Resonator Question
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Resonator Question
Has anyone remove the Resonator for your E63 AMG. Recently I did it and put a straight pipe. It gets louder but sounds little like American Muscle Car.
Would X-Pipe be a proper one to install and get better sound. Not sure by removing the resonator, will it decrease the throttle response or decrease horse power on the car. And feedback will be great.
Would X-Pipe be a proper one to install and get better sound. Not sure by removing the resonator, will it decrease the throttle response or decrease horse power on the car. And feedback will be great.
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In my opinion, the 63 engine with a x-pipe sounds infinitely better than the stock note. Removing the resonator does nothing for throttle response nor decrease hp. Remapped ECU and Sprintbooster are two methods to increase throttle response. Remember the primary purpose of the resonator is to help quiet the exhaust and minimize droning in the cabin.
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yeah removed the resonator, and its great.. the thing is you want to put an X-PIPE in which will balance the sound between engine banks, mellow the sound, help equalize pressure,, and take away any drone and or burbling sounds..
the straight pipe is not really the way to go if you want the proper euro sound,
straight pipes make more sense for boats, and american muscle cars where
you want that low burble sound and can hear each bank of the engine seperately..
also make sure not to go above 2.75 "in on the pipes or it will be too loud and could affect your performance as well
the magnaflow x-pipe is one of the best on the market in terms of design
and inexpensive,, I have it and luv it..
hope that helps
the straight pipe is not really the way to go if you want the proper euro sound,
straight pipes make more sense for boats, and american muscle cars where
you want that low burble sound and can hear each bank of the engine seperately..
also make sure not to go above 2.75 "in on the pipes or it will be too loud and could affect your performance as well
the magnaflow x-pipe is one of the best on the market in terms of design
and inexpensive,, I have it and luv it..
hope that helps
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yeah removed the resonator, and its great.. the thing is you want to put an X-PIPE in which will balance the sound between engine banks, mellow the sound, help equalize pressure,, and take away any drone and or burbling sounds..
the straight pipe is not really the way to go if you want the proper euro sound,
straight pipes make more sense for boats, and american muscle cars where
you want that low burble sound and can hear each bank of the engine seperately..
also make sure not to go above 2.75 "in on the pipes or it will be too loud and could affect your performance as well
the magnaflow x-pipe is one of the best on the market in terms of design
and inexpensive,, I have it and luv it..
hope that helps
the straight pipe is not really the way to go if you want the proper euro sound,
straight pipes make more sense for boats, and american muscle cars where
you want that low burble sound and can hear each bank of the engine seperately..
also make sure not to go above 2.75 "in on the pipes or it will be too loud and could affect your performance as well
the magnaflow x-pipe is one of the best on the market in terms of design
and inexpensive,, I have it and luv it..
hope that helps
Which X-pipe did you go with? They don't list anything for Mercs on their website.
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xypipes.asp
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Which X-pipe did you go with? They don't list anything for Mercs on their website. http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xypipes.asp
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xypipes.aspI'm thinkin, 2.5 inch??
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Which X-pipe did you go with? They don't list anything for Mercs on their website. http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xypipes.asp
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/02xypipes.aspHI
I went with the TRU X magnaflow x pipe , I talked to like 3 exhaust experts and also a few racing team buddies, and all said by far its a true X-Pipe and the best design and will actually do what it claims..
the above link you provides show them.. they are great
there are alot of BS X-Pipe;s out there that incorrectly merge into one another, and are poorly made, and can crack, or impede flow.. and scavaging,
so the magnaflow is the ticket..
they ahve been doing exhausts for 40 years, and on some famous race cars so I figure they know what they are doing.. and spend Millions on R and D
like MERC does
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no not true read my post,
the 2.5 inch or 2.75 inch are great but there are lots of BS X PIPES out there that are crap and dont funtion the way they should..
read previous post to tired to type again lol
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HI
I went with the TRU X magnaflow x pipe , I talked to like 3 exhaust experts and also a few racing team buddies, and all said by far its a true X-Pipe and the best design and will actually do what it claims..
the above link you provides show them.. they are great
there are alot of BS X-Pipe;s out there that incorrectly merge into one another, and are poorly made, and can crack, or impede flow.. and scavaging,
so the magnaflow is the ticket..
