Resonator Delete on 2012 E550 Coupe

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Jan 29, 2017 | 11:26 AM
  #26  
Any videos/sound clips while driving?

I'm undecided to do it, since I like the stealth car/sound I have, but the exhaust could be a bit louder, but I'm afraid it could be a bit to much!

What do you guys think, only louder when full throttle or all the time with the resonator delete?

Thanks
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Jan 29, 2017 | 01:48 PM
  #27  
Not loud at all. Distinct difference on cold start then "mellow" change in higher rev range. Any louder you'll need to change mufflers. No worries - you will not be waking up the neighbors ....
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Jan 29, 2017 | 04:32 PM
  #28  
Quote: Not loud at all. Distinct difference on cold start then "mellow" change in higher rev range. Any louder you'll need to change mufflers. No worries - you will not be waking up the neighbors ....
Thanks for the feedback

I was recommended to remove the Kat's instead of the resonator, do you think it will be louder that way?

Thanks
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Apr 19, 2017 | 07:42 PM
  #29  
FFR, did you look in the removed resonator ? Does it look restrictive ?
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Apr 20, 2017 | 01:09 AM
  #30  
Quote: FFR, did you look in the removed resonator ? Does it look restrictive ?
yes it is restrictive. Remove it - it changes the tone
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Apr 20, 2017 | 06:36 AM
  #31  
Quote: yes it is restrictive. Remove it - it changes the tone
Agreed.
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Apr 21, 2017 | 07:02 PM
  #32  
Anyone remove the resonators and mufflers? I was going to do my resonators but ran into a guy that removed his mufflers. Sounded good..nice and deep, somewhat loud but not obnoxious. Curious what muffler and resonator delete would sound like. This is for the N/A 5.5 V8.
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Apr 22, 2017 | 10:41 AM
  #33  
Quote: FFR, did you look in the removed resonator ? Does it look restrictive ?
To clarify, sound restrictive yes. Back pressure restrictive I would say no as main chamber of resonator is straight through.
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Apr 22, 2017 | 10:43 AM
  #34  
Quote: Anyone remove the resonators and mufflers? I was going to do my resonators but ran into a guy that removed his mufflers. Sounded good..nice and deep, somewhat loud but not obnoxious. Curious what muffler and resonator delete would sound like. This is for the N/A 5.5 V8.
I heard several clips on YouTube and for my tastes resonator and muffler delete was too loud, especially on non-turbo V8.
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Apr 26, 2017 | 08:48 PM
  #35  
What would be louder, res delete/keep muffler or keep res/delete muffler? Also, what will putting an X pipe do to the sound in place of the front res with either of the above setup? I need this car to rumble but not be boy racer booming loud. My CLS55 AMG sounded incredible stock, I would like this to be like that if not a bit louder.
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Apr 27, 2017 | 12:08 AM
  #36  
Quote: What would be louder, res delete/keep muffler or keep res/delete muffler? Also, what will putting an X pipe do to the sound in place of the front res with either of the above setup? I need this car to rumble but not be boy racer booming loud. My CLS55 AMG sounded incredible stock, I would like this to be like that if not a bit louder.
Muffler delete will be louder than res delete. X pipe will lessen sound for either setup. There are several sound clips on YouTube and on this forum of various setups on the NA V8.
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Apr 27, 2017 | 11:32 AM
  #37  
Quote: Muffler delete will be louder than res delete. X pipe will lessen sound for either setup. There are several sound clips on YouTube and on this forum of various setups on the NA V8.
Thank you, yes I have seen most if not all the vids. I think I will do muffler delete instead of res. Appreciate the help brotha.
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