[svxistentialist]

The resonator is there for a reason. It is positioned at a nodal point in the exhaust stream. It affects the velocity at which the engine scavenges burnt gases, particularly at low revs.

If you replace it with a straight pipe your car will produce lower torque at low revs, and we all know the SVX prefers to change up gears quick and runs at low revs most of the time.

My advice is to replace it with a cheaper aftermarket resonator. The Subaru one is way too expensive, particularly as we know they all eventually rattle, so it is not exactly Rolls Royce build.

My 2c

Joe