Re: Resonator

[HMercerCo@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-08-19 09:45:00 EDT, you write:

<< i was looking at a new Volvo V70 on sunday and looked underneath at the 
 exhaust layout and the only muffler that it has is a slightly larger 
 version of our "suitcase"  has anyone tried replacing the muffler with a 
 straight pipe and leaving the suitcase in place?  what would the benefits, 
 if any, be?
  >>
I replaced my exhaust early on my 95 GLX because I wanted a better looking
tip.  Mine came with two noncoated downward curled pipes.  UGGGLLYY!!  I
purchased a SS Autotech system.  Originally, their system replaced the
suitcase with a straitpipe.  It did seem to provide some additional power
(probably in my head only), but the noise on the highway was too much.
 Arround town was OK - actually better than OK.  But, I put the suitcase back
in as a spent too many hours on the highway to listen to the noise.  

I see now that Autotech now supplies a "glasspack" type in its place.  I have
not switched, but plan to when the suitcase rusts out - probably this winter
based on my last inspection.

- -Steve