EXHAUST QUESTIONS!
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2007 Mercedes E350 4matic Sport
W211 E55 Charcoal Canister Question
Check Engine light came on a few days ago & dealer said its the Charcoal canister - $850 to replace. What the ....? Also, the dreaded smell I would get in the garage turned out to be a leaky gas tank & they will replace under warranty. Anyone have experience w/ the Charcoal canister being replaced? Any pics of how to do it yourself? Thanks
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the stock resonator is originaly a H-pipe inside wraped in metal body which is full with noise/smoke absorbing glass cotton like insulation....my exhaust guy (who does exhaust work for few of the biggest speed shops in jersey imports,and US muscle) said that i could've use straight pipes and result sound/flow would've been exactly the same.engins are the same as any V8,it's just different cam's,timing,pistons tune...etc,and more electronics.so my pOint is that if u replace that resonator u pretty much replacing quieted down H-pipe with a naked X-pipe...so no need to take of secondary cats...IMO.after what i did if i took of the cats car would've sound like too loud.just x pipe and resonators will do.theres plenty of options out there..to narrow it down as far as loudnes,the LONGER the mufgler the quieter...width does not make as much difference about sound quality as lenght.width also play role too but for example a 6" round resonator will sound louder if it's 12" long and quieter if it's 16-18" long..
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ok so my exhaust quest is over.i took a shot and the result was Way Beyond my expectations!!
I replaces my mifflers with a Vibrant 1141 Ultra Quiet resonators.But don't let the "ultra quiet " full you LOL...that **** sound vicious....like a C63 on steroids....i'm blown away from the sound quality.....no drone what soever,its for that exotic super car sound...its unreal...i love it.they cost me 190$ and 150$ for labor reusing stock tips and my shop even tucked them in behind the bumper kind of tilted so u dont see anything but the tips.nothing is hanging down like the stock mufflers....i'll post picture later on....here's the best video i was able to take w an iphone....ufcorse that video does not even get close to what it really is in reality....quiet at cruise but when i step on it i see ppl turning heads and looking in their mirrors what that is...oh and driving it on auto/manual is where that baby sings...(shifting at 3-3300rpms)...i know i'm too much lol but can't be happier with the turnout.here's the video and i'll post pics later.
http://youtu.be/DLQ1mqA7dJc
my serup is:all 4 cats,resonator delete/magnaflow X-pupe pipe,vibrant 1141 muffler/resonators,stock tips.
Go for it.I prommise you'll love it.i'm in atlantic city NJ,if any of u guys live close and want to hear in person and decide on exhaust let me know we can meet up and u can hear for yourself!
I replaces my mifflers with a Vibrant 1141 Ultra Quiet resonators.But don't let the "ultra quiet " full you LOL...that **** sound vicious....like a C63 on steroids....i'm blown away from the sound quality.....no drone what soever,its for that exotic super car sound...its unreal...i love it.they cost me 190$ and 150$ for labor reusing stock tips and my shop even tucked them in behind the bumper kind of tilted so u dont see anything but the tips.nothing is hanging down like the stock mufflers....i'll post picture later on....here's the best video i was able to take w an iphone....ufcorse that video does not even get close to what it really is in reality....quiet at cruise but when i step on it i see ppl turning heads and looking in their mirrors what that is...oh and driving it on auto/manual is where that baby sings...(shifting at 3-3300rpms)...i know i'm too much lol but can't be happier with the turnout.here's the video and i'll post pics later.
http://youtu.be/DLQ1mqA7dJc
my serup is:all 4 cats,resonator delete/magnaflow X-pupe pipe,vibrant 1141 muffler/resonators,stock tips.
Go for it.I prommise you'll love it.i'm in atlantic city NJ,if any of u guys live close and want to hear in person and decide on exhaust let me know we can meet up and u can hear for yourself!
