deef

Hello guys, I just bought for my CLS500 AMG mufflers. I didn't install them yet. but I want to ask if any one know how to make the sound louder? I think there is something I can remove it so the sound comes louder but I don't know what to remove exactly? Any one know?

Fran

get your resonator removed, then ask the guy to put on a X pipe or H pipe~

joeybenz106

Yeah your going to want an x pipe or a h pipe so you dont lose any power.

deef

Oh I see, from where can I get X-pipe?

TREZ63

x-pipe, H-pipe, or streight pipe have nothing to do with power, they emit slightly different sounds and slightly at best.

Does the 500 even have resonators to remove?

joeybenz106

the way the cars are set up you will lose bottom end power when you remove the resonators.

Fran

yes the cls' resonators are removable. i have the whole custom catback system made for my car. i am running straight pipe and need mufflers and tips and everything. the over all diameter of the pipes are larger. sorry for crappy grammar, i just woke up~ i don't recon straight pipe if you don't want it too loud~ i love it loud so i went for straight pipe. i lost a bit of torque, but in the end high, its pretty awesome.

Fran

just go to a muffler shop. i recommend going to a shop that has experience with high end cars. it will def be more expensive, but at least you won't have to worry.

deef

If I install an X-pipe I will lose power?

Fran

i am sorry, i cannot answer you because i have never tried using an x-pipe.

joeybenz106

I really dont think that you will lose any power, but i think it will change the powerband around a bit.

TREZ63

What do you mean "the way the cars are set up"?
I Dyno'd before and after res-removal and there was absolutely no difference.

The car sound super mean now though (It's a 63 but should see similar results).


Before: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLzEph1nhBg

After: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_1RLfCHzkU

joeybenz106

in your dyno runs did you seen any thing diffrent in the tq or the hp in the rpm range? do you have any dyno sheets to post?
also rember that the amg have more of a free flowing from factory then the non amg cars.

joeybenz106

TREZ63 i have not done it yet to my car. but i have been reading from all posts on here. some say you do lose power on the bottom end, some say you dont, truthfully i think it just changes your power band around. i dont think you gain anything by it, besides an amazing sound. there is alot of talk on here about the loss, or the gain but there hasnt been any dyno #s or posts from anyone to prove or disprove what really happends.

deef

If I remove the resonator and install X-pipe with the rear AMG mufflers the sound will be very loud? or just a bit louder from just AMG mufflers with the resonator on?

joeybenz106

it will be as loud as if you removed the resonator, but it should sound cleaner

sdunham

My understanding is that x-pipe/ h-pipe mods are basically used to balance the exhaust flow/pulses between pipes. The most noticeable difference will be in the quality of sound from the exhaust but power changes should be minimal and most likely not noticeable. I had h-pipes on both my Corvettes and the exhaust tone was very tuned, deep and throaty when "on it" but very mellow and low when cruising with Billy Boat PRT Mufflers... The location of the x-pipe / h-pipe in the exhaust system can be critical so that's why it's best to use a shop that has experience with installing them.