Resonator Delete
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2006 C55, 2008 CLK63 Black
Resonator Delete
I was planning on a resonator delete for my CLK Black. I was wondering from those who have done this, how much of an improvement removal of the resonator had on the exhaust note of the CLK63 Black Series? What was your overall impression of this upgrade? How much did it cost? Is the car noticeably louder than before? Anything I need to be concerned with?
Thanks for your thoughts!
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Yes, I agree our cars exhaust note is very nice. I just want to amplify it more 
. I just came back from a local reputable muffler shop. He said he would be able to delete the resonator (and replace it with a straight pipe) for $120; one thing however, is that once we remove the resonator, based on his cut pattern, it would not be possible to put it back on; hence, he recommended that I remove the entire catback system and put a new on vice cutting the existing pipes.
Also, he wouldn't perform a secondary cat delete since it was "illegal" to do so and that the car's electronic systems would get negatively affected.
. I just came back from a local reputable muffler shop. He said he would be able to delete the resonator (and replace it with a straight pipe) for $120; one thing however, is that once we remove the resonator, based on his cut pattern, it would not be possible to put it back on; hence, he recommended that I remove the entire catback system and put a new on vice cutting the existing pipes. Also, he wouldn't perform a secondary cat delete since it was "illegal" to do so and that the car's electronic systems would get negatively affected.
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From: Elgin
2008 CLK63 BS
I removed the 2nd cats and resonators on my CLK BS and installed a X-Pipe. Sounds way better when driving. I just wish it was louder at idle and low speed, still can barely here the car when idling. I might make a custom exhaust, but plan on waiting until the headers are on first.
BTW, no drone or anything objectionable with the elimination of rear cats/resonators.
Mike
BTW, no drone or anything objectionable with the elimination of rear cats/resonators.
Mike
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Thanks for the informative post. I'll look around and see if I can go to a shop that will allow re-usability of the resonator in case the exhaust note changes significantly.
There are videos out there for the CLK Black for secondary cat and resonator deletes; however, I have not been able to find a video for just a resonator delete. My main concern being loosing the existing characteristic note of the exhaust.
Maybe once I do do it, I'll post a video online for reference for someone else!
There are videos out there for the CLK Black for secondary cat and resonator deletes; however, I have not been able to find a video for just a resonator delete. My main concern being loosing the existing characteristic note of the exhaust.
Maybe once I do do it, I'll post a video online for reference for someone else!
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CLK63 Resonator Delete.
I removed the 2nd cats and resonators on my CLK BS and installed a X-Pipe. Sounds way better when driving. I just wish it was louder at idle and low speed, still can barely here the car when idling. I might make a custom exhaust, but plan on waiting until the headers are on first.
BTW, no drone or anything objectionable with the elimination of rear cats/resonators.
Mike
BTW, no drone or anything objectionable with the elimination of rear cats/resonators.
Mike
I am actually considering doing both the resonator and cat delete. I could only find a shop (3 hours away) that would do a secondary cat delete; they quoted me $300 to do both. However, they only have aluminum piping. Any thoughts on using aluminum vice stainless steel?
Also, were you able to test the first resonator removal prior to the secondary cat delete to see any sound differences? Also, is the car exhaust note the same but noticeably louder now? I watched the short video from a previous forum member but it was only during hard acceleration. Curious to know how it is from a daily driver standpoint.
Thanks.
Neel
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From: Elgin
2008 CLK63 BS
Mike,
I am actually considering doing both the resonator and cat delete. I could only find a shop (3 hours away) that would do a secondary cat delete; they quoted me $300 to do both. However, they only have aluminum piping. Any thoughts on using aluminum vice stainless steel?
Also, were you able to test the first resonator removal prior to the secondary cat delete to see any sound differences? Also, is the car exhaust note the same but noticeably louder now? I watched the short video from a previous forum member but it was only during hard acceleration. Curious to know how it is from a daily driver standpoint.
Thanks.
Neel
I am actually considering doing both the resonator and cat delete. I could only find a shop (3 hours away) that would do a secondary cat delete; they quoted me $300 to do both. However, they only have aluminum piping. Any thoughts on using aluminum vice stainless steel?
Also, were you able to test the first resonator removal prior to the secondary cat delete to see any sound differences? Also, is the car exhaust note the same but noticeably louder now? I watched the short video from a previous forum member but it was only during hard acceleration. Curious to know how it is from a daily driver standpoint.
Thanks.
Neel
My exhaust mod sounds pretty much like toddturbos video, although I think his video reflects the sound a little louder than actual (maybe because it is in a garage?). My car is throaty while driving, but definitely not loud.
I would never do an exhaust out of aluminum, aluminum tubing is for air intakes, or intercooler piping IMO.
BTW, I used this universal piece, but I cut the rear legs, re-welded to narrow the spacing. I probably spent about 3 hours on it.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pye-xvf13/overview/
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Great, thanks for the response guys! Car sounds sick! Sorry, what I meant to say was aluminized steel piping.
I was planning on doing straight pipes for both the secondary cats and resonator.
For reference, here are also several other CLK63 specific threads on this topic. The secondary cats were deleted and the stock resonators were left in place:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...at-delete.html
The secondary cats and the resonators were deleted:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...resonator.html
I was planning on doing straight pipes for both the secondary cats and resonator.
For reference, here are also several other CLK63 specific threads on this topic. The secondary cats were deleted and the stock resonators were left in place:
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...at-delete.html
The secondary cats and the resonators were deleted:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...resonator.html
