Pre-Silencer Delete

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2020 CX5 AWD
Has anyone removed the pre silencer in the exhaust system? Seems like a cheaper way to deepen the exhaust note without spending $500 for aftermarket exhaust
 

 
If you just take out the resonator and keep the stock muffler, minimal effect. You will have significant change if you would rather keep the resonator and just do an exhaust leak tweak using washers.
 
Most other makers call that a resonator, but yes it’s the same. The function is usually to reduce drone in the cabin - on some vehicles removing it only makes the exhaust tone louder, on others the interior drone becomes bothersome.
 
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