5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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I am looking to make my wife's car quieter. It's a V6 too (not Toyota) and I added a dual magnaflow exhaust similar to the axle back setup I have on my Gen6. But the car is much louder (but real nice, deep) and I need to quiet it down some. I looked at the OEM resonator and it is only a little wimpy can...nothing compared to the big Gen6 resonator. In short of trying a vibrant resonator, I was wondering if one of you guys who removed the stock resonator would like to sell it to me? Or..any better, simple method of getting it quieter w/o loosing the advantage of the magnaflow setup? Any sugestions are welcome including experience with vibrant?
How do they work? Do they really quieten the sound? I tried to add a cheap/standard resonator from a muffler shop and it did do nothing to dampen the sound.
that one is an 04 sebring convertible GTC V6 2.7l....I just hate to rip the dual magnaflow out again. Being it a convertible, I admit it is a bit too loud for cruising. The magnaflow sound is muuuch more pronounced than on our camry.
you don't NEED a gen6 resonator... you just need to get any universal glasspack... visit your local muffler shop, they should have resonators in stock
Tried that with little success - at least the once I tested (and welded in place to do so). The Gen6 is simply the largest resonator I have seen and one of the only cars, which is still very quiet even after putting magnaflows on ditto I want to try that next.
If you have a specific resonator, which you know works very well - I would love to hear.
I researched also and even vibrant resonators, CC chemistry with the disk inserts etc, which are praised for being one of the best, still don't do much for the loudness - just a lil bit. I have not tried a long 22/4" dynomax or a 22/4" magnaflow...but I think they are also performance oriented and will not give me what I need.
kinda off topic, but which magnaflow model is that? i like its nice and clean look. I want something for my accord but i dont want no ricey garbage.
I had to use the shorter, 6" round SS series (12615) and added some 3x4" oval, polished stainless steel tips. I also painted the muffler and all piping black for a better look. I had to use the short and round once as I went from single to dual and on the left side only these fitted nicely. I did not want to have the tip stick out (therefore short can) or have it very visible from the side. Looks good and I would swap the sound with my magnaflow'ed Camry sound anytime ...if I could. It's just too "masculine" for my wife when she is cruising with the top down.
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