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Old 07-14-2008, 10:44 PM
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C55 Custom Exhaust Pic

This is what my VRP C55 exhaust system looks like before the final welds and polish. They are stainless steel 2.5" duals all the way back. Sounds great. Will post sound clip later. Frees up a few more ponies according to Vadim but final tune and dyno chart will follow...

I posted the Evosport CLK63 Black Series Custom Exhaust for comparison. Notice that the X is different. Mine has more a curve to it. Any thoughts on which one would flow better? Off course mine costs 1/10 as much as the EVO CLK BS exhaust. Both are stainless steel but mine has not been finished yet.

I also attached a diagram of a stock C55 exhaust to show you how Vadim's custom exhaust compares to stock.
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looks damn nice! did you use the factory mufflers, but re-pipe in front of them?
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well considering i live down the street from VRP, and i own a C55, is this something i should do, i do not have a SC?? I would love to hear the clips, i have itching to have alittle bit more sound.
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looks damn nice! did you use the factory mufflers, but re-pipe in front of them?
Yes, stock mufflers but opened up to mate with the 2.5" pipes. Sounds very smooth at cruising speeds but when you step on it then it rumbles and growls with a thunderous exploding tone.

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Yes, stock mufflers but opened up to mate with the 2.5" pipes. Sounds very smooth at cruising speeds but when you step on it then it rumbles and growls with a thunderous exploding tone.
Nice!
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do you think you gained any power? cant wait to hear this soundtrack. is there any droning or is it comparable to just res-delete slight drone?

thanks for the post there has been a bit of a slump in performance mod threads. so this is nice. if you dont mind be asking what did this set you back? and BTW I want it!

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Outstanding. Will you use O2 sensor simulators?
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do you think you gained any power? cant wait to hear this soundtrack. is there any droning or is it comparable to just res-delete slight drone?

thanks for the post there has been a bit of a slump in performance mod threads. so this is nice. if you dont mind be asking what did this set you back? and BTW I want it!
I just took it out for a freeway spin. It's definitely COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the res delete. It goes from a smooth rrrhhhuuuufff to gaaahaahh sound is the best way to describe it. The car also has a much more explosive acceleration from 5k rpm onwards due to the freed up air flow.

I have a portable sound recorder so next time I'll record it from inside the cabin. I'll also post a sound clip while revving the engine while parked. I love it and the price was a LOT less than I expected but Vadim asked me not to disclose it. Probably less than the price of some pullies.

and btw..NO CELS..The car idles at 550rpm as quiet as a mouse at the off ramp after multiple hard pulls on the freeway in 5 mile stretches.

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I just took it out for a freeway spin. It's definitely COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the res delete. It goes from a smooth rrrhhhuuuufff to gaaahaahh sound is the best way to describe it. The car also has a much more explosive acceleration from 5k rpm onwards due to the freed up air flow.

I have a portable sound recorder so next time I'll record it from inside the cabin. I'll also post a sound clip while revving the engine while parked. I love it and the price was a LOT less than I expected but Vadim asked me not to disclose it. Probably less than the price of some pullies.

do you think a reputable exhaust shop could do it? and do you plan on any dyno runs? you are a true pioneer to say the least.
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do you think a reputable exhaust shop could do it? and do you plan on any dyno runs? you are a true pioneer to say the least.
Absolutely...I think you can get it done for about $600-$1000 depending if you want stainless or aluminized metal. Not much difference really.

Use my pic as an example if that will help. Yup dynos will be in a few days or so when Vadim puts it on the rollers and begins another session of VRP tune.
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Absolutely...I think you can get it done for about $600-$1000 depending if you want stainless or aluminized metal. Not much difference really.

Use my pic as an example if that will help. Yup dynos will be in a few days or so when Vadim puts it on the rollers and begins another session of VRP tune.

cant wait for dyno numbers. please post A/F numbers too. as being a c55 modder should i do it?
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Originally Posted by AMGSC
Absolutely...I think you can get it done for about $600-$1000 depending if you want stainless or aluminized metal. Not much difference really.

Use my pic as an example if that will help. Yup dynos will be in a few days or so when Vadim puts it on the rollers and begins another session of VRP tune.
Robert you finally got it done, it looks very good! Btw ask Vadim if he could get the right side piping by the right side instead of both being routed by the left? Just a thought but the step up looks great. When I get a chance I will post a pic so you know were I am coming from.
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AMG mufflers always looked to me to be quality pcs, just small on the inlet side. you know that we need some youtube, dont you??????

Originally Posted by AMGSC
Yes, stock mufflers but opened up to mate with the 2.5" pipes. Sounds very smooth at cruising speeds but when you step on it then it rumbles and growls with a thunderous exploding tone.
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if the primary cats are there, he wont need sims. there are no O2s behind the second set of cats. if the primaries have been removed, you can turn of the CEL with Star i believe.

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Outstanding. Will you use O2 sensor simulators?
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Btw ask Vadim if he could get the right side piping by the right side instead of both being routed by the left? Just a thought but the step up looks great. When I get a chance I will post a pic so you know were I am coming from.
Please post your setup!! I'd like to see how you got the 2.5" pipes to go right with all that stuff in the way.
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Looks pretty good actually. Let us know if you get a video/audio clip of it posted on youtube or something.
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Very ncie set up!
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I have exhaust envy...

Nice job! Look forward to hearing the sound clips!
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not stock.
it really looks good
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Sound Clip of Exhaust

Let me try and copy this link to my sound clip..

http://media.putfile.com/C55-Custom-Exhaust
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It sounds bad ***. Cant wait to get my Quads done.
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Originally Posted by AMGSC
Let me try and copy this link to my sound clip..

http://media.putfile.com/C55-Custom-Exhaust
Wow! The beast sounds hungry! Go feed it some M3's
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well i think you made me just spend some money.. Damn you! it sounded amazing, i wonder however, mine being virtually stock how will it sound with that change???
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well i think you made me just spend some money.. Damn you! it sounded amazing, i wonder however, mine being virtually stock how will it sound with that change???
To be honest, when my car was stock it sounded pretty much the same as after the headers, cams, cats and res delete so I was dissapointed with the sound. But after this dual exhaust, the sound changed allot as you can hear. The mufflers are stock so the X-pipe duals really define the difference. Not sure if I should swap out the mufflers next.

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Originally Posted by AMGSC
Not sure if I should swap out the mufflers next.
Sounds great bro!
I say replace your mufflers with turbos!


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