Resonator??
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a C32 AMG & S-Works Tarmac
I did the delete on my C32 so, obviously, my experience will be different from yours.
The best way to describe the difference in sound was: Growlier. Yes, I know that's a made-up word. The engine growls (really growls), mostly in the 3000-3500 rpm range. the sound is not loud and is still acceptable for my "client carrying coach".
I went to a local muffler shop and 30 minutes and $50 later, I was a very happy man. Do it. Do it now.
The best way to describe the difference in sound was: Growlier. Yes, I know that's a made-up word. The engine growls (really growls), mostly in the 3000-3500 rpm range. the sound is not loud and is still acceptable for my "client carrying coach".
I went to a local muffler shop and 30 minutes and $50 later, I was a very happy man. Do it. Do it now.
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2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT
I replaced the OEM C320 exhaust with the AMG C32 exhaust which also has a resonator. All at the same time. At that time, I had the resonator removed from the AMG C32 exhaust.
So with resonator removed and with AMG C32 exhaust, the car sounds deeper but not much louder. I personally love the sound it makes. I'm sure the resonator removal alone is the reason. There's not much just a new muffler and dual tips will do for sound alone.
Carlos
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So with resonator removed and with AMG C32 exhaust, the car sounds deeper but not much louder. I personally love the sound it makes. I'm sure the resonator removal alone is the reason. There's not much just a new muffler and dual tips will do for sound alone.
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Just to clarify, the $100 I paid included: a) removing the old C320 exhaust system, b) deleting the resonator from an AMG C32 exhaust system, and c) custom fitting the AMG C32 exhaust system on my V6 C-Coupé.
A simple resonator removal should not be more than $40-$50 from any regular muffler shop (Midas, Grandma-Joes, SEARS auto-shop, etc....)
And, whoever said you will get an error message by removing a resonator is full of
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A simple resonator removal should not be more than $40-$50 from any regular muffler shop (Midas, Grandma-Joes, SEARS auto-shop, etc....)
And, whoever said you will get an error message by removing a resonator is full of
Carlos
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From: Suburbia, CA
mine: '01 C240 w/heavy modifications dad's: '05 997 Carrera S
is quality an issue with this? i mean...does everyone use the same quality replacement pipe? or will some place like midas or sears use a crappy one thatll rust? are places like that to be trusted?
AAA exhaust, which i thought i might take it to, wants 90 for the res delete...what place in the LA/Thousand Oaks area would you all recommend for price and (adequate) quality? i just dont want anything to get hurt by a **** shop is all.
AAA exhaust, which i thought i might take it to, wants 90 for the res delete...what place in the LA/Thousand Oaks area would you all recommend for price and (adequate) quality? i just dont want anything to get hurt by a **** shop is all.
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mine: '01 C240 w/heavy modifications dad's: '05 997 Carrera S
hmm...the guy at AAA said 90, and i asked i he could go lower and he said no....
its not URGENT, but i would like to plan where im going now, i dont get my car back for a week
its not URGENT, but i would like to plan where im going now, i dont get my car back for a week
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wherever you go, make sure they use non-rust stainless steel alum type metal. Most reputable muffler shops with tons of experience will know this. You don't want those nasty rusted pipes after only 2 years.
Carlos
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2002 C240
Anyone know any good locations for a res delete in Miami?
More importantly, if I get a res delete on my C240, will it be hard to put it back on if I want an Eisenmann Sport with stock resonator?
More importantly, if I get a res delete on my C240, will it be hard to put it back on if I want an Eisenmann Sport with stock resonator?
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it's all a matter of cutting, welding, and cutting and welding.
Check for reputable Muffler shops in your area.
To go back to stock or to go with resonator and an aftermarket exhaust, you're looking at more cutting & welding. The process is the same wherever you go. Just know that some muffler shops know what they are doing, some don't. Do your research online, and ask to see satisfied customer projects or visit the shop to check out the quality of work, yourself.
A monkey can cut & weld, so do your homework !!!
Check for reputable Muffler shops in your area.
To go back to stock or to go with resonator and an aftermarket exhaust, you're looking at more cutting & welding. The process is the same wherever you go. Just know that some muffler shops know what they are doing, some don't. Do your research online, and ask to see satisfied customer projects or visit the shop to check out the quality of work, yourself.
A monkey can cut & weld, so do your homework !!!
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2002 C240
it's all a matter of cutting, welding, and cutting and welding.
Check for reputable Muffler shops in your area.
To go back to stock or to go with resonator and an aftermarket exhaust, you're looking at more cutting & welding. The process is the same wherever you go. Just know that some muffler shops know what they are doing, some don't. Do your research online, and ask to see satisfied customer projects or visit the shop to check out the quality of work, yourself.
A monkey can cut & weld, so do your homework !!!
Check for reputable Muffler shops in your area.
To go back to stock or to go with resonator and an aftermarket exhaust, you're looking at more cutting & welding. The process is the same wherever you go. Just know that some muffler shops know what they are doing, some don't. Do your research online, and ask to see satisfied customer projects or visit the shop to check out the quality of work, yourself.
A monkey can cut & weld, so do your homework !!!
