w221 S550 to S65 conversion
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Craftsman Auto Body of
Dulles
202 Lane Ct
Sterling VA 20166
703-471-5969
Fax 703-435-2431
Hours M-F 8am to 6pm
Sat 8am-12pm
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Audio clips are in!
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
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Audio clips are in!
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
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Sure, I have the resonator back on now it sounds perfect! Still feels like it added more HP too. Maybe close to 400HP now. I'll post more clips soon. Still in search of the perfect 20" wheels...
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bensitto,
I've asked my local MB dealer about installing an OEM S63 exhaust on my S550. They said it can't be done due to incompatibilities with oxygen sensor among other things. Did you hear/face this with your conversion?
Also, having seen the underside of your S550, do you think just replacing the mufflers alone would work. All I really want are quad tips and a better sounding exhaust.
Thanks.
I've asked my local MB dealer about installing an OEM S63 exhaust on my S550. They said it can't be done due to incompatibilities with oxygen sensor among other things. Did you hear/face this with your conversion?
Also, having seen the underside of your S550, do you think just replacing the mufflers alone would work. All I really want are quad tips and a better sounding exhaust.
Thanks.
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Dealer's aren't the place to go to modify the exhaust, they always way things aren't possible. You need to go to a custom shop that does high end cars. or a muffler shop. oxygen sensors are on the front part of the exhaust and not even touched swapping the S65 exhaust.
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I'm waiting for the new videos.....
Also if you can help me with your access to the wholesale account I will be appreciated
Also if you can help me with your access to the wholesale account I will be appreciated
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Man, I am getting a little weirded-out on how similar two S-Class owners can be. I find it hard to believe that we both weld up stuff, and ride bikes, drive s-classes and tune on our cars with superchargers (extreme stuff) & the like.
Sorta rare on an S-Class board. Damn cool though.
The wheels look great. I am undecided on what I am going to do - but will have something lined up like yours come spring.
Sorta rare on an S-Class board. Damn cool though.
The wheels look great. I am undecided on what I am going to do - but will have something lined up like yours come spring.
Hmm, I fit that description (except for the bike). I have a 75 vette i used to race on/off track while in college (rebuilt everything myself), and a 97 Z28 with blower for all street fun (do all my own work). Both of which i will not let any shop touch. I thought i was the only gearhead geek here, glad to hear i am mistaken.
So ... anyone have good ideas on ssome cheap/simple mods for adding more HP to these beasties? Does adding a K&N air filter help at all? How about adding something to trick the intake air temp sensor? I have already Autotapped the 550. Dang, there are more sensors to monitor than my 97 Z
Lets Mod these babies!
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Did you every get a chance to record another sound clip with the resonator reinstalled? Trying to decide which exhaust to go with.
Thanks,
Tony
Thanks,
Tony
Audio clips are in!
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
Here's video of the S550 with complete 3" S65 exhaust which does not have a resonator. I already added back in the resonator. Sounds much better now. I'll post new video soon.
This is barely accelerating... If I punched it in my neighborhood I know everyone would be coming outside wondering where the Dodge Viper was... lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66AIENmsXsQ
This is punching it... and it gets even louder as you accelerate on the highway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ete3a-3ug
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Quick question I have a 07 s550 not the 4matic or the amg but I just bought the 19" amg rims I wanted to know what's some good tires to get for them all season ones.. I bought the rims with some crappy tires Lot of road noise I need help with some suggestions! Btw I am new to this site just signed up today...thanks
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Thanks, not to loud so I think I'll leave the resonator on when I get the conversion done.
quote=Ahmedito;4015937]here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZuJkYscYQ[/quote]
quote=Ahmedito;4015937]here you go:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZuJkYscYQ[/quote]
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2007 S550 AMG with ABC
Ahmedito how much of the Muffler was replaced? Am I to believe that just the rear muffler cans with the quad exhausts cause it to sound like that?
Do you hear that growl inside the car at hwy speeds?
Do you hear that growl inside the car at hwy speeds?
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The cost is about $2300 installed, the sound is only from the mufflers A2214907721, A2214907821. On the HW there is no growl sound just a little notice sound.
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I might get laughed at, but if I get an S550, I plan on getting cheapo cut-outs (with option to open or close them), for the simple fact that, the muscle car enthusiast in me misses that V8 growl, but I want the option to have my S as quiet as possible as well. So I figure, with that, you'll get the beefy LOUD sound of practically straight pipes (depending on where it's cut out) when you want, and a stock sound when you want.
I know it sounds ridiculous in theory, but I think it might work.... Anyone ever done it?
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There is a link somewhere on this web site to an EVO sport Remote Electronic control exhaust muffler (E63) for exactly the situation you describe, and now someone has a complete electronic valve control exhaust for a Nissan GTR. Complete with the ubiquitous youtube video on how it all works and sounds..
http://www.nyxracing.com/agency-powe...9-p-87596.html
Where there is demand there is always a supplier with a top notch solution willing to take your money..
http://www.nyxracing.com/agency-powe...9-p-87596.html
Where there is demand there is always a supplier with a top notch solution willing to take your money..
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It's also already been done and pictures posted here...
https://mbworld.org/forums/s55-amg-s...t-cutouts.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/s55-amg-s...t-cutouts.html
