that's all good advice..... when i removed my exhaust resonator, i got a little more sound (actually quite loud when atx downshifts from 4th to 3rd around 60mph; "the sweet spot"), little better power, especially if you have some intake work done.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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