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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 09:19 PM
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Resonator choice

I know there are a ton of threads over this but I want some personal opinions, and recommendations. I'm looking for a resonator to eliminate some of the raspiness. I have a 2000 with y-pipe, stock cat, and a full custom 2.5 inch cat back. I loved the sound of the full straight pipe before I did the y-pipe, but now that I have the y-pipe it's very raspy up high. Any recommendations would be great, Thanks!


I've been looking at thrush glass packs, but I've heard they cause even more raspiness.
Old Nov 29, 2016 | 10:51 AM
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30" magnaflow resonator would do the trick. Not sure exactly which part#
Old Dec 1, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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magnaflow #12641. This is what I used. You'll have to remove your center brace in order to get it to fit.

However with a stock cat and 2.5" catback I'd suggest the #12640. I have this one too on my other max. This will fit behind the brace (barely).

With either one you'll have to chop off a few inches from the start of your bpipe before it makes the first bend. Which is no big deal. You can weld it there or put in a flange. I'd suggest a flange in case you ever want to remove/replace the res in the future.

Neither of these are raspy for me and they'll help with drone. What muffler you running?
Old Dec 1, 2016 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TSelanne
magnaflow #12641. This is what I used. You'll have to remove your center brace in order to get it to fit.

However with a stock cat and 2.5" catback I'd suggest the #12640. I have this one too on my other max. This will fit behind the brace (barely).

With either one you'll have to chop off a few inches from the start of your bpipe before it makes the first bend. Which is no big deal. You can weld it there or put in a flange. I'd suggest a flange in case you ever want to remove/replace the res in the future.

Neither of these are raspy for me and they'll help with drone. What muffler you running?
Well that's the thing, I have a full 2.5 inch straight pipe, but I have a flange right behind the axle so I can interchange from straight pipe, and stock muffler. But I'm looking for something to use with no muffler, just res, I kinda like it loud, but want a different sound.

I found a resonator on eBay that looked interesting, I will link it, let me know what you think.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272433312781

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Old Dec 2, 2016 | 10:14 AM
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Dynomax is pretty good too.
Old Dec 2, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scottwax
Dynomax is pretty good too.
which series would you recommend?
Old Dec 2, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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That gigantic magnaflow #12641




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