Hi guys,I purchased what I thought was a complete exhaust system from Classic Exhaust 3 or 4 years ago and put it in the garage without opening the box when it arrived and just now getting to it and found that there is no resonator.My question is what is the purpose of the resonator and do I really need it.

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Comment by Jason Edge on June 2, 2015 at 8:29am

Here is a pretty good write-up I found on resonators: http://www.ehow.com/about_5765675_exhaust-resonator_.html

If looking to stay with the factory look, the original was about 21" long and 5" wide (5 1/2" at the ribbed ends).  To have one depends on what you are after: super quiet factory sound, factory exhaust, or to be able to hear the exhaust ranging from low rumble without a resonator to a throaty to load sound with say only Flowmasters mufflers.

Comment by William Cameron on June 1, 2015 at 11:11pm

 Jim, I have a brand new resonator for the 64' email me at hdp10@yahoo.com for pics and price, I also have everything up to the Y pipe, except for the muffler, if anyone is looking for exhaust pipes 

Comment by Jim Davis on May 31, 2015 at 10:43pm

I found the invoice and it just says complete exhaust system and the price I paid.I guess that's what I get for not checking right away.If anyone has a good one lying around let me know.Thanks

Comment by Jason Edge on May 31, 2015 at 9:08pm
They take the rumble out of the exhaust sound and makes it run more quiet. My exhaust from them came with the resonator but believe you could get the system without it. Hopefully you have an invoice or some type of receipt that you can confirm it was not supposed to include the resonator.

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