fivepointnine

hello, I just traded in my 02 Porsche Boxster S for a 04 CLK500 with 73k miles. It is not my primary car so I am wanting to do some mods, I am planning the 55k intake setup, H&R springs, some 18's (probably try and find factory AMG wheels) but my question is about exhaust, what is the most cost effective? Ive searched but can never find a clear answer. Just doing a Magnaflow rear muffler and removed center resonator? Anyone have part numbers for the Muffler?

Second is about the springs, I understand it is essentially the same as a C-class which looks straight forward and easy, is there any DIY threads on doing this, or is it so simple it does not require one?

Thanks!

fivepointnine

edit-I think I am going to use Magnaflow 11219, but does anyone have any recommendations for a tip? I want to do a double tip coming from the muffler (not a quad, just a double) also what do most people do with the center resonator? I want it gone lol.

Kevwood

If you're using the OEM exhaust manifolds and leaving all the cats in place, just delete the OEM resonator and replace the OEM muffler with Magnaflow, it's sound deeper with no drone.

Newjd2

I just got my exhaust done two days ago. Went with Cherry bomb glass packs like Andy's "Brandnew Pipes" thread. No resonator or mufflers, but kept both primary and secondary cats due to drone and I wanted to be able to drive through my neighborhood without waking everyone. Like Kev said take out the resonator and OEM muffler, put on the new magnaflow muffler and run it to an AMG dual tip like on the 55. Get the part # from the part # threads sticky.



Angelo

fivepointnine

thanks guys!

fivepointnine

probably a stupid question, but will the AMG carbon fiber front lips fit on the CLK500 front bumper without mods?

Kevwood

Yes, several of us have them.