muffler delete vs resonator delete vs cat delete

D.yi · 12-30-2009, 06:40 PM

Muffler delete seemed a bit load for me and i was wondering if anyone has dont a resonator only delete or cat only delete. i wanted to know how the sound compared with the muffler delete. louder quieter more drone ect.

Goraiders21 · 12-30-2009, 09:59 PM

Today i Removed my muffler, and personally i love the sound. It is much louder then back in the day when i only had secondary cat delete. Muffler delete is louder and does sound better then secondary cat delete, But muffler delete does have more drone. I personally dont mind drone as my sound system helps cancel some of it out.

Dont get me wrong though Secondary cat delete was very nice also it did make the car louder and alittle more performance.

But Muffler delete is much deeper...

midlife · 12-30-2009, 10:27 PM

i am curious about non cat dps AND secondary cat delete.

Goraiders21 · 12-30-2009, 10:38 PM

i had secondary cat delete and catless dp's at one point in time, the car is very loud but it does rasp in the lower rpms

cn555ic · 12-30-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Goraiders21

i had secondary cat delete and catless dp's at one point in time, the car is very loud but it does rasp in the lower rpms

I have AT and no cats with CP-E exhaust, and it does rasp a little in lower rpms when you hit the gas in D mode from a sudden throttle modulation like when you want to pass someone...Other than that there is no rasp exhibited in DS mode, but I just ordered some Vibrant (1792) resonators to be added to the exhaust system to see if its gets rid of it all together...I would think catless dp and secondary cat delete with OEM exhaust would show little signs of rasp IMO

RUS0628 · 12-30-2009, 10:52 PM

How does the car sound with no resonators only?

midlife · 12-30-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I have AT and no cats with CP-E exhaust, and it does rasp a little in lower rpms when you hit the gas in D mode from a sudden throttle modulation like when you want to pass someone...Other than that there is no rasp exhibited in DS mode, but I just ordered some Vibrant (1792) resonators to be added to the exhaust system to see if its gets rid of it all together...I would think catless dp and secondary cat delete with OEM exhaust would show little signs of rasp IMO

Thanks man. Any idea what the 2 secondary cats weigh ?
I have an e93 also And looking to cut weight.

cn555ic · 12-30-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by midlife

Thanks man. Any idea what the 2 secondary cats weigh ?
I have an e93 also And looking to cut weight.

YOu want to cut weight get rid of the OEM exhaust totally...That would shed some serious weight on that fat PIG Of yours!

CaliE90 · 12-30-2009, 11:31 PM

oem mufflers are over 50 pounds i think, shaves off a lot of weigh. you might lose some traction under heavy load though, since you lost weight in the rear of the car.

midlife · 12-31-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

YOu want to cut weight get rid of the OEM exhaust totally...That would shed some serious weight on that fat PIG Of yours!

I love you too LOL.

Goraiders21 · 12-31-2009, 12:36 PM

The mufflers easily weigh over 50 lbs, id say the cats weigh ne where from 10-15 lbs together.

and Ruso i dont know if u can just remove the resonators, because my understanding is that the resonators are build into the mufflers?

BOOSTED4DR · 12-31-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goraiders21

The mufflers easily weigh over 50 lbs, id say the cats weigh ne where from 10-15 lbs together.

and Ruso i dont know if u can just remove the resonators, because my understanding is that the resonators are build into the mufflers?

I think there are 2 resonaters b4 secondary cat..

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Goraiders21 Entizy 7 33 Rep 256 Posts Drives: C63 Coupe, Retired M6, 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Orange County iTrader: (2)	Today i Removed my muffler, and personally i love the sound. It is much louder then back in the day when i only had secondary cat delete. Muffler delete is louder and does sound better then secondary cat delete, But muffler delete does have more drone. I personally dont mind drone as my sound system helps cancel some of it out. Dont get me wrong though Secondary cat delete was very nice also it did make the car louder and alittle more performance. But Muffler delete is much deeper... __________________ Muffler Delete / Tiag&Cf Aero Lip / CF M3 Lip / CF Mirror Covers / CF Roof / Blacked Out: Grill, Tail lights, Window Trim, Powder Coated Rims / CF Emblems
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Goraiders21 Entizy 7 33 Rep 256 Posts Drives: C63 Coupe, Retired M6, 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Orange County iTrader: (2)	i had secondary cat delete and catless dp's at one point in time, the car is very loud but it does rasp in the lower rpms __________________ Muffler Delete / Tiag&Cf Aero Lip / CF M3 Lip / CF Mirror Covers / CF Roof / Blacked Out: Grill, Tail lights, Window Trim, Powder Coated Rims / CF Emblems
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Goraiders21 Entizy 7 33 Rep 256 Posts Drives: C63 Coupe, Retired M6, 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Orange County iTrader: (2)	The mufflers easily weigh over 50 lbs, id say the cats weigh ne where from 10-15 lbs together. and Ruso i dont know if u can just remove the resonators, because my understanding is that the resonators are build into the mufflers? __________________ Muffler Delete / Tiag&Cf Aero Lip / CF M3 Lip / CF Mirror Covers / CF Roof / Blacked Out: Grill, Tail lights, Window Trim, Powder Coated Rims / CF Emblems
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