Quad resonator x pipes....

Schom · 08-29-2013, 10:33 AM

been searching and reading...anyone other than Gintani and Dinan that makes a quad resonator pipe?

what if a guy took an oem pipe, cut out the sec cats and added another set of resonators in their place to get an enhanced sound? stupid idea? too restrictive? didn't see/read of anyone trying something like this.

seems to be much feedback that removal of sec cats adds rasp.

any mad scientists care to comment?

baarii · 08-29-2013, 11:22 AM

It has been done before. removing secondary cats will make it louder and adding the resonators will help with drone/rasp. Adding resonators will not restrict any flow. You are probably looking at 100 in parts plus labor, my guess 400ish. I would consider a cheap/used xpipe too.

sales@ESSTuning · 08-29-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Schom

been searching and reading...anyone other than Gintani and Dinan that makes a quad resonator pipe?

what if a guy took an oem pipe, cut out the sec cats and added another set of resonators in their place to get an enhanced sound? stupid idea? too restrictive? didn't see/read of anyone trying something like this.

seems to be much feedback that removal of sec cats adds rasp.

any mad scientists care to comment?

Our catless X-pipe runs quad resonators.

pbonsalb · 08-29-2013, 11:35 AM

Borla sells one also. Reasonably priced at about $1250 the last time I checked.

Wolfinwolfsclothing · 08-29-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Borla sells one also. Reasonably priced at about $1250 the last time I checked.

Yes, they do. MSRP is about 1700, but direct from borla is about 1500.

I have the dinan paired with an akrapovic rear and it has absolutely no drone, no rasp and just a clean beautiful sound.

DATM3 · 08-29-2013, 12:29 PM

I have also been thinking of removing my secondary cats for resonators. Keep us updated if you do this. Anyone know of where/what kind of resonators would be best?

pbonsalb · 08-29-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfinwolfsclothing

Yes, they do. MSRP is about 1700, but direct from borla is about 1500.

I have the dinan paired with an akrapovic rear and it has absolutely no drone, no rasp and just a clean beautiful sound.

Or about $1250 elsewhere:

http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/b...tm_content=pla

Schom · 08-29-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aznboi319

I have also been thinking of removing my secondary cats for resonators. Keep us updated if you do this. Anyone know of where/what kind of resonators would be best?

will do. have a couple feelers out to guys selling their oem xpipes.

where would i buy resonators?

so if you see some of my other footprints in the forum, i have the MPE and i want it a tick louder. not concerned about additional power (at this point).

so- take an OEM x pipe...cut out secondary cats, add set of resonators....

inexpensive trial for what may be the right trick?

just looking i see aero and vibrant as two options?

pbonsalb · 08-29-2013, 03:45 PM

Aero, Vibrant, Borla, Pypes, Top Speed, Ebay, etc. Plenty of choices.

Wolfinwolfsclothing · 08-29-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Or about $1250 elsewhere:

http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/b...tm_content=pla

Wow, thats a great price...especially when you consider how much the dinan is.

Schom · 08-29-2013, 04:03 PM

thanks for the help guys. will report back w/ my experiment results.

UBER ///M3 · 08-29-2013, 04:06 PM

Very interested in the sound bc I plan on going the quad resonator route also

M3 Pilot · 08-29-2013, 09:42 PM

+1

I have MPE and keen to know how it'll sound with x pipe with quad resonators will work.

I'm hoping this would not drastically increase volume and Rasp.

Mtune · 10-17-2014, 02:02 PM

Hi guys.

Anyone fit the quad resonator exhaust?

alvye92m3 · 02-09-2015, 03:14 PM

i kno this thread is old but im going this route..with autocouture test pipes and a quad resonated xpipe im getting the secondary cats replaced with vibrant resonators i bought..

Dumpspec · 02-11-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by alvye92m3

i kno this thread is old but im going this route..with autocouture test pipes and a quad resonated xpipe im getting the secondary cats replaced with vibrant resonators i bought..

i also just bought a pair of vibrant resonator to help and hopefully remove some rasp. right now im running full RPI catless and no resonator with OEM mod exhaust. this thing is so loud and raspy

s85e90 · 02-11-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dumpm3

i also just bought a pair of vibrant resonator to help and hopefully remove some rasp. right now im running full RPI catless and no resonator with OEM mod exhaust. this thing is so loud and raspy

That must sound terrible. Check my for sale thread. Selling a quad resonated x pipe.

knevel · 02-11-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

+1

I have MPE and keen to know how it'll sound with x pipe with quad resonators will work.

I'm hoping this would not drastically increase volume and Rasp.

MPE + anything done to middle section = raspy garbage.

s85e90 · 02-11-2015, 11:10 AM

This will give you a good idea.

The first vid is x pipe w/ 2 12" bottle type Aero Turbine Resonators.
Sound is cold, very rasp, backfires/pops etc. Sounded very nice, but too much rasp>>

Warmed Up

The second vid is where I added 2 more 12" resonators to reduce rasp even more. Big diff IMO.

This whole setup is for sale as well:

Hartge Sport Rear muffler and custom x pipe 2.5" with 4 resonators (Aero Turbine)

pewpster · 06-07-2017, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by s85e90

This will give you a good idea.

The first vid is x pipe w/ 2 12" bottle type Aero Turbine Resonators.
Sound is cold, very rasp, backfires/pops etc. Sounded very nice, but too much rasp>>

Warmed Up

The second vid is where I added 2 more 12" resonators to reduce rasp even more. Big diff IMO.

This whole setup is for sale as well:

Hartge Sport Rear muffler and custom x pipe 2.5" with 4 resonators (Aero Turbine)

Hey, I'm looking to add a set of resonators to my MS xpipe. Do you mind posting a picture where you added yours? And which resonator exactly did you buy?

Shredicus · 06-08-2017, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pewpster

Hey, I'm looking to add a set of resonators to my MS xpipe. Do you mind posting a picture where you added yours? And which resonator exactly did you buy?

Pretty sure he used http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p...ator-ar25.aspx

pbonsalb · 06-08-2017, 06:14 AM

Most seem to use 14 inch long, 9 inch body resonators. Not sure 18 or 20 will fit even if you cut the inlet and exit way down.

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