bensitto

Yes, Craftsman Auto in Sterling, VA. Got my paint work done there.

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

bensitto

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

Ahmedito

Can you post more videos after installing the resonator ?

bensitto

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...

vaiofan

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.

bensitto

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.

Ahmedito

I'm waiting for the new videos.....
Also if you can help me with your access to the wholesale account I will be appreciated

oneredz

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!

stu

TDwayne69

I'm getting ready to do the S65 conversion and I'm trying to decide which exhaust to go with. Is there a big difference between the S63 and the S65 exhaust?

Thanks,
Tony

TDwayne69

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

Ahmedito

I was waiting for him but he didn't do it so my friend did the s65 exhaust without taking off the resonator , and it sound much better. I will upload one in 48 hours

TDwayne69

Thanks, I'll be looking out for it.

Playboy718

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

Ahmedito

here you go:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vZuJkYscYQ

TDwayne69

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]

AMG1

THANK YOU FOR NOT REBADGING YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!

irieblue

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?

vintagefefe

I got the S63 mufflers on my S350, it sounded NOTHING like you guys.....Mine sounds bone stock....maybe it's the V6??

Ahmedito

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.

K-A

It's definitely the V6, hehe, our motors just don't have that bark, and never will.

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?

emilner

Yes, on a '70 Chevelle...

K-A

LOL. I had that coming.

irieblue

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..

vintagefefe

Wow....$4k.

irieblue

It's also already been done and pictures posted here...

https://mbworld.org/forums/s55-amg-s...t-cutouts.html