Deleting resonators on my exhaust
Asked by Adolfo May 22, 2020 at 09:49 PM about the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Coupe RWD
Question type: Car Customization
I recently purchased to spintech model 4000 bullet
mufflers its aggressive but doesn't sound
aggressive enough I want to know if I take out my
resonators will it make a difference and will it
cause damage to my vehicles performance?
3 Answers
It won't affect emissions or smog testing, it may allow a slightly more free flowing exhaust (with some minimal HP gain). Resonators exist to reduce harmonic frequencies that occur with exhaust noise, ie droning. Most states don't have any laws against removing them, even in CA. The real question is whether you will like the sound from your exhaust without them, as droning noises inside the vehicle will drive you batty in short order.
I am sure it will be louder. Keep them for re installation should it be too loud.