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Cattman B-pipe resonator took a dump on me

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Cattman B-pipe resonator took a dump on me

Its making this weird "mice" noise while driving and while the car is idling. Ive tracked the noise to the resonator since I dont have any cats under the car (haha). Bpipe is roughly 2 1/2yrs old and I bought all my stuff new. Any idea how to fix this? No way Im buying a new bpipe. Could I just get a straight pipe welded in place of the resonator? If so would it have any adverse effects?

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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couldnt you buy a new resonator and have it welded in... unless you want it crazy loud lol
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Seems a little vague in your diagnostic method. Mice sound. Is there a hole? It's pretty hard to muck up the resonator unless you used the under side of your car as a demolition blade. A soundclip might help. Also, no resonator = IMO, way too loud. Cattman sells just the resonator so you don't have to buy the entire b-pipe again.

Explain the mice sound a little further.

Old Apr 28, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mist max2000
couldnt you buy a new resonator and have it welded in... unless you want it crazy loud lol
never thought of that lol

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Seems a little vague in your diagnostic method. Mice sound. Is there a hole? It's pretty hard to muck up the resonator unless you used the under side of your car as a demolition blade. A soundclip might help. Also, no resonator = IMO, way too loud. Cattman sells just the resonator so you don't have to buy the entire b-pipe again.

Explain the mice sound a little further.

nope no hole. I mean my car is dropped pretty low, not sure if I may have messed it up.

The noise comes when the car is warmed up for about a minute or two and then it occurs while idling and more so while driving. A soundclip is a great idea. I'll get one posted today
Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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The reason I ask is because if it is just a rattle, you may be able to fix it a lot cheaper than replacing it. I had a lot of rattles back when until I discovered the power of the hose clamp. Now, I'm rattle free. Best thing to do would be to jack her up & take a closer look / inspection of it.
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