CLK 550 Cab. Exhaust Dual in Dual out

Louie D · 08-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Just installed today Dual in Dual out Exhaust on my 550, the tech and I discussed this for a few days and we decided that we would keep it on one side a Sleeper per say

The Cabriolet does not leave a lot room on the back right side to do much and we did not want to start tearing things up.

We started with a MagnaFlow Dual/Dual 14in until we realized we could not install both resonators because of the room issue. So bye bye resonators and we ended up with MagnaFlow Dual/Dual 18in. to compensate for it.

The car sounds way better than it did before, I am very happy with the overall job that was done. A huge shout out to Richard and his team at RPM.
Attached are some before and after pic’s enjoy.

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sleepyheadzzz · 08-03-2011, 10:10 PM

NICE MAN THIS IS something i have been interested in too

but i think imma do it quad style with the dual outs....SOUNDS CLIPS PLEASE!!! =DDDD

sleepyheadzzz · 08-03-2011, 10:12 PM

i wanna hear the v8 with a magnaflow!!!

C-A-T-S · 08-03-2011, 11:05 PM

Looks good Louie! If you get a chance please upload a video.

homepukes · 08-03-2011, 11:54 PM

These cars sound good under acceleration but need some oomph at idle. Does it sound good at idle?

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 12:10 AM

Hey Guys I will get a video up sometime Thursday afterwork.

Quote:

Originally Posted by homepukes

These cars sound good under acceleration but need some oomph at idle. Does it sound good at idle?

I think your right I went outside and did a quick one for you at idle. My wife is sleeping so I could not do much. Call it a teaser.

http://www.snccollections.com/100_3798_xvid.mp4

sleepyheadzzz · 08-04-2011, 12:23 AM

HEY MAN
u better give that engine some REV FOO! lol
niceeee sounding

can't wait for the full VIDEO!

ahmadk · 08-04-2011, 12:43 AM

nice setup..

+1 on the video

Kevwood · 08-04-2011, 03:04 AM

I applaud the effort but your exhaust guy hasn't exactly built you a good flowing system. Those crush bends are horrifically detrimental to flow, you would have been better off with a single 3" pipe in that section or if dual - mandrel bends. I'm sure it sounds great with the deleted 2nd cats, resonator and Magnaflow muffler but the design isn't going to do much for HP gains.

Not hacking on you mate, just offering some advice that the exhaust shop should have.

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 04:14 AM

Kev,

Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it allot as I don't know a whole lot about this stuff. Everything is fixable as I learned in life.

Do you mean these 3 area's ?

I will talk to him in the morning.

Louie

Kevwood · 08-04-2011, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

Kev,

Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it allot as I don't know a whole lot about this stuff. Everything is fixable as I learned in life.

Do you mean these 3 area's ?

I will talk to him in the morning.

Louie

I'm glad you took the feedback in a positive light Louie, I've got years of trail, error and results behind me so I just like to share my opinions with fellow members.

Yea, those are the areas of concern, that X-pipe looks incredibly restrictive especially on a large displacement engine that huffs a lot of air at high rpm. Take a look at my exhaust thread, everything on mine is mandrel bends (AMS/Magnaflow... Something something).

Good luck mate.

dynomite05 · 08-04-2011, 11:21 AM

^

Listen to this guy!

Jamesbbh · 08-04-2011, 12:20 PM

You can tell them in the future to try and fill the piping up with sand before they bend it with a kinker and it will decrease the size of those divots at each bend. Or just get a good mandrel bender.

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynomite05

^

Listen to this guy!

I always listen to good advice it being taken care of as we speak

Will post the new and improved pic's tonite.

Jamesbbh · 08-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

I always listen to good advice it being taken care of as we speak

Will post the new and improved pic's tonite.

Awesome! So they are going to fix the kinked up areas?

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 02:33 PM

They sure are James. We had a little pow wow this morning at 7.59am.

I was in the parking lot before they even drove up to the shop

C-A-T-S · 08-04-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

They sure are James. We had a little pow wow this morning at 7.59am.

I was in the parking lot before they even drove up to the shop

I like your style Louie! Crackin the whip on em

. Can't wait to see the full on video.

NsXTaCY168 · 08-04-2011, 03:52 PM

Louie, if you take off the front license plate, add the front clear bumper lenses and rear LED (smoke) lights, it would look much nicer. I have the same car as you, but in coupe.

I need the quad exhaust set up. I can't find a reputable shop that specializes in custom exhausts, not going to take it to just any muffler shop. Did you get the AMG tips for the right side to match the left side OEM dual tips?

I noticed you have the ugly halogens too, I'm going to upgrade to xenons if you are interested.

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 04:09 PM

I thought we could not take off the license plate here in CA I recall getting pulled over before years ago, I do have the clear side markers on it now and I am changing them to painted ones same as the car color going to do it myself.

I would be very interested in the lights for sure.

Thanks

NsXTaCY168 · 08-04-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louie D

I thought we could not take off the license plate here in CA I recall getting pulled over before years ago

You risk a small fine if you take off the front plate. When was the last time you saw a front plate on a Ferrari/Lambo? It doesn't affect your driving record at all. Small price to pay for a nice luxury car.

AMGY · 08-04-2011, 04:50 PM

In for sound clips

Louie D · 08-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Just got back from the shop big difference. Thanks Kev for the suggestions.

Jamesbbh · 08-04-2011, 07:00 PM

Way Better!