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But deeper is the sound I want, not louder, so if it does do this then I'll get it done. I was always weary because C32 owners love it, but hello!
my engine doesn't have the Supercharger like yours! ..LOL, so I was wondering whether it was their engine making the deeper sounds.Alright, I'm brought, I'll give it a shot.
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Okay, that's what I like... hm, then maybe I'll have this done tomorrow. I paid $65 to have the C32 exhaust installed on my C320 Sedan, perhaps if I bundled it with doing the resonator it'd be less than $100; but I'll likely pay $50 tomorrow.
But deeper is the sound I want, not louder, so if it does do this then I'll get it done. I was always weary because C32 owners love it, but hello! my engine doesn't have the Supercharger like yours! ..LOL, so I was wondering whether it was their engine making the deeper sounds.
Alright, I'm brought, I'll give it a shot.
Tee_Tz.
But deeper is the sound I want, not louder, so if it does do this then I'll get it done. I was always weary because C32 owners love it, but hello!
my engine doesn't have the Supercharger like yours! ..LOL, so I was wondering whether it was their engine making the deeper sounds.Alright, I'm brought, I'll give it a shot.
Tee_Tz.
haha nice one tee!
I've been thinkin about secondary cat delete. maybe I should go get it done. now.
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Secondary Cat Delete
hey all. I just wanted to update some info about the secondary cat-delete.
I went to my "exhaust guy" today, and he told me deleting the secondary cat has no purpose. yes it will have a slightly higher tone, but you might end up with less backpressure and probably will loose some power.
he said for $150 for a custom SS-Y pipe, might as well spend the $150 to get a better flowing rear silencer. or a set of high flow cats (but he doesnt believe that it will really "do much").
So no Secondary Cat Delete for me.
I went to my "exhaust guy" today, and he told me deleting the secondary cat has no purpose. yes it will have a slightly higher tone, but you might end up with less backpressure and probably will loose some power.
he said for $150 for a custom SS-Y pipe, might as well spend the $150 to get a better flowing rear silencer. or a set of high flow cats (but he doesnt believe that it will really "do much").
So no Secondary Cat Delete for me.
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Is it me or does deleting the resonator and having an aftermarket exahust just asking our v6's to sound like every other honda? I'm not trying to downplay anyone's attempt for better sound, but I laugh my *** off everytime I see/hear a honda that sounds like a lawnmower. I'd hate to see a beautiful Mercedes succomb to that sterotypical sound. BUT, I'll delete my resonator if what I just said is not the case.
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if you have a V6 on a mercedes simply deleting the resonator will not make it sound like a honda. i know Advans deleted his resonator and he has a Remus exhaust and his car sounds good not too loud. I might just delete my resonator even though i still have the stock exhaust on. Deleting the resonator will make the car sound sportier and louder but def not like a honda esp if you have a V6.
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C350 Sport Resonator Delete: Sounds The Same
I had a local muffler shop remove the resonator on my 3.5L '06 C350 today in hopes of getting a little more growl. I was hesitating, all afraid it would sound like a weed whacker or something but it is barley any louder! Actually it sounds about the same at idle and under load. Even at WOT on the highway you can't really tell any difference. What's up with that? I had them put in a matching diameter stainless piece and took the resonator home with me just in case. It is basically straight through inside with a series of expansion "holes" at one end. I guess I'm going to have to pull the trigger on that Carlsson or Eisemann or SuperSprint silencer if I want some real bark.
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I had a local muffler shop remove the resonator on my 3.5L '06 C350 today in hopes of getting a little more growl. I was hesitating, all afraid it would sound like a weed whacker or something but it is barley any louder! Actually it sounds about the same at idle and under load. Even at WOT on the highway you can't really tell any difference. What's up with that? I had them put in a matching diameter stainless piece and took the resonator home with me just in case. It is basically straight through inside with a series of expansion "holes" at one end. I guess I'm going to have to pull the trigger on that Carlsson or Eisemann or SuperSprint silencer if I want some real bark.
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Good hi-flow cats (and H pipe) can be expensive. Especially on the bang-for-the-buck scale. For that kind of money I would go with a quality set of headers first and I bet you pick up more power for similar money. For instance, a pair of hi-flow SuperSprint cats will run you $4,600 ($2,300 each side) but shorty headers are $2,600 a pair. Headers might be more to install but you will get more oomf out of them it would still cost less.
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Good hi-flow cats (and H pipe) can be expensive. Especially on the bang-for-the-buck scale. For that kind of money I would go with a quality set of headers first and I bet you pick up more power for similar money. For instance, a pair of hi-flow SuperSprint cats will run you $4,600 ($2,300 each side) but shorty headers are $2,600 a pair. Headers might be more to install but you will get more oomf out of them it would still cost less.
Last edited by mig888; Jun 11, 2007 at 01:22 PM.
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From: Suburbia, CA
mine: '01 C240 w/heavy modifications dad's: '05 997 Carrera S
from what I hear, the res only makes it lower, and the wy the eisenmann makes it sound...it wont be ricey....believe me....but I can always just post in 3 days to tell you this same info. Ronce has an aftermarket with res delete, and his souns like a friggin racecar, a littttttle too loud for me, however not ricey, just racey.
