h0rn3t920

Ive got a 97 e420 with the v8 and the exhaust doesnt sound anything like a v8 at all. i want a better sounding exhaust. would it sound good if i just removed my resonator? or would it sound better if i went and bought a remus exhaust and removed the resonator as well?

ohlord

not a pricey x pipe,just past the trans mount.It will give a pleasant sound and not sound like an old motor boat.
ohlord

h0rn3t920

do you know of anyone who has done this or any sound clips i can hear that are similar to it?

thebenzbar

Ohlord, can you elaborate on the diff between the h-pipe and the x-pipe - performance wise and sound/noise too? Besides cost, why do you recommend the H over the X? Thanks.

ohlord

the exhaust pulse that negates each other from both banks of cylinders is not as great as on lets say a stroked small block chevy,so the x pipe is not needed an H pipe straight across bleeds enough pressure wave across to temper some of the putt putt motor boat sound so common on v8's with no cross over pipe.
A few more ft lbs. of torque down low in the rev range,and the mellow note at idle and a pleasant note when you hop on it.
Any good custom exhaust shop can splice in an H pipe.
ohlord

h0rn3t920

wat if i say got an H pipe and then got a universal muffler? say if i got a universal Remus muffler would it sound idenical to a full remus exhaust system?

Britrover

I would recommend starting with deleting the resonator.......I can tell you that it won't be as loud or sound like a BMW but after all it is a Benz. I researched the Remus but the product didn't get rave reviews and isn't cheap.

nsupra

Hmm h pipe over an x pipe. Can anyone point out where to get an h pipe that would fit on a e430? Thanks

ohlord

good custom muffler shop can cut into the main pipes and splice in the same diameter H pipe.
ohlord

h0rn3t920

i cant find the remus on their site for the e420. only e430. and thats like around 900 dollars. everyone said its really pricey but then i looked at eisenmann and its over 1,200 dollars! wtf!

ohlord

The 420 will come to life.
ohlord

nsupra

Wouldnt i have to buy the H pipe from some where and bring it in so that they can install it?

h0rn3t920

bt dubs the 420 is a single pipe i believe

KC420

horn3t,
i second your point on the V8 sound.... lots of underused potential if you ask me!
i also wanna "hear" my V8.... but not as much so that they can hear me coming one town ahead
ll look up what they call a "resonator" here in germanland, and who can do the Hpipe mod (thx for the tip, ohlord the almighty!)
have to be careful here with technical inspection (due this week) but after that good for "discrete mods" another 2yrs (till next inspection).
if you have any update (pls pics or soundfile, that would be great!!!! pm me otherwise, much appreciated)....
cheers

Quadcammer

I'll never understand why people who buy sedate mercedes sedans want to hear their engines, but a resonator delete is a good start.

Z06EATER

get much of a diff...with reso delete, if you want it a little louder i would start with the muffler delete. if tha's too loud..then go with only reso delete