Just got my exhaust/muffler done! Thanks guys!
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Just got my exhaust/muffler done! Thanks guys!
Ok, so I know I've teased this before in a few other threads but here it is.
After reading all the talk about resonators and mufflers and exhausts (yes I actually STFF lol), I decided on removing my resonator to increase the sound output. I chose this because I did not want an obnoxiously loud exhaust and wanted to maintain the quiet feel of my Merc.
Anyway, when I got to the shop and got under the car, we looked and saw no resonator. We only saw 4 catalytic converters. I immediately thought "crap, I've gotta buy a loud muffler now". After talking to the guys, they said that they have recently been tuning OEM mufflers for local wheel companies with AMG equipped CLKs and E classes. They said I'd be the first V6 and the price was cheaper than buying the muffler so I gave it a shot. One of the cool things was that I was able to keep everything OEM. So even if I do get pulled over, I can just say "look its original!" lol
I was offered a straight pipe (audio section w/out video in youtube clip) or the twin loop system sound that the factory uses to muffle the sound. I chose the twin loop sound because it was more quiet and more bearable.
On a side note, our muffler internals are pretty interesting. They use a similar design to the Mugen Twin-Loop exhaust to muffle the sound.
Well, enough talking... Karo prob wants this up by now so here it is.
Thanks guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukdr_7EC6uI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dcqy7lVfoo *new link!
Here are some isolated audio clips too.
http://yatta-media.com/blog/wp-conte...3/MVI_0893.mp3
http://yatta-media.com/blog/wp-conte...3/MVI_0915.mp3
After reading all the talk about resonators and mufflers and exhausts (yes I actually STFF lol), I decided on removing my resonator to increase the sound output. I chose this because I did not want an obnoxiously loud exhaust and wanted to maintain the quiet feel of my Merc.
Anyway, when I got to the shop and got under the car, we looked and saw no resonator. We only saw 4 catalytic converters. I immediately thought "crap, I've gotta buy a loud muffler now". After talking to the guys, they said that they have recently been tuning OEM mufflers for local wheel companies with AMG equipped CLKs and E classes. They said I'd be the first V6 and the price was cheaper than buying the muffler so I gave it a shot. One of the cool things was that I was able to keep everything OEM. So even if I do get pulled over, I can just say "look its original!" lol
I was offered a straight pipe (audio section w/out video in youtube clip) or the twin loop system sound that the factory uses to muffle the sound. I chose the twin loop sound because it was more quiet and more bearable.
On a side note, our muffler internals are pretty interesting. They use a similar design to the Mugen Twin-Loop exhaust to muffle the sound.
Well, enough talking... Karo prob wants this up by now so here it is.
Thanks guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukdr_7EC6uI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dcqy7lVfoo *new link!
Here are some isolated audio clips too.
http://yatta-media.com/blog/wp-conte...3/MVI_0893.mp3
http://yatta-media.com/blog/wp-conte...3/MVI_0915.mp3
Last edited by nrg_mike; Mar 24, 2010 at 03:20 PM.
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It cost me $120. It could have cost me less if I used my company but I just did it as a walk-in individual.
I went to Valley Muffler in La Puente. Been going here for like 10 years.
(626) 965-7279 2649
E Valley Blvd, #1, West Covina, CA 91792
Oh and I isolated some audio and added it to the post.
I went to Valley Muffler in La Puente. Been going here for like 10 years.
(626) 965-7279 2649
E Valley Blvd, #1, West Covina, CA 91792
Oh and I isolated some audio and added it to the post.
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did you bought your car second hand?? if yes most probably the previous owner took it out... it should have a resonator...
sounds good... mine is loud but nobody had pulled me over...
I got no resonator and muffler...
sounds good... mine is loud but nobody had pulled me over...
I got no resonator and muffler...
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nice work - very affordable too!
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But yah, I was a little baffled but did some more research last nite TruTaing is right about 04.5-05 not having them.
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it sounds good!
i have to be totally honest though, its not very loud, and i think the magnaflow setup is a better option for e guys on here that want a louder AMG type sound
but it still sounds really clean!!
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Timmy, I totally feel ya. I really wanted the Eisenmann Race but I come from a history of tuning and getting modified tickets. Heck I got pulled over 3 times in the span of 30 minutes one night next to the 60 frwy. Worst part was that they were 3 different branches (la sheriff, lapd, and west covina pd... that area doesn't have it's own PD) and I was screwed each time.
I should be happy with the quiet tone though... At least it'll satisfy my tuning itch for the time being. LOL.
OHH BTW, new video w/ driving footage and audio! Adding it to the main post as soon as it's uploaded.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dcqy7lVfoo
I should be happy with the quiet tone though... At least it'll satisfy my tuning itch for the time being. LOL.
OHH BTW, new video w/ driving footage and audio! Adding it to the main post as soon as it's uploaded.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dcqy7lVfoo
Last edited by nrg_mike; Mar 24, 2010 at 03:11 PM.
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It's actually quiter than my SSprint muffler with my resonator on the car, but yours is more high-pitched kind of sound.
I would've been happy if I could have what you have now before getting my muffler.
Sounds good and 'subtle' just the way I like it
I would've been happy if I could have what you have now before getting my muffler.
Sounds good and 'subtle' just the way I like it
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No drone.
Honestly, you can feel the exhaust a bit more (vibration from extra sound) but it's no where near as bad as a complete exhaust/new muffler would have been. The thing that I love the most is that it's still quiet when I want it to be and sounds great when I'm accelerating.
This may have just been a filler mod though... I'll probably want more soon. I hate this modding itch. It consumes me.
Honestly, you can feel the exhaust a bit more (vibration from extra sound) but it's no where near as bad as a complete exhaust/new muffler would have been. The thing that I love the most is that it's still quiet when I want it to be and sounds great when I'm accelerating.
This may have just been a filler mod though... I'll probably want more soon. I hate this modding itch. It consumes me.
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No drone.
Honestly, you can feel the exhaust a bit more (vibration from extra sound) but it's no where near as bad as a complete exhaust/new muffler would have been. The thing that I love the most is that it's still quiet when I want it to be and sounds great when I'm accelerating.
This may have just been a filler mod though... I'll probably want more soon. I hate this modding itch. It consumes me.
Honestly, you can feel the exhaust a bit more (vibration from extra sound) but it's no where near as bad as a complete exhaust/new muffler would have been. The thing that I love the most is that it's still quiet when I want it to be and sounds great when I'm accelerating.
This may have just been a filler mod though... I'll probably want more soon. I hate this modding itch. It consumes me.
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Timmy, I totally feel ya. I really wanted the Eisenmann Race but I come from a history of tuning and getting modified tickets. Heck I got pulled over 3 times in the span of 30 minutes one night next to the 60 frwy. Worst part was that they were 3 different branches (la sheriff, lapd, and west covina pd... that area doesn't have it's own PD) and I was screwed each time.
I should be happy with the quiet tone though... At least it'll satisfy my tuning itch for the time being. LOL.
I should be happy with the quiet tone though... At least it'll satisfy my tuning itch for the time being. LOL.
well it sounds good, you should bring it out on sunday!
