Removing Intake Resonator on Mazda3

[DaRkCotTon]

i guess im mechanically retarded b/c i can't seem tot be able to get the last 2 screws out of the resonator...i got frustrated and put everything back together, ill prolly try again tomorrow. anyone got any tips?? yes i know, im stupid and retarded and you can flame me, i wont mind

 

[Da 6]

where were these last 2 screws located on the resonator?

 

[DaRkCotTon]

nvm i got it out =]

 

[Da 6]

you like?

 

[DaRkCotTon]

yea, it sounds stock when i drive normally, but when i give it a little more gas, it becomes like a deep growl or something, rofl. im glad it doesnt sound like lawn mower

 

[ZoomVT]

lol... well taking the resonator out is a royal pain in the ass, but a pretty rewarding task cause the sounds is pretty nice...

 

[Aeynghus]

Took my resonator off this AM. It sounds much better and it idles better too. Now if they will just deliver the CAI I ordered.....

 

[mplutodh1]

So anyone had problems with their warranty when doing this?

I've sifted through the posts but saw a few discussions of whether this is a true benefit or not. Does it impact performance (question regarding the low torque issues)? Is it just a "sound" improvement?

 

[goldwing2000]

I ran out warranty over 10,000 miles ago but I never had a problem with it.

Removing the resonator without installing a CAI is definitely just a "sound" mod. If anything, performance got worse.

 

[Ash77]

Nice mod

 

[Joeyz3]

Removing the resonator without installing a CAI is definitely just a "sound" mod. If anything, performance got worse.

This is what I was looking for! I guess I'll wait to get a CAI and just rip it out all at once. Very interesting read though!

 

[TRM3HGT]

I painfully read through this entire post. It amazed me how much bad information and explanations were given on this very simple topic.

I'm not going to jump into the but-dyno debate, but rather would like to offer a beginner must read on engine dynamics: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm

Now, I go in peace continuing my search for a CAI kit which will ultimately do nothing more than make my car louder, and change my mind should I ever contemplate going deep sea fishing with my car (I've hydro-locked a motor before during a Hurricane in my CAI equipped Nissan 240SX).

{EDIT} VTEC document:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question229.htm

 

[adamkiwi]

I understand that pulling off the resonator will change the the tone and the volume of my intake...

But will I now also be able to hear my turbo spooling? Cause I REALLY want to hear my little turbine...

Or do I need to get the CAI for that?

 

[Jasonstiller]

Im pretty sure i took the resonator out when i hacked my stock airbox on my speed 3 and didnt notice any exhaust increase. I think this is something for the regular M3 guys right?

 

[Siscim23]

I'm thinking about doing this this weekend. I've heard one without the resonator, the sound is amazing.

 

[Mrs. CaSHMeRe]

it does sound good!

 

[TheBev]

I actually left the resonator in...although i did reloacate it. I cut the muffler and resonator out, upgraded my pipes, and re-weilded it closer to my tip, where the muffler used to be. The effect this gave me was, at low rpms, my car isnt very loud at all, however has deeper sound. At high rps, when i digg into the gas, it lets out a very deep, very menacing sound that definatly turns heads. This basterd sounds really really fast.

 

[jphilly]

what does CIA stand for?

 

[lukey]

i took out the airbox on my mps (UK ms3) in a trial run of installing the cai when it arrives, i dont even have a resonator box whatsoever, just the top tiny airbox that just pops off rubber push mounts, in the bumper space in front of the arch its just empty. there also doesnt seem to be mounts in the same place as your US variants.

 

[jphilly]

nice mod. wife was not impressed. i am. it only cost my ten bucks to do this mod cause while i was doing it my neighbor came over and jacked some of my tools. bummer. one question. does installing the cia do anything to this sound?