climacus
08-15-2009, 12:49 AM
Has anyone tried to remove the Hemholtz resonator (part #13-195A) from the stock intake accordian tube? I'd like to give this a try, but it leaves a big hole that must be capped. With the resonator gone the intake should be quite a bit louder, but I'm only speculating here. If you've done this before, please share your experience here.
Here's one of the few threads I've found on the part in question:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=40799
Jon316G
08-15-2009, 03:09 AM
What is it there for?
Basically used to reduce noise by canceling certain sound waves.
You would need a way to cap the intake if you do remove the chamber, but I wouldn't bother removing the chamber unless you're curious.
Low Fly'n 8
08-15-2009, 06:01 PM
If you're looking for a little more sound, remove the 2 plates and 1 screen inside the airbox. Hell, it might even add 0.005 hp
04RX8man
08-15-2009, 11:08 PM
could always remove it and just tape the hole shut good and start it up to see if it sounds different..then decide if you want to buy a cap...
E.M.S.
08-16-2009, 08:15 AM
if you are looking for a cap, go to a drug store and look around for bottoms of canes. canes as in walking sticks for old or disabled people, that kind of cane. they are black round and come in a few different sizes in 4 packs for about $2. i found out that some of them were perfect for covering my fittings on the exposed adapters of my on-board-air setup i had on my tacoma. silly little things like this look pro and are dirt cheap. BTW i have to give credit to the find to my father, had a package in his truck ( he used a cane ) and noticed it would cover perfectly.