Taking a Leap - Resonator Delete

[gojagz]

So, I have been itching to do some work on my car. Not just change the oil, but real work. So, I decided I'm going to do a resonator delete. I have looked up videos on YouTube and seen tons of people that have done it on the FoST, but haven't found any exclusive res deletes on the FiST. I'm going to be launching into the project Saturday morning with the help of a buddy that has done this before on his previous Mini and has had it done professionally on his current FoST. I'll post an update with pics and audio when it's done if anyone is interested. Wish me luck.

 

[rooSTer]

I would like to see this too...maybe it will sound better than the muffler delete.

 

[lessard.dcj]

Very interested in seeing this. Please make before and after audio.

 

[airjor13]

I think you will enjoy it. I am running cat-less DP with non-res FSWERKS TBE, it is very mellow around town very livable.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Would love to hear it!

 

[CanadianST]

In for some videos once it's finished.

 

[stuntdoogie]

So, I have been itching to do some work on my car. Not just change the oil, but real work. So, I decided I'm going to do a resonator delete. I have looked up videos on YouTube and seen tons of people that have done it on the FoST, but haven't found any exclusive res deletes on the FiST. I'm going to be launching into the project Saturday morning with the help of a buddy that has done this before on his previous Mini and has had it done professionally on his current FoST. I'll post an update with pics and audio when it's done if anyone is interested. Wish me luck.

So did you do it?

 

[gojagz]

I did do it.. it was a pain in the ass and took all day, but it sounds fantastic. It's so bassy and bubbles a lot. I will post a video soon.

 

[stuntdoogie]

I did do it.. it was a pain in the ass and took all day, but it sounds fantastic. It's so bassy and bubbles a lot. I will post a video soon.

You did it yourself?
Waiting to hear it. I would like to hear how it sounds from the outside, dont put the camera too close to the muffler to get a clear sound.

 

[iso100]

Yes! I love the angry burbling sound. Would love to do this myself.

 

[iso100]

Is the factory exhaust aluminized tubing or is it stainless?

 

[stuntdoogie]

Stainless

 

[iso100]

That's good to know. 2.25"? A section of straight pipe and two band clamps would do it.

 

[stuntdoogie]

2.17" to be exact.

 

[iso100]

That's an odd size. Must be metric. Hmm...

 

[gojagz]

It is metric. It's 55mm. That's one of the things that made it a challenge. That and the fact that the exhaust has bends before and after the resonator. I basically had to cut right up against the welds to give myself the room to fit the pipe into/over the remaining exhaust pipe. It was a lot more difficult than I expected, and still isn't perfect. I have to make a small tweak to one of the exhaust hangers to try and get my tips to sit even because I was a dope and wasn't paying attention to that when I tightened everything down and sealed it up. I will post before/after clips as soon as I can edit them into one video. Overall material cost (not including the reciprocating saw) was $17. It took us several trips to OReilleys and Harbor Freight and a total of 6 hours. It would've been less, but my jack decided to take a shit on me and the 2" pipe I originally bought wouldnt work because of flares on the ends.

 

[iso100]

Damn. I was hoping it would be easy to do and easily reversible. That's disappointing.

Glad you got it worked out. Can't wait to hear it under load and the off throttle burbling.

 

[gojagz]

So, forget the before and after. You guys know what it sounds like stock, so this is what it sounds like now:
http://youtu.be/1LXtL_fBo0M

 

[iso100]

That sounds nice! Where did you find the metric piping?

 

[gojagz]

Well, it isn't "metric piping", it's just 2.25" piping with an adapter at the downpipe and the flared end slides over the south end (exhaust closer to the muffler). I used exhaust sealant on the inside and outside of each seal as well as an exhaust clamp on each end.