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Baal
05-03-2012, 12:31 AM
I don't even know where it is because apparently it was supposed to be close to the axleback or in between it and the catalytic converter but there's just normal piping. I see a resonator-like resemblance near the headers though but I'm not sure if its that.

I heard that resonators restrict air flow and sound, so if it's legal to remove; how do I remove it?

Thanks for any info :)
EKVTIR-T
05-03-2012, 12:36 AM
See the hotdog type muffler in bottom left,thats the resonator and it doesnt really restrict flow to the point that you'll notice anything

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/unfadeablekhmer/blahh007.jpg

Whats it does do is help reduce the buzzy raspiness at higher revs so I advise you to leave it alone :)
Bludger
05-03-2012, 12:46 AM
there is a resonator under the front right of your vehicle.

It's an intake resonator. Many have removed this item.

http://www.jshmotors.com/images/products/thumbs/1329933788-Integra-Dc2-Type-R-Resonator-Box-002.JPG
Baal
05-03-2012, 09:54 AM
See the hotdog type muffler in bottom left,thats the resonator and it doesnt really restrict flow to the point that you'll notice anything

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/unfadeablekhmer/blahh007.jpg

Whats it does do is help reduce the buzzy raspiness at higher revs so I advise you to leave it alone :)

So it doesn't add any HP at all from the restricted air flow? :0
Baal
05-03-2012, 09:54 AM
there is a resonator under the front right of your vehicle.

It's an intake resonator. Many have removed this item.

http://www.jshmotors.com/images/products/thumbs/1329933788-Integra-Dc2-Type-R-Resonator-Box-002.JPG

What's it gonna do to my car if I remove my intake resonator? :p

Thx! ^_^
mugen_ctr
05-03-2012, 10:30 AM
no power improvements, but more sound effects
mocchi
05-03-2012, 12:51 PM
What's it gonna do to my car if I remove my intake resonator? :p

Thx! ^_^

its gonna make your car faster than a jdm d15b
simmy
05-03-2012, 02:49 PM
its gonna make your car faster than a jdm d15b

but jdm d15b is faster than all
Baal
05-03-2012, 03:21 PM
Can I get rid of my resonator myself? or do I need to go to a mechanic? :|

Thanks for responses :)
mocchi
05-03-2012, 03:35 PM
Can I get rid of my resonator myself? or do I need to go to a mechanic? :|

Thanks for responses :)

yes you can do it yourself.
remove your front bar, rhs fender & fender liner for easy access.
1900-hustler
05-03-2012, 05:08 PM
resonator is easy to take off

just undo airbox and detach from intake hose/pipe

undo all the bolts underneath the airbox and shimmy it out

from memory i didnt need to take off the front bar
na-118
05-03-2012, 05:10 PM
you can do anything yourself, with the workshop manual and tools
Tai
05-03-2012, 05:11 PM
Removing resonators will allow better airflow but increase in noise.
1900-hustler
05-03-2012, 05:21 PM
It will also increase dirt in your air filter lol

so you will need to clean it more often
Super-DA9
13-03-2012, 08:25 PM
if you've got some cash you may as well chuck in a CAI while you've got it all apart..
mugen_ctr
13-03-2012, 09:14 PM
It will also increase dirt in your air filter lol

so you will need to clean it more often

Too true.... Infact, ive had to clean it out every 3 months as dirt build up is crazy... you'll find leaves and small rocks :/


if you've got some cash you may as well chuck in a CAI while you've got it all apart..

Or just chuck a Cold air feed to the stock air box :D