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X Pipe or Straight with resonator delete on E550

Old Nov 24, 2015 | 03:56 PM
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X Pipe or Straight with resonator delete on E550

What do you recommend and why X pipe or straight pipe on a resonator delet for E550
Thanks in advance for your help....!
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 04:51 PM
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If you are just removing the large, rear-most resonator (not the smaller ones towards the front), you can go straight if you want. The sound is great, no drone, etc. I'm not too sure on x-pipe. There's a thread on here about it somewhere.
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Thanks for the feedback SnakeDoctor
I spoke with a few people locally mixed reviews they say the straight pipe gives more noise but the X pipe is better airflow and increase HP......! I'm looking for a more aggressive sound in the low RPMs but not too loud when I'm cursing.......also plan to change out the tips to give it that E63 look......!
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Thanks for the feedback SnakeDoctor
I spoke with a few people locally mixed reviews they say the straight pipe gives more noise but the X pipe is better airflow and increase HP......! I'm looking for a more aggressive sound in the low RPMs but not too loud when I'm cursing.......also plan to change out the tips to give it that E63 look......!
I can't speak to performance numbers, but it certainly sounds outstanding at low RPMs and sounds almost stock while cruising.
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