2014 C350 Resonator Delete and X-Pipe Install (with YouTube video)
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2014 C350 Sport
2014 C350 Resonator Delete and X-Pipe Install (with YouTube video)
Just finished stage one, of my exhaust upgrade project, today. I'm sure many of the forum users in Los Angeles have fond memories of dealing with AAA Exhaust on La Cienega back in the day. Unfortunately, the guy who ran the shop, Pepe, left a few years ago. Thanks to information from another forum member, I tracked them down!
Pepe and Luis @ Hi-Flow Mufflers in Long Beach, CA - (562) 591-2280. I first started using Pepe and Luis almost 10 years ago. No one has done my exhaust work since then.
Today Luis installed my Magnaflow 2.5" X-Pipe (Part # 10789). He added piping to neck down the diameter to match the 2.25" piping. I originally wanted to add bottle style resonators, but he talked me out of it. I'm glad he did! The sound is sublime. Absolutely no drone. At idle, the car is the same, around 2k-3k it has more throat and volume, 4k-6k it REALLY comes alive.
Now I've got a C63 diffuser and brackets on order. Once that arrives, Luis will be installing a quad exhaust setup and new mufflers. I'll update with a video when that's finished.
For now, I hope you enjoy! Turn up your volume!
Pepe and Luis @ Hi-Flow Mufflers in Long Beach, CA - (562) 591-2280. I first started using Pepe and Luis almost 10 years ago. No one has done my exhaust work since then.
Today Luis installed my Magnaflow 2.5" X-Pipe (Part # 10789). He added piping to neck down the diameter to match the 2.25" piping. I originally wanted to add bottle style resonators, but he talked me out of it. I'm glad he did! The sound is sublime. Absolutely no drone. At idle, the car is the same, around 2k-3k it has more throat and volume, 4k-6k it REALLY comes alive.
Now I've got a C63 diffuser and brackets on order. Once that arrives, Luis will be installing a quad exhaust setup and new mufflers. I'll update with a video when that's finished.
For now, I hope you enjoy! Turn up your volume!
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C63 diffuser and brackets arrived along with the first set of tips. Here's the first placement test. I'm very happy with what I'm seeing so far. These are 3.5" stainless steel, single wall, rolled edge tips.
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That said, I'm researching muffler options like crazy. It's been hard to find a Mercedes appropriate universal muffler solution. All the top brands are full axle or cat back products with tips included. Any ideas?
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Thanks! I know the secondary cats are basically resonators and I was tempted to remove them. But, technically, it's part of the catalytic system, hence the name, right? I think as long as i'm "cat back" they can't raise any fits warranty wise.
That said, I'm researching muffler options like crazy. It's been hard to find a Mercedes appropriate universal muffler solution. All the top brands are full axle or cat back products with tips included. Any ideas?
That said, I'm researching muffler options like crazy. It's been hard to find a Mercedes appropriate universal muffler solution. All the top brands are full axle or cat back products with tips included. Any ideas?
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If you go to a shop and word it as "Can you remove my 2nd cats?", I don't think most shops would do it. Just tell them to remove your two small resonators.
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Hmm... I'm going to have to check out the secondary cats when I'm getting the tips installed. If I can find a clean solution to drop them back in as needed, I might go for it.
The tips are from Summit Racing. Jones Exhaust, probably a cheap 304 stainless. Each tip is $18.25. Four shipped for around $80. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/je...07ss/overview/
The tips are from Summit Racing. Jones Exhaust, probably a cheap 304 stainless. Each tip is $18.25. Four shipped for around $80. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/je...07ss/overview/
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Finally got the C63 diffuser and brackets installed. The hardest part was actually getting the upper clip of the brackets to snap in. This has to be done after you insert the diffuser tab into the bumper.
Parts:
C63 Diffuser: A 204 885 39 38
C63 Left Bracket: A 204 885 46 14
C63 Right Bracket: A 204 885 47 14
Blind Rivet for Sides: A 003 990 94 97
Tomorrow the quad tips get installed. More updates to come...
Parts:
C63 Diffuser: A 204 885 39 38
C63 Left Bracket: A 204 885 46 14
C63 Right Bracket: A 204 885 47 14
Blind Rivet for Sides: A 003 990 94 97
Tomorrow the quad tips get installed. More updates to come...
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2013 C 350 sport
Guys, Any of you know if MF makes test-pipes for C 350? I mean you guys are already talking about removing the "2nd resonator", wouldn't it be better to remove both and go with Test - pipe vs. the X-Pipe? just saying, And yes perhaps it voids warranty, but i'm willing to live with that. Any suggestions? if not MF maybe another brand?
BTW car looks and sounds awesome Coolal.
BTW car looks and sounds awesome Coolal.
