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Mikecivic78
20-08-2009, 11:10 AM
Hi all... I've had my em1 for about a month now and I'm itchin 4 more power already (why didnt i get a dc2?). I've got no cash, nuthin, just debt and i want more power.

I think i might remove the resonator and leave the stock airbox since i dont have a SRI or CAI ( hence, no cash).

This is my question: is it worth my time and labour to do this? Will i gain an extra horse or 2, or will i gain FA? Is it ok 2 run a stock airbox with the resonator removed?
kriZy
20-08-2009, 12:59 PM
I havn't seen the resonator on the honda
but when i had a SSS N14 i removed the resonator and shoved a 3" pipe from outside straight to my pod and noticed a few things:

1. More responsive
2. Better and louder induction noise
3. Noticed a gain

so i'll say go for it. It doesnt hurt to try it and it doesn't take that long to remove it.
EK1.6LCIV
20-08-2009, 01:13 PM
mate did it to his, he reckons its a lil louder, didnt take him very long to do
Mikecivic78
20-08-2009, 02:31 PM
mate did it to his, he reckons its a lil louder, didnt take him very long to do

yea, i know it won't take too long, and of course it would be a little louder cause the resonator is supposed to make it quieter. What I wanna know is, will it give me any gains?

If it doesn't, maybe if i ran some piping from the inside of the bumper up 2 the stock airbox (resonator removed), it would improve performance.

What do u guys think?
kriZy
20-08-2009, 02:45 PM
Yeah it will make gains cause there's more colder air coming in to your engine bay.
with the resonator in the way that limits the air flow.
integral90
20-08-2009, 03:00 PM
Strip your interior and get rid of some weight... you don't get more power but your car is quicker :)
DvSnGuYeN
20-08-2009, 03:43 PM
remove the resonator, cut the resonator pipe in half, and shove it back into the air box... it'll act as a scoop for cold air... that's an option, also, you can cut out a hole, where the foglights are suppose to go, you'll get more air flow...
Mikecivic78
20-08-2009, 08:18 PM
Strip your interior and get rid of some weight... you don't get more power but your car is quicker :)

Sure, its no secret that stripping the interior will make the car quicker, but this is my daily drive yo! Can't do that.
jdmlvn
20-08-2009, 08:25 PM
it takes u 5mins if u know what ur doin, it wont give you more power, but the sound is mind blowing past 5krpm
clutch
24-08-2009, 09:02 PM
i think this would be a good DIY
vinnY
24-08-2009, 09:11 PM
someone say diy? (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13836&highlight=resonator)