Improving performance on the NA E550 Coupe - Actually seeing what it can do
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The bolts normally come from Kleeman. So if you order from Cory, just ask him to be sure they are included.
Those were high grade from Ace Hardware...They have a huge assortment of bolts.
Ryan
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Fitment of the exhaust looks excellent ( tucked up closer to the chassis better than the stock system by the looks of it)
Post a video man wth are you waiting for!? we need to hear the noize
Post a video man wth are you waiting for!? we need to hear the noize
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Hello All that are following or interested in this thread,
I wanted to update you on my progress with my e550 project...As I drove the car, I noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak. It just did not sound good. So it took a few weeks to get this resolved. I finally was able to get my car back to FS Tuning last Friday.
They found everything tight and buttoned up. No leaks anywhere, headers intact. So, the sound was actually the resonators that I did not have removed initially because I was fearful of the car being too loud. Since they were the culprit, FS Tuning convinced me to try removing them and we discussed tuning the exhaust to a sweeter note as well as maybe even a slightly bigger gain... So FS Tuning welded in an X-Pipe. Car sounds like a tuned AMG!! It's a great enhancement! Excellent throttle response, excellent acceleration, I love the fun! Just burning a lot of gas because I'm always on it right now.
Car sounds a bit more muscular and throaty when driving normally, but getting on it, it rasps like a Weistec tuned e63!!
I will now look for a good day to tune it on the dyno...Can't wait for the results!!
See and ear the video below:
https://vimeo.com/170405534
Ryan
I wanted to update you on my progress with my e550 project...As I drove the car, I noticed what sounded like an exhaust leak. It just did not sound good. So it took a few weeks to get this resolved. I finally was able to get my car back to FS Tuning last Friday.
They found everything tight and buttoned up. No leaks anywhere, headers intact. So, the sound was actually the resonators that I did not have removed initially because I was fearful of the car being too loud. Since they were the culprit, FS Tuning convinced me to try removing them and we discussed tuning the exhaust to a sweeter note as well as maybe even a slightly bigger gain... So FS Tuning welded in an X-Pipe. Car sounds like a tuned AMG!! It's a great enhancement! Excellent throttle response, excellent acceleration, I love the fun! Just burning a lot of gas because I'm always on it right now.
Car sounds a bit more muscular and throaty when driving normally, but getting on it, it rasps like a Weistec tuned e63!!
I will now look for a good day to tune it on the dyno...Can't wait for the results!!
See and ear the video below:
https://vimeo.com/170405534
Ryan
Last edited by DTRMND1; Jun 12, 2016 at 08:29 PM.
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I can guarantee you it does not sound like a six cylinder. No way, no how. It sounds like a tuned AMG, and ice heard many of them. No offense, just confirming. I'll get a better video up soon.
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i'm sure in person it sounds great. Me listening on my phone probably doesnt help either. As long as you are happy with it that is what counts
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BTW, will be posting some more videos today. Doing the final Dyno runs now that the cats have been replaced. I'll post up a dyno when on Stage 1 tune and from today with Stage 2 tune ad the plumbing changes.
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Here's a link to the Dyno this morning. Have to check with OE Tuning... Only got 355 RWHP: https://vimeo.com/170838320.
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Here's a link to the Dyno this morning. Have to check with OE Tuning... Only got 355 RWHP: https://vimeo.com/170838320.
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Hmm, that's odd...this could be why Kleeman never posted any dyno's of the headers after production.
Here's a link to the Dyno this morning. Have to check with OE Tuning... Only got 355 RWHP: https://vimeo.com/170838320.
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Won't be adding to this thread...
Hey all,
i just wanted to update you. I won't be adding to this thread as I was in an accident and my baby was totaled. The good news is I'm ok, the bad news is my car is done.
The lemon did turn into lemonade...I found a cherry 2013 black/black E550 Coupe with 13k miles, garage kept. Bought it. Now, I'm on the path to upgrade the m278!!
ryan
i just wanted to update you. I won't be adding to this thread as I was in an accident and my baby was totaled. The good news is I'm ok, the bad news is my car is done.
The lemon did turn into lemonade...I found a cherry 2013 black/black E550 Coupe with 13k miles, garage kept. Bought it. Now, I'm on the path to upgrade the m278!!
ryan