they ahve been doing exhausts for 40 years, and on some famous race cars so I figure they know what they are doing.. and spend Millions on R and D
like MERC does
I went with the TRU X magnaflow x pipe , I talked to like 3 exhaust experts and also a few racing team buddies, and all said by far its a true X-Pipe and the best design and will actually do what it claims..
the above link you provides show them.. they are great
there are alot of BS X-Pipe;s out there that incorrectly merge into one another, and are poorly made, and can crack, or impede flow.. and scavaging,
so the magnaflow is the ticket..
they ahve been doing exhausts for 40 years, and on some famous race cars so I figure they know what they are doing.. and spend Millions on R and D
like MERC does
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I would think it would be best to match the inlet and outlet diameters from the x-pipe to the exhaust pipe size though.
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Well an x-pipe would do the same for our cars as it would for any other application, it would smooth out the exhaust pulses and also change the note. Depending on the flow of the resonator there might or might not be much performance to gain.
I actually like the way my car sounds stock, it's not too beasty but it's not quiet either. My Z06 was a wailer and had too much cabin drone. I would like the E to be a TAD louder, but keep the same exhaust note.. Maybe headers....
I actually like the way my car sounds stock, it's not too beasty but it's not quiet either. My Z06 was a wailer and had too much cabin drone. I would like the E to be a TAD louder, but keep the same exhaust note.. Maybe headers....
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2.75s on the E55s as well?
If I understand correctly, the X-pipe will reduce/remove droning by equalizing the pressure from both banks in much the same fashion as the resonator, but without reducing the exhaust noise as much.
If 2.75in is correct, then I assume this would be the appropriate magnaflow x-pipe.
edit: so i suck at the intarwheb. Magnaflow don't seem to have an x-pipe that is 2.75->2.75. The've got 2.5s and 3.0s. Bah... Now im lost again...
If I understand correctly, the X-pipe will reduce/remove droning by equalizing the pressure from both banks in much the same fashion as the resonator, but without reducing the exhaust noise as much.
If 2.75in is correct, then I assume this would be the appropriate magnaflow x-pipe.
edit: so i suck at the intarwheb. Magnaflow don't seem to have an x-pipe that is 2.75->2.75. The've got 2.5s and 3.0s. Bah... Now im lost again...
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On E55s ans E63s, they both use the same exhaust. Spacing between the pipe is very narrow. None of the generic X-pipes fit and most are aluminized steel, not stainless like factory.
This is why we had to make one that specifically fit the car.
This is why we had to make one that specifically fit the car.
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Well an x-pipe would do the same for our cars as it would for any other application, it would smooth out the exhaust pulses and also change the note. Depending on the flow of the resonator there might or might not be much performance to gain.
I actually like the way my car sounds stock, it's not too beasty but it's not quiet either. My Z06 was a wailer and had too much cabin drone. I would like the E to be a TAD louder, but keep the same exhaust note.. Maybe headers....
I actually like the way my car sounds stock, it's not too beasty but it's not quiet either. My Z06 was a wailer and had too much cabin drone. I would like the E to be a TAD louder, but keep the same exhaust note.. Maybe headers....
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do you sell these? they aren't on vrptuning.com...
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HI
I went with the TRU X magnaflow x pipe , I talked to like 3 exhaust experts and also a few racing team buddies, and all said by far its a true X-Pipe and the best design and will actually do what it claims..
the above link you provides show them.. they are great
there are alot of BS X-Pipe;s out there that incorrectly merge into one another, and are poorly made, and can crack, or impede flow.. and scavaging,
so the magnaflow is the ticket..
they ahve been doing exhausts for 40 years, and on some famous race cars so I figure they know what they are doing.. and spend Millions on R and D
like MERC does
I went with the TRU X magnaflow x pipe , I talked to like 3 exhaust experts and also a few racing team buddies, and all said by far its a true X-Pipe and the best design and will actually do what it claims..
the above link you provides show them.. they are great
there are alot of BS X-Pipe;s out there that incorrectly merge into one another, and are poorly made, and can crack, or impede flow.. and scavaging,
so the magnaflow is the ticket..
they ahve been doing exhausts for 40 years, and on some famous race cars so I figure they know what they are doing.. and spend Millions on R and D
like MERC does
Well,
I guess if I was driving an E350 like you, this might be the way to go.
