Just bought a new exhaust for the Z and it's just a little to loud for me. However I got a good deal on it and don't want to switch exhausts. Is it possible for me to take the resonator out of the stock midpipe and mount it in my new system to quiet it down or will it just change the tone and ruin the sound? Thanks for all the help.

 

What exhaust is it?

 

topspeed N-1. yea, I know it's like the loudest exhaust you can get, but i under estimated how loud it would be.

 

eh you could put a resonator in it at a exhaust shop but it may mess up the sound theres really no way to know.

 

I can weld the resonator in myself, I just wish I knew what it would do to the sound.

 

That's a contradicting situation. The reason people buy that exhaust is for that loud sound. Sounds mean nonetheless!!

 

I have test pipes though and it's so loud it may make my head explode. but, you kind of made my point. will the resonator decrease the sound or just change the sound of it.

 

you could always re sell it and buy something elese different. i know you got a deal on it but if you never get it quiet you will end up hating it

 

Agree. The result of replacing the resonator is guess at best. You will have better luck replacing the cat-back exhaust with one that is more quiet.

 

Add headers. You wont be able to hear yourself think.

 

maybe I'll put the cats back on and sell the test pipes. That should quiet it down.

 

That will decrease the noise level by a decibel or two.

 

A decibel or two is a very noticeable difference.

 

take it from someone who is now on my 6th exhaust. I t pays to know what you want.

Sell it, or trade it for something else.

Started with same one as you and now have nismo.

 

stock resonator wont put a dent in that exhaust. Only chance of queting it down is your TP's. You need to put the cats back on it, but honestly your back stepping, when you should be moving foward with the correct parts. If you dont like how loud the exhaust is, then you should sell it for something more pleasant. If you throw sugar on a pile of chit, it's still a pile of chit. Good luck with things, that exhaust should be in with Nascar.

 

Well, i took it out around town tonight and decided it's not to bad as long as i keep the silencers in. I may modify it later on though.

 

X-pipe or aftermarket resonator.

 

It depends how loud it is before-hand..