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Hello! I have searched and read many threads on this subject, but can't seem to find the exact info I'm looking for. Most are talking about removing the front resonator entirely. I am a pretty new Alfa guy here with a '85 veloce that has 70k miles on it. Pic for attention since I know you folks like pictures.
Loving the car so much. Grew up with story after story of my Dad's s2 he drove for years, excited to have one of my own to enjoy. The one thing that I've had trouble getting past is the raspy sound I get in that 3-4k RPM range under acceleration. My understanding is that the front resonator is designed to reduce/eliminate the rasp and leave you with a nice clean sound, so I am wondering if the resonators just deteriorate over time and mine may need replacing? Figured I would ask here before throwing money at it. The current resonator looks decent on the outside, no obvious rust or deterioration, but if there is some kind of packing in there then I'd assume time and mileage has taken its toll?
I'm not looking for performance gains or extra noise, just a nice clean throaty sound like it has currently under 3k RPMs, ideally extended throughout the RPM range if possible.
If I am on the right track, would also really appreciate any clues on exactly what part(s) I want to find and where, looks like Centerline has the whole front chunk listed, but out of stock:
Exh Front Spider 1982-89 | Centerline International
Based on my searching here though it looks like people also have other aftermarket alternatives welded in?
Thanks!
Loving the car so much. Grew up with story after story of my Dad's s2 he drove for years, excited to have one of my own to enjoy. The one thing that I've had trouble getting past is the raspy sound I get in that 3-4k RPM range under acceleration. My understanding is that the front resonator is designed to reduce/eliminate the rasp and leave you with a nice clean sound, so I am wondering if the resonators just deteriorate over time and mine may need replacing? Figured I would ask here before throwing money at it. The current resonator looks decent on the outside, no obvious rust or deterioration, but if there is some kind of packing in there then I'd assume time and mileage has taken its toll?
I'm not looking for performance gains or extra noise, just a nice clean throaty sound like it has currently under 3k RPMs, ideally extended throughout the RPM range if possible.
If I am on the right track, would also really appreciate any clues on exactly what part(s) I want to find and where, looks like Centerline has the whole front chunk listed, but out of stock:
Exh Front Spider 1982-89 | Centerline International
Based on my searching here though it looks like people also have other aftermarket alternatives welded in?
Thanks!