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Old Jun 15, 2019 | 10:19 PM
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Cool Improving Exhaust Note

Hello World,
Looking for some advice or suggestions for the exhaust on my CLK320 1999 Cab, YEA YEA I know it's only a V6, and missing 2 cylinders of an EIGHT and will never sound like one.:smash. LOL
I also own a 5lt Ford V8 with an awesome note...
The massive rear muffler is just so dam quite ... I would love to give this girl some personality of her own....
Could any one let me know if there is any risks of fault codes if I replace the "massive" deadening box with a sports /Performance type muffler ..
I am also running a K&N air filter which has made a wonderfull difference to the motor .....runs smoother a appears to have helped throttle response ..YEA
Thanks for helping if you can..
Cheers to all
Dave 320 (down under)
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Old Jun 18, 2019 | 02:03 PM
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If you are just replacing the muffler after the cats you shouldn't have any error codes.

Be careful with K&Ns as the oil can foul up your MAF meter.
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Old Jun 19, 2019 | 05:45 AM
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Hey Josh,
Cool thanks for the info, I am using K&N's in all my other cars, including a HI Perf V8, and my Sr 6 also Hi Perf... I have all one in my wife Suzuki Grand Vitara V6 and it runs like a "top"...... For the un experienced ... YEP you are right re the MAF's
However ... do NOT over oil the filter and allow the oil to dry completely normally 12/24 hours (depending on weather Temp)
Before re installing.... and no problems ....
Cheers Mate
Dave 320 (down under)
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