KevBlah's Quad Exhaust Thread
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KevBlah's Quad Exhaust Thread
After talking about it for several months, I have finally completed my custom quad exhaust conversion on my 07 CLK550.
What I did was put back the stock bubble resonators that I had previously removed, install a Magnaflow X-Pipe, and then from there out to quad tips. There is no muffler, so it produces a fairly loud and deep exhaust note, with a nice growl from the V8.
The labor was a bit more than I expected in terms of cost, but it came out nearly perfect. I'm not sure if I am totally satisfied with the tips, they still don't look OEM to me, for some reason. However, they did paint most of the piping black to give it a clean look.
As you can see, it's snowing right now, so I can't really take it out and throttle down, so you'll all have to wait for a better exhaust clip.
Quad AMG Tips - $200
Magnaflow X-Pipe (10791) - $70
DIY Bumper Cutout - Free
Labor + Custom Piping - $530
Total Job Cost: $800
Cold Start:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3VOx...layer_embedded
Warm Start: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz0XAfm_0AY
AMG Tips
Magnaflow X-Pipe
Resonators + X-Pipe
Passenger Side Piping
Finished Product
What I did was put back the stock bubble resonators that I had previously removed, install a Magnaflow X-Pipe, and then from there out to quad tips. There is no muffler, so it produces a fairly loud and deep exhaust note, with a nice growl from the V8.
The labor was a bit more than I expected in terms of cost, but it came out nearly perfect. I'm not sure if I am totally satisfied with the tips, they still don't look OEM to me, for some reason. However, they did paint most of the piping black to give it a clean look.
As you can see, it's snowing right now, so I can't really take it out and throttle down, so you'll all have to wait for a better exhaust clip.
Quad AMG Tips - $200
Magnaflow X-Pipe (10791) - $70
DIY Bumper Cutout - Free
Labor + Custom Piping - $530
Total Job Cost: $800
Cold Start:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3VOx...layer_embedded Warm Start:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz0XAfm_0AY AMG Tips
Magnaflow X-Pipe
Resonators + X-Pipe
Passenger Side Piping
Finished Product
Last edited by kevblah; Jan 19, 2011 at 05:32 PM.
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That thing sounds mean! How's the drone on the highway? I do see what you're saying about the tips. Judging from the pic above, they aren't centered in the bumper hole. Also they stick out a bit. Almost like mine. I'm trying to make some time to go and get them pushed in. That sound is awesome!
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That thing sounds mean! How's the drone on the highway? I do see what you're saying about the tips. Judging from the pic above, they aren't centered in the bumper hole. Also they stick out a bit. Almost like mine. I'm trying to make some time to go and get them pushed in. That sound is awesome!
As far as sticking out too much, I think they're okay...not sure.
Haven't taken it out on the road yet, just got it cleaned yesterday and it's snowing now, so it's sitting in a garage.
Last edited by kevblah; Jan 18, 2011 at 01:02 PM.
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I think you may be right, the driver's side tips are definitely not centered. The passenger side ones seem to look all right, though. I added another picture of the rear from a different angle, they look fine in that pic.
As far as sticking out too much, I think they're okay...not sure.
Haven't taken it out on the road yet, just got it cleaned yesterday and it's snowing now, so it's sitting in a garage.
As far as sticking out too much, I think they're okay...not sure.
Haven't taken it out on the road yet, just got it cleaned yesterday and it's snowing now, so it's sitting in a garage.
I see what you're saying now with the second pic. It looks like the drivers side is hanging a bit lower than the passenger. Mine too..lol
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I'm very anxious, but it'd be stupid to take it out right now because it'll get dirty and I won't be able to really get on the throttle in all of the slush/ice. The wait will be worth it. Judging on the sound from startup and revs, I'm sure it'll sound beastly on the road...
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exhaust hangers need to be adjusted, its hanging way too low. Drivers side may need to be rewelded to be better centered. Mandrel bent pipe would have been better, but if you are just going for sound that's probably irrelevant anyways.
that definitely won't be a sleeper exhaust that's for sure
that definitely won't be a sleeper exhaust that's for sure
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Nice work so far Kev, a few tweeks and it'll be great. Sounds like a beast.
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Whew sounds amazing!... Just raise it up a bit and it'll be just as aesthetically pleasing too...
Couple questions...what size piping is our stock piping?...also did you just run your piping under our stock sway and around the spare wheel well?...there was enough room?...
Thanks and keep it up...
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Couple questions...what size piping is our stock piping?...also did you just run your piping under our stock sway and around the spare wheel well?...there was enough room?...
Thanks and keep it up...
Angelo
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Yes, I do.
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Oh good to know i never though the quality of the camera would be that nice on this phone.
I gotta make a new drive by video too when the weather cleans up a little.Though Friday its gonna be sh*** again.
I gotta make a new drive by video too when the weather cleans up a little.Though Friday its gonna be sh*** again.
