R50/53 R53 strange drilled hole

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07-30-2015, 12:46 AM

jcwswede

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R53 strange drilled hole

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Could anyone explain why you would drill a hole in this pipe ( and then tejp it

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What was the purpose of doing this?

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07-30-2015, 08:39 AM

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Since it's in the resonator, my guess is that he/she wanted more sound, but was too lazy to just remove it.

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07-30-2015, 08:47 AM

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Looks like they would have had to remove it to drill the hole, it looks like it is on the bottom of the intake duct (PN: 13721491748 $34.20). Maybe it was to get more air into the air box housing.

things that make you go..."Hmmmmm?"

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07-30-2015, 09:04 AM

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moar soundz!

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07-30-2015, 11:55 AM

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Yep, more sound , homemade.

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07-30-2015, 07:34 PM

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How would you remove the resonator? It looks like that is all one piece. Does anyone make an aftermarket replacement for that part that doesn't have the resonator?

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