Lately, I've noticed that I'm not getting the nice exhaust burble that I used to. I even had one of my buddy's comment on it. I installed an intake a couple months ago. Is the extra air reducing the over-rich condition that causes it? I used to be able to rev to 3k rpm and get a couple good pops but now, there's just the slightest hint of one as the revs begin to fall. I have an early '02 so I never had the burble that the '05+ models did but it was definitely more than I'm getting right now. Anyone have any ideas?

 

 

If I could I would give you mine

 

Have you replaced your Cat?

 

Everything is stock drivetrain-wise except for the intake. 53k miles, stock cat.

 

why would replacing the cat loose the burble?

 

Not replacing it if it is bad and, or worn out might....

 

I've noticed a reduced burble too sometimes. Seems intermitten though.

 

Since I pulled the resonator out of my JCW exhaust, mine just keeps getting better. A bit tinny when cold, but just luscious once the exhaust has warmed up.

 

Install a Catless header and a magnaflow...my MINI is a burping machine! Snap, crackle, and a whole lot of pops!

-Cody

 

i've noticed a change now too. less burble . but nothing to account for it . hard cold starts are back too . could be the gas is changed to winter formula?