~ASP underdrive pulley~Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar(removed)~Powertrax No-slip~Bilstein 5100 front and rear w/AAL~Diff breather mod~255/85 BFG M/T on Wheelers Black Steelies Type B~Custom Rocksliders~Skid Row front skid plate~Custom Transfer case skid plate
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