Intake Resonator, More Info Please. Options

[GreenyST204]

Having the front guards off my car I am trying to see what I can do.
have heard a a little about the resonator on our Air intake but have not seen or been told what is what yet.

most of the info i have found says that the resonator is attached to the intake pipe between the TB and the Air Filter Box.
I have removed this plastic container with one opening and blocked the hole on the intake pipe.
could not hear much difference.

now I am looking at the plastic box in the left hand front guard under the headlights? Is this a resonator or just a extended air box, what happens if we remove it and how easy is it to remove if so.

[BloodyStupidDave...]

now I am looking at the plastic box in the left hand front guard under the headlights? Is this a resonator or just a extended air box, what happens if we remove it and how easy is it to remove if so.

Unless you have a 2.2l, it is a resonator. Depending on your model and year, you may have a small and a large resonator between the filter box and the throttle body plus this one.

It is easy to remove when your car looks like that - two or three bolts hold it in place. If you remove it, the air flow to the filter will change very slightly and the sound your engine makes will change.

Interestingly, the EPC shows an air-scoop style setup for the 2.2l model (2.2l model on the right):



This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Feb 3, 2008 - 4:52 AM