Removing Intake Resonator on Mazda3

[TX2000]

another thing... if i remove the coolant lines.. and replace them with a dedicated radiator too keep the TB alot cooler than the engine should that work??? im actually thinking of doing it .. we have alot of space inside our front bumper that a small radiator (like a oil radiator )should fit ....

dunno if that actually will do any improvement .. but i think ill try it just for fun heheh...

BTW i drive a 5spd

 

[goldwing2000]

another thing... if i remove the coolant lines.. and replace them with a dedicated radiator too keep the TB alot cooler than the engine should that work??? im actually thinking of doing it .. we have alot of space inside our front bumper that a small radiator (like a oil radiator )should fit ....

dunno if that actually will do any improvement .. but i think ill try it just for fun heheh...

BTW i drive a 5spd

That won't do anything unless you put some sort of pump in the system to circulate the fluid. The TB has no circulating pump, so the liquid will not move through the added radiator.

 

[TX2000]

i ws also going to put a pump on the system to circulate the liquid but was wonderig if it was worth the efort,,

 

[goldwing2000]

i ws also going to put a pump on the system to circulate the liquid but was wonderig if it was worth the efort,,

Probably not.

What you might be able to do is put an aux cooler between the supply line and the ETB. That way the coolant temp would be reduced from engine temp but would still be part of the main cooling system.

 

[Da 6]

Probably not.

What you might be able to do is put an aux cooler between the supply line and the ETB. That way the coolant temp would be reduced from engine temp but would still be part of the main cooling system.

bingo!

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

have any of you guys who took off the resonator experience some problems yet? and could you guys post up some sound clips? (thumb)

 

[goldwing2000]

I had no problems but now I have a CAI so I can't help you with sound clips.

 

[mazda003s]

Just removed my resonator per goldwing's instructions....
I am very much enjoying it.....

..Feels and sounds soooo much better, (not crazy loud), but now she has no trouble breathing (just look at the resonator.....it's gotta be restrictive!!).

Thanks Goldwing!!!!

I took a sh1t-load of pics to help the other newbies like myself (thought)


I'll be posting them soon (today)..... (dance)

thanks for the walk-thru pictures...taking that bad boy out today!! (thumb)

 

[Loose]

Go for it!

thanks for the walk-thru pictures...taking that bad boy out today!! (thumb)

You won't regret it! Keep us posted... or if you have questions... and please USE JACK STANDS!

 

[mazda003s]

You won't regret it! Keep us posted... or if you have questions... and please USE JACK STANDS!

i have a question...i was wondering if you can remove the sidewalls without actually taking the wheel off? do you think it would work if i turned the wheel all the way to the left? or am i better off taking the while wheel off?

yeah i know i sound kinda lazy.. (sleep)

 

[goldwing2000]

i have a question...i was wondering if you can remove the sidewalls without actually taking the wheel off? do you think it would work if i turned the wheel all the way to the left? or am i better off taking the while wheel off?

yeah i know i sound kinda lazy.. (sleep)

Some people have successfully used that method.

 

[Loose]

Probably not

i have a question...i was wondering if you can remove the sidewalls without actually taking the wheel off? do you think it would work if i turned the wheel all the way to the left? or am i better off taking the while wheel off?

yeah i know i sound kinda lazy.. (sleep)

It would make your job just that much more difficult. Much easier it you just remove the tire. Come to think of it, you might not be able to get the resonator out once you disconnect it...

 

[mazda003s]

It would make your job just that much more difficult. Much easier it you just remove the tire. Come to think of it, you might not be able to get the resonator out once you disconnect it...

oh yeah..haha.. i guess its better to just take the whole tire off..

 

[Loose]

Well?

oh yeah..haha.. i guess its better to just take the whole tire off..

6 hours have gone by, I'm getting worried.

 

[PeteyBoy3K]

now now... the more time that passes... the more vitriolic and entertaining the anecdote... unless he's hurt, that makes kittens cry.

 

[Loose]

Pete

now now... the more time that passes... the more vitriolic and entertaining the anecdote... unless he's hurt, that makes kittens cry.

(lol)

 

[mazda003s]

6 hours have gone by, I'm getting worried.

haha i didnt get to do it...i was going to do it after my friend put his intake on the wrx but he was missing the extension and i have to get another jack stand...but dont fret, it will be off soon

 

[Oricle]

just finished driving my car after i took out the resonator. i like the sound, mainly when driving under over passes. it sounds the same untill you feed it more that half throttle, then it has a nice growl. i had the most problems with skrew #2, my hands were too big to move the wrench (fog light kept getting in the way). as for performance, i cant feel any difference in the seat of my pants , but i think that the sound is well worth it.

 

[mazda003s]

poop now i def. got to get this sucka out..

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

Now i really want to take it out but im just worried that it might hurt the car in the long run. Any had any problems yet?