I read a guide on ntpod.org about how to remove your resonator and stuff. I dont have i/h/e yet because I just got my 99 lude last week, but the guide said taking out your resonator will make your car have more of a growl to it.

Well, when I took out the resonator, I ended up taking off my whole front bumper and everything, and took off the whole "air box" assembly thing with it.

My question is.. is it ok that I didnt put the whole box and plastic tubes back on? My car does growl a LOT more, but for some reason it doesnt seem like the VTEC is kicking in like it used to. Seems like it doesnt produce as much power as normal. Is it just me or does having the whole box thing out really cut back on my performance?