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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 09:14 PM
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RB Tech Exhaust/Rear End Gear Change

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I was wondering if anyone here has recorded their CLK55 with stock exhaust and RB Tech exhaust? Just curious about what is sounds like before spending the money.

2: Has anyone here done a rear end gear change? If so, did you do a 1/4 mile run before and after??

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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 04:03 AM
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I have the RBTech exhaust on a 430 (same exact kit). It's much loader and throatier than the AMG muffler you have. I have to sell mine because it won't fit the kit I'm getting. If you're interested, give me an email Mach430@adelphia.net. I'll be selling it with 2 resonators and complete piping (already welded).
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 08:38 AM
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What kit are you getting that the exhaust won`t fit? I don`t know what you mean.
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 09:27 PM
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Re: RB Tech Exhaust/Rear End Gear Change

1: I was wondering if anyone here has recorded their CLK55 with stock exhaust and RB Tech exhaust? Just curious about what is sounds like before spending the money.

2: Has anyone here done a rear end gear change? If so, did you do a 1/4 mile run before and after??
1. The RBtech system is very loud. Although the stock is system is very quiet. Replace the stock resonator with a straight pipe or twin performane resonators. Supersprint exhaust for the CLK55 is coming soon.

2. Yes. Depending on the gearing you use, we've done both a 3.07 and 3.27 change. 1/4 time normally drops b/w 0.3-0.5s. For specific questions on the sport differentials, please email me at simon@evosport.com.
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Old Dec 24, 2001 | 02:56 PM
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What if you leave the stock AMG muffler and just replace the resonators with a straight pipe??
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Old Dec 26, 2001 | 02:37 AM
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If you leave the stock muffler and remove the resonator you will get a noticibly deeper, more throaty sound, Also a little louder a guess. But it should sound nicer then it is now, and give you a little improvment in performance.
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So then why doesn`t everyone just remove the resonators instaed of spending the money on a complete system?
Mr. Vanos......why did you mention Supersprint? You think it will be better than the RB Tech???
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