I want to Straight pipe my 2004 Ram 1500. how i want to do it is simply just cut out the resonator and weld a pipe in its place. I'm doing this in hopes to making it sound better, good or bad idea. what are some disadvantages and benefits to doing this
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How much do you like your neighbors and how much do you need them to tolerate you?
If you are thinking straight pipe from manifold to tail, you are going to be obnoxiously loud.
If you are under the impression the resonator is quieting a system with a muffler, you are misinformed.
Resonators are sized and shaped to attenuate a specific frequency or selected frequencies that cause drone inside the cab. They are not making your muffler equipped exhaust quieter--at least not enough to merit taking them off.
Now, if you have an aftermarket muffler, the frequencies may have been altered, but the resonators are still there for drone, not exhaust volume.
Its your truck & your decision...but decisions can have unwanted and sometimes expensive consequences.