Javed
12-03-2004, 05:51 PM
Howdy fella's
Now my integra gsi came with a 2.25" catback system which I am gathering was locally made/fitted and recently had to change the resonator as it was making a ringing noise at a certain rpm. The resonator was replaced with a different one which allowed more air flow through. Problem that has arisen is that the car sounds barkier and louder than usual, and i have lost some low end torque. Also the car came with the cannon/muffler at the back that i think is something like a 3A racing and has a ~4 inch tip. What I am now looking to do is return the torque (im guessing I lost it due to the drop in back pressure from addign a less resistant resonator) and get my car sounding not as loud as it is, or even was. Just want it to be a bit louder than normal without the whole world hearing me do 40 k's and the zorst is blaring like hell (also when my sound system is installed it will be a pain in the ass, i can just tell).
So what do you guys recommend, I have a small budget so am lookign to minimalise costs. Would replacing the 3r Racing muffler with a better brand (say magnaflow, apexi, etc etc) help? Or would I need to put a small mid muffler in to aid in back pressure and noise reduction, or maybe something else?:P Anyways I will leave it to u guys here, the experts. Sorry for the long post,
Cheers,
Javed
Now my integra gsi came with a 2.25" catback system which I am gathering was locally made/fitted and recently had to change the resonator as it was making a ringing noise at a certain rpm. The resonator was replaced with a different one which allowed more air flow through. Problem that has arisen is that the car sounds barkier and louder than usual, and i have lost some low end torque. Also the car came with the cannon/muffler at the back that i think is something like a 3A racing and has a ~4 inch tip. What I am now looking to do is return the torque (im guessing I lost it due to the drop in back pressure from addign a less resistant resonator) and get my car sounding not as loud as it is, or even was. Just want it to be a bit louder than normal without the whole world hearing me do 40 k's and the zorst is blaring like hell (also when my sound system is installed it will be a pain in the ass, i can just tell).
So what do you guys recommend, I have a small budget so am lookign to minimalise costs. Would replacing the 3r Racing muffler with a better brand (say magnaflow, apexi, etc etc) help? Or would I need to put a small mid muffler in to aid in back pressure and noise reduction, or maybe something else?:P Anyways I will leave it to u guys here, the experts. Sorry for the long post,
Cheers,
Javed