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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Can someone tell me what the layout of the exhaust system is.
Is it 2 resonators going into the cat then to muffler?
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There are four catalytic converters in this picture. The engine would be to the left. Downstream is to the right, where the single resonator is followed by the muffler.
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thanks.

4 cats, nice
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correct.
4 cats -> 1 resonator -> 1 muffler.

I have my resonator removed and have heard of many removing their secondary cats.
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correct.
4 cats -> 1 resonator -> 1 muffler.

I have my resonator removed and have heard of many removing their secondary cats.
How does it sound without the resonator?
did you put pipes in place of it?
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I like it. A little throatier when I put my foot in it. Not very noticeable at idle. I just replaced with straight pipe stainless. Be advised that this is where goes down from 2 pipes to 1. Some are buying universal 'x' pipes and installing. Search it, you'll find the one.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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those cats are muncho $$$$$ i replaced mine with factory ones ...left side was $550 and the right side $310 basically the same as the pic above
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those cats are muncho $$$$$ i replaced mine with factory ones ...left side was $550 and the right side $310 basically the same as the pic above
Where did you get them for that price? Thanks
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the mechanic i took it to out here in long island, he got them from mercedes ralley out here in long island... he thought they were gonna be even more expensive..but i did see after market ones by castco and were cheaper but i went with the factory cats so i could get rid of that big bright yellow annoying check engine light! so im feeling alot happier lol i guess
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I removed my resonator and the muffler and sounds pretty good and it kinda feels quicker too! Does it make a difference power wise though?
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I removed my resonator and the muffler and sounds pretty good and it kinda feels quicker too! Does it make a difference power wise though?
what muffler did u get AMGMB?
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i didnt use a muffler they just welded a tip on the end so looks like i actually have a muffler but i dont. Sounds really good
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