Secondary cat delete questions
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From: Los Angeles
W210 E55
Secondary cat delete questions
Does any one know:
1. If I should still pass CA smog without them? (nevermind the visual)
2. How much louder the sound in the car will be?
3. If there is any resonance or otherwise annoyances that will arise?
Thanks
1. If I should still pass CA smog without them? (nevermind the visual)
2. How much louder the sound in the car will be?
3. If there is any resonance or otherwise annoyances that will arise?
Thanks
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From: Manhattan Beach, California
W210 E55 AMG
SoCaL kid here,
1.No you will not pass (my smog place in El Segundo NEVER checks under the car)
2.I heard a sound clip some where on youtube, its not that noticeable on video, but I can imagine in person it will be a slight difference in tone.
3.i removed the resonator and can imagine if i removed the secondary cats as well, the low hum sound would be more noticeable. but with a tuner car background, I like to hear the exhuast sound anytime.
1.No you will not pass (my smog place in El Segundo NEVER checks under the car)
2.I heard a sound clip some where on youtube, its not that noticeable on video, but I can imagine in person it will be a slight difference in tone.
3.i removed the resonator and can imagine if i removed the secondary cats as well, the low hum sound would be more noticeable. but with a tuner car background, I like to hear the exhuast sound anytime.
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From: San Antonio, TX
2008 E63 AMG
My car is a SoCal car but luckily don't have to worry about those inspections anymore. I first removed the resonator and it only added a little volume to the exhaust. I highly recommend it - it adds much needed bass to the car. It is a V8 for God's sake! I then took the rear CATs off and an x-pipe all at once. The car is definitely louder but not obnoxiously. When you get out of it and cruising it's fine but definitely sounds more muscular otherwise. I prefer it and it doesn't draw attention. I may add a Magnaflow touring muffler, but I am torn whether to lose the pure AMG sound. The newer AMGs are insanely loud compared to ours.
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From: SD
00 e55
I have secondary cats removed and the resonator removed and replaced with an X-pipe,,....
Sound is how the e55 should have sounded from factory, not loud but just enough grunt to be able to hear that this is no ordinary Mercedes, its definitely not too loud and no annoying drone of any kind.
And removing Secondary cats will never give you a CEL
Sound is how the e55 should have sounded from factory, not loud but just enough grunt to be able to hear that this is no ordinary Mercedes, its definitely not too loud and no annoying drone of any kind.
And removing Secondary cats will never give you a CEL
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: San Angelo, Texas
2001 E55 AMG
I have secondary cats removed and the resonator removed and replaced with an X-pipe,,....
Sound is how the e55 should have sounded from factory, not loud but just enough grunt to be able to hear that this is no ordinary Mercedes, its definitely not too loud and no annoying drone of any kind.
And removing Secondary cats will never give you a CEL
Sound is how the e55 should have sounded from factory, not loud but just enough grunt to be able to hear that this is no ordinary Mercedes, its definitely not too loud and no annoying drone of any kind.
And removing Secondary cats will never give you a CEL
Last edited by mikene55; Apr 1, 2011 at 04:26 PM.
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From: San Antonio, TX
2008 E63 AMG
I bought my car in SoCal but don't live there anymore. I just straight-piped mine. I don't have to worry about smog tests anymore - thankfully! If you do, I'd either leave them on or you'd probably have to add some hi-flos to pass inspection. I believe AMS posted within the last week or so of a good deal on hi-flo's from somebody. Maybe they'll chime in, if not I'll find their post. Good luck - you're going to love the new sound!
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86 190D (Exported to the Nerderlands), 87 300TD (Sold), 82 Ford F150 3spd, 99 E300D (RIP), 02 E55
I am thinking about getting rid of the secondary cats as with the x-pipe and resonator delete, the car is still too quite. Might move my x-pipe up to where the cats are and have mandrel bends where the resonator use to be 