Mka77 · 08-04-2011, 08:27 PM

Nice looking work.

sleepyheadzzz · 08-04-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NsXTaCY168

You risk a small fine if you take off the front plate. When was the last time you saw a front plate on a Ferrari/Lambo? It doesn't affect your driving record at all. Small price to pay for a nice luxury car.

yeah i just paid a fat *** 120 dollar ticket for no license in LA
i was parked in a residential side street too!!!
ugh

nsxtacy i can tell ur chinese wit the 168 llol

08-03-2011, 10:10 PM	#2
sleepyheadzzz Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Planet Jupiter Posts: 540 Drives: 2000 Volvo S40, 2006 Hummer H3, 2008 CLK550	NICE MAN THIS IS something i have been interested in too but i think imma do it quad style with the dual outs....SOUNDS CLIPS PLEASE!!! =DDDD __________________ H&R springs, front and rear sway bars, borla dual in out exhaust with AMG tips, VIS CF rear diffuser, CF rear spoiler, CF front lip, red interior LED lighting, Hankook 19" tires

08-03-2011, 10:12 PM	#3
sleepyheadzzz Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Planet Jupiter Posts: 540 Drives: 2000 Volvo S40, 2006 Hummer H3, 2008 CLK550	i wanna hear the v8 with a magnaflow!!! __________________ H&R springs, front and rear sway bars, borla dual in out exhaust with AMG tips, VIS CF rear diffuser, CF rear spoiler, CF front lip, red interior LED lighting, Hankook 19" tires

08-04-2011, 12:23 AM	#7
sleepyheadzzz Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Planet Jupiter Posts: 540 Drives: 2000 Volvo S40, 2006 Hummer H3, 2008 CLK550	HEY MAN u better give that engine some REV FOO! lol niceeee sounding can't wait for the full VIDEO! __________________ H&R springs, front and rear sway bars, borla dual in out exhaust with AMG tips, VIS CF rear diffuser, CF rear spoiler, CF front lip, red interior LED lighting, Hankook 19" tires

08-04-2011, 12:43 AM	#8
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08-04-2011, 03:04 AM	#9
Kevwood MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A Canadian in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 4,726 Drives: '05 C200K SS, '05 Kleemann CLK500K, '08 Hummer H3 & '92 Z34 5sp (track car in Canada)	I applaud the effort but your exhaust guy hasn't exactly built you a good flowing system. Those crush bends are horrifically detrimental to flow, you would have been better off with a single 3" pipe in that section or if dual - mandrel bends. I'm sure it sounds great with the deleted 2nd cats, resonator and Magnaflow muffler but the design isn't going to do much for HP gains. Not hacking on you mate, just offering some advice that the exhaust shop should have. __________________ KLEEMANN< Kleemann supercharger, cams, headers & tune \| H&R springs & sways \| Koni suspension Brembo GT BBK, 6/4 pot, floating composite rotors \| GPT pulley \| Magnecor KV85 wires Carbon fiber; vented hood, Vorsteiner spoiler, diffuser, front lip and custom side vents Quaife LSD \| Magnaflow quad exhaust w/ 100 cell cats \| E55K airbox w/ kevlar tubes AMG Black Series strut bars \| 360 Forged wheels, carbon fiber \| eXce1on AV system Mods/build thread

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C-A-T-S Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 73 Drives: 2008 E63 M6 & 2009 E92 335i	Looks good Louie! If you get a chance please upload a video.

08-03-2011, 11:54 PM	#5
homepukes Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fayette County GA Posts: 104 Drives: 2000 E320 Original Owner 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet	These cars sound good under acceleration but need some oomph at idle. Does it sound good at idle?

08-04-2011, 04:14 AM	#10
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 589 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	Kev, Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it allot as I don't know a whole lot about this stuff. Everything is fixable as I learned in life. Do you mean these 3 area's ? I will talk to him in the morning. Louie Attached Thumbnails __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's

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Jamesbbh Super Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL. Posts: 684 Drives: 2006 Facelift CLK500 Cab-	You can tell them in the future to try and fill the piping up with sand before they bend it with a kinker and it will decrease the size of those divots at each bend. Or just get a good mandrel bender. __________________ 97-jeep tj------06-CLk500 Cabriolet

08-04-2011, 02:33 PM	#16
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 589 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	They sure are James. We had a little pow wow this morning at 7.59am. I was in the parking lot before they even drove up to the shop __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's

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NsXTaCY168 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 309 Drives: 2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3	Louie, if you take off the front license plate, add the front clear bumper lenses and rear LED (smoke) lights, it would look much nicer. I have the same car as you, but in coupe. I need the quad exhaust set up. I can't find a reputable shop that specializes in custom exhausts, not going to take it to just any muffler shop. Did you get the AMG tips for the right side to match the left side OEM dual tips? I noticed you have the ugly halogens too, I'm going to upgrade to xenons if you are interested.

08-04-2011, 04:09 PM	#19
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 589 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	I thought we could not take off the license plate here in CA I recall getting pulled over before years ago, I do have the clear side markers on it now and I am changing them to painted ones same as the car color going to do it myself. I would be very interested in the lights for sure. Thanks __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's

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AMGY Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 379 Drives: 2004 CLK 55	In for sound clips

08-04-2011, 06:36 PM	#22
Louie D Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego North County Posts: 589 Drives: 2007 CLK550 CAB, 2009 E350, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee	Just got back from the shop big difference. Thanks Kev for the suggestions. __________________ Louie DESERT PIC"S CLK 550 BEACH PIC's

08-04-2011, 07:00 PM	#23
Jamesbbh Super Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pensacola, FL. Posts: 684 Drives: 2006 Facelift CLK500 Cab-	Way Better! __________________ 97-jeep tj------06-CLk500 Cabriolet

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