hello everyone,
quik question, is there a difference between using the xpipe frm magnaflow and a custom made frm a muffler shop.

 

If there is, it's miniscule.

 

you mean im better off having the muffler shop fabricate one than using one frm magnaflow?

 

i had chosen the magnaflow over the shop fab x pipe..........no regrets. it sounds sporty enough to where it's not an over kill considering it's still a mercedes.

 

I'm actually looking to do this mod myself. Is this the correct kit to get? http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xpipekits.asp

Seeing that it is a universal kit, was it a "plug and play" welding job or did you require extra piping to make it fit?

 

That is not the correct kit. You really need an "X-pipe" that allows for two parallel pipes that converge in the "X" and then exit into two more parallel pipes and not the right angles of this kit as it will end up too wide. A good shop can build you one or they can likely locate a magnaflow, or other brand, for you.

 

i agree.........the shop i went to did a great job in making sure the x pipe is removable if need so. the x pipe i used is the " universal x pipe " from magnaflow, which i highly recommend.

 

X-pipe on mine..
Happy with the sound and overall results...

 

If you go magnaflow, there are the ones you want and the one I have:
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=8389

No need for full pipe kit. Just the Tru-X section with 2.25 openings.

 

that's exactly what i had installed bro..........i can't get over what an x pipe can do. the best part is that it's cheap and easy............i highly recommend the mod for any c300
enthus.

 

Thank you sir =)

 

For everyone that has installed the X-pipe: Do you notice at around 4500 RPM that the exhaust tone completly changes and the car really screams? I really like the exhaust note under 4000 but it sounds to trumphety or "blatty" above 4000-4500 RPM.
Anyone have any knowledge on how are valve timing is handled? This kinda reminds me of my friends 94' V-Tech Prelude. It would sound like a totally different car when the valves switched into high RPM mode.

 

thats what makes it sound great above 4000 rpm.....it screams for more. i personslly luv the tone, makes me want to go faster.

 

i was just at a mineki shop and the guy wanted to charge me $180 (includes labor) for just running 2 straight pipes instead of the x-pipe.....anyone have just straights instead of the x-pipe? is there anything wrong with doing that and is that a good price for the work?

 

straight pipes sound like crap on our cars. $180 is kind of steep.

 

do u lose power by doing this?? dont our cars need the back pressure to keep going??

 

hmm alright you think im better off payin for a legit magnaflow x-pipe or havin one fabricated i really dont wanna spend over 150 for such an easy mod ya know?

 

Buy the Magnaflow xpipe form here. They want $68.44 with free shipping. Use this dicount code to get it for that price bestoffer4em Heres the link

http://www.performancepeddler.com/de...CT_ID=MAG10790

 

you'll lose some low end torque till your ECU compensates after a week or two.

 

but after a week or two everything will b bac to normal??

 

yup. That was my experience and reported experience of others who have also done this mod.

 

thanks for the info! i just put the order in last night i cant wait till it gets here ....im going right to the muffler shop to have this thing put on

 

Another thing, the length of the x-pipe is shorter than the length of the resonator so your muffler shop will need to attach straight pipe extenders to the end to bridge the length. Not a big deal, but just be aware.

 

thanks for the heads up

 

Hey everyone, i just purchased the new 2010 mercedes benz e 350 and i really wanted to modify the exhaust. Can the x pipe be installed to a 2010 mercedes benz e 350 ?. If it can what site does anyone recommend to get an x pipe from ?