So I wanted to get a little more grunt out of my E500. I read on here that a couple of people were happy with their very moderately priced Magnaflow exhausts so I said to my self, "Self, why don't you go ahead and do this as an experiment." So I priced out the hardware, spoke to a local exhaust shop, and decided that it was so cheap it was basically free. I purchased 2 Magnaflow mufflers for 65.00 a piece or something like that and had my guy install them for 325.00 bucks. Minus the 100.00 Mercedes-Benz gift card for the SBC recall and my total out of pocket was just a little over 350.00. I mean, cmon, I had to give it a shot. And if I didn't like it, I could always put the stock mufflers back on. So, I decided not to do the cut-outs and tips like the others had. I wanted to keep the exhaust tucked underneath the rear valance to keep the stock look. If I want to add tips and do the cutouts later, I can. I don't have any pics but you see less of the new mufflers than you do of the OEMs. Here's a couple vids of how it sounds. The quality isn't the best but you'll get the idea.

I know I'll get flamed for putting on a Magnaflow exhaust on my car but like I said, It was so friggin cheap, I couldn't afford not to do it.

It ends up with a pretty sweet exhaust note believe or not. When the engine is under load between 1800-2000 rpm, it's a bit loud for me, but definately not over bearing. It does resonate in the cabin when it's in this "sweet spot" but I'll get used to it.

This one is a 1/2 throttle acceleration then flooring it but I had to quickly let off becuase some workers were pulling their truck out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAa4wsXINl8


This one is normal driving with a couple of W.O.T. runs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJQsfwpJxZk


This one is a W.O.T. run from 0-97 mph.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n78gxPlnjA4

 

I like the sound. Were there any performance improvements?

 

Great job on the videos! I had mine done 6 months ago for $400 flat, you can't go wrong on these prices. The cut-outs are easy should you change your mind.

 

HELL YEAH!! I guarantee I can take down any E55 now!!

Um, seriously....I doubt it. I think Magnaflow claims 5-7 hp increase but who the hell can feel 5 hp? Not me. Feels exactly the same, just sounds better.

 

Nicely done and I like how you chose to keep the exhaust hidden! In videos #2 & #3, were your windows rolled up? It does seem a bit loud.

 

Thanks!

Yeah, the windows were rolled up. Remember, that was W.O.T. though. You can also hear the drone of the tires a little bit. You'll get that with 19's sometimes, especially on back roads.

 

Nice work. On a catback - I don't think it really makes sense to spend $2K for some new mufflers since the gains are really negligible.