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Old 01-17-2018, 09:38 PM
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Hey guys,

After much research, questions and YouTube videos I finally pulled the trigger on the muffler delete for the w218 550 engine. Every video, thread or post I’d see people were mixing terminology, not showing pictures, sound clips, etc.

So, here it is. This is the muffler only delete. Resonator in the middle and cats left in place. No H-Pipe, X-Pipe. I just wanted a bit more grumble and sound, but not the full AMG like sound exhaust. That type of exhaust I already have on my CLK 500 (muffler delete, resonator delete, cherry bomb glasspacks).

There is no drone, good sound on acceleration, quiet idle, minimal sound in the cabin. Very pleased with the sound and what I was looking to achieve.


Any questions, let me know.


Thanks,
Angelo
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Old 01-18-2018, 12:16 PM
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This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've been a bit wary about the resonator deletes as some people say it gets very loud. I just want a bit more rumble but without the drone.

Definitely going to look into this. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it?
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This is exactly what I've been looking for. I've been a bit wary about the resonator deletes as some people say it gets very loud. I just want a bit more rumble but without the drone.

Definitely going to look into this. If you don't mind me asking, how much was it?
No problem! That’s the exact reason why I wanted to get the info out because it wasn’t really clear anywhere with this exact setup.

Sure, only $90 all in. It was a no brainer.


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Originally Posted by Newjd2
Hey guys,

After much research, questions and YouTube videos I finally pulled the trigger on the muffler delete for the w218 550 engine. Every video, thread or post I’d see people were mixing terminology, not showing pictures, sound clips, etc.

So, here it is. This is the muffler only delete. Resonator in the middle and cats left in place. No H-Pipe, X-Pipe. I just wanted a bit more grumble and sound, but not the full AMG like sound exhaust. That type of exhaust I already have on my CLK 500 (muffler delete, resonator delete, cherry bomb glasspacks).

There is no drone, good sound on acceleration, quiet idle, minimal sound in the cabin. Very pleased with the sound and what I was looking to achieve.

Any questions, let me know.


Thanks,
Angelo
Nice. This seems like something I might do. It sounds like a subtle upgrade in sound.

Can any old muffler shop do this or you need someone who has special skills, equipment, or experience?

Can the mufflers be added back in if a future owner wants them back on?
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Any customer muffler shop should be able to do this, save the mufflers and the same shop would be able to reinstall them if you'd like!
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I did the same muffler delete on a 2012 CLS550 I had a few years ago and was very happy with the sound. I also had them weld on some dual tips.

Please disregard the subject line of my YouTube clip that says “Resonator”. It was a MUFFLER delete.

I also did the same Muffler delete on my 2014 SL550 and it was a bit milder sound but I was still happy. I just traded the SL in for a 2016 CLS550 and plan to do a Muffler delete this weekend.

Angelo, I noticed you also live in Las Vegas. Just out of curiosity where did you get your done?
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Anyone try the opposite . Keep muffler silencer and delete resonators

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