TheShocker

So I ordered one of these the other day. Its going in right after the downpipe, I sure hope it helps quiet it down! I'll post pics when it's in.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=2384



-Seth


[Modified by TheShocker, 10:25 PM 9/18/2002]

boostaholic

That will help a lot. I have one on my Thermal 3" and it sounds much better now, not to mention a lot quieter.

Trigun

i got tired of a loud thermal too

Gmedalion

Viren (b18Bturbo) sells 3inch resonators as well.

TheShocker

Yeah I was going to pick one of those up but this was only ~$40

So you guys think this will help, huh? It's almost two feet long (23.5") so I'm thinking it should do the trick.


[Modified by TheShocker, 12:17 AM 9/19/2002]

Danger

how much did you guys pay for the thermal exhaust ? is it a complete catback or just a muffler ?

thanks

Smashback

Don't expect too much. I got one put on my custom w/Magnaflow last week. Of course I think mine is quiter than the Thermal to begin with.

Boost2NA

you can expect to pay anywhere beteen 500-600. Its a whole system from the cat back. But its obvious that you have to modify your cat to make it fit cause its 3 inch.

Has anyone installed one of those 3 inch resonators that viren sells. I have one but havent had it installed yet. Just wondering.

B17aTrbo

how much is the one that viren sells...i gotta do something because i dont even have a catalytic converter i just have a 3" pipe in there...when i get to vtec it is LOUD...BLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHH

b18bturbo

the one i sell is 72.50 it stainless steel 3inch

shadowdawn

wow I didn't know a 3" could be louder then mine, and I have a 3" carsound cat, that exact resonator and magnaflow muffler and its loud as **** inside the car, almost hurts my ears around 3000rpms.

jamal-188

I"m pretty sure I read that Gruvytune installed his, he said it made the thermal a lot more quiet!!

SIK IN DA HED

dude, i know how that is. i need to get me one of those resonators.

shadowdawn

No you don't understand, I have that exact resonator even the big one 18", still loud as ****

Cramerox

GruvyTune

you heard right! revving hard its still loud but more of a low pitch loud.
gone is the rumble coming off throttle and at cruising speeds when you go on and off the throttle.
much better overall! I got SICK of the noise.

AllMotorITR

Damn, this thread makes me not want a Thermal 3" Catback even more.

speedymon

I know what you mean Hahahahahah i got a custom 3" exhaust, no cat just straight pipe, 1 Magnaflow bullet muffler as a resonator and a regular Magnaflow muffler. That **** is loud as hell.

fast[R]

Same problem her loud as hell with resonator.

philo

What's the deal with the stealth option, anyone have it?

GruvyTune

go with the resonator and pay for someone to weld it in well in the straight section of pipe, it is less restrictive (not at all restrictive) than the stealth which reduces horsepower by adding backpressure and lowering the exit diameter of the exhaust.

GruvyTune

oh, and go with stainless as long as you have a stainless exhaust! I want mine to last long enough to be used on my next integra I plan on building in an year or so.

stealthteg

sweeet jebbuss gruvy the 350hp monster isnt enough?


[Modified by stealthteg, 12:43 AM 9/21/2002]

Turbo C1

im all about the sound (loudness)
id rather the deep tone my Thermal 3" exhaust puts out over the high pitch annoying exhaust sound like tanabe or apex'i.

Quick 200k Mile Motor

Thermal is loud! In NA form it sounds nasty.
Thermal uses the least amount of composite deadening material.
They're basically canisters stuffed with stainless steel wool.
Fibre/composite blocks + steel wool ..is the best IMO.
When it comes to sound suppression, Thermal is poo