IMO neither will sound nice. just wait until you have enough money for a catback.
removing the resonator would probably sound better than removing the muffler. though I think either option you proposed would probably sound loud and stupid. If you really want to remove the resonator then replace it with a magnaflow or something.
Personally I think cutting off the resonator and/or muffler is just ghetto.


1998 T-Red CSVT 3.0L