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      01-31-2013, 05:07 PM   #23
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Hey Rich, I had my AFE catback installed 3 days ago however when cruising 60-70-80 m/h drowning comes. Do you suggest anything? Any resonators I should buy?
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Hey Rich, I had my AFE catback installed 3 days ago however when cruising 60-70-80 m/h drowning comes. Do you suggest anything? Any resonators I should buy?
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New exhausts can take a while to "Season". You'll get a slight carbon buildup on the inside of the pipes which will help dampen the droning a little bit.

I would wait a few weeks before deciding if you need a resonator. The sound usually does mellow a bit.
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New exhausts can take a while to "Season". You'll get a slight carbon buildup on the inside of the pipes which will help dampen the droning a little bit.

I would wait a few weeks before deciding if you need a resonator. The sound usually does mellow a bit.
Ok, good. Thanks Rich. I have it installed as per manufacture on/with clamps, however I was told that if welded would be better. Do you suggest welding instead and why?
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Ok, good. Thanks Rich. I have it installed as per manufacture on/with clamps, however I was told that if welded would be better. Do you suggest welding instead and why?
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If the exhaust specifies clamps, clamps will work just fine. Welding isn't going to change anything unless you've got an exhaust leak.

I wouldn't weld an aftermarket exhaust to your OEM if you ever plan on selling the system either.
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