Help! Removing secondary cats and put straight pipes in place.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 992
Likes: 2
From: Denver, CO
2008 CLS63 AMG
Help! Removing secondary cats and put straight pipes in place.
I am considering removing the secondary cats and putting in straight pipes in place of the cats. What do you guys think? Has anyone done this before?
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn, NY/Tampa, FL
2005 BLK/BLK E-Double Nickel.
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 888
Likes: 4
From: Atlanta
'12 E63, E55(sold), C32 (sold), '65 Skylark GS 445 convertible, '12 ML350
I did it on my C32...pulled the secodaries & the resonator...and it produced the perfect tone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UajEGhBLG0
I did lose some torque.
I have yet to do it on the E55 yet...but quite a few folks here in Atlanta have done it. It makes a MUCH more substantial impact on sound on our 55K's for sure and I don't believe the loss of torque has much of an impact.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UajEGhBLG0
I did lose some torque.
I have yet to do it on the E55 yet...but quite a few folks here in Atlanta have done it. It makes a MUCH more substantial impact on sound on our 55K's for sure and I don't believe the loss of torque has much of an impact.
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 755
Likes: 0
From: NYC
P-Carro
My setup is a straight pipe no X no resonator.. Loud like a **** at WOT and you do loose very minimal low end torque like some have mentioned, breathes better for sure and might help up top as well, But currently installing a custom x which i hear gives you a better exhaust note and hopefully pick up the torque a bit..will report back when i do
Former Vendor of MBWorld
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 12,139
Likes: 295
From: Houston
2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600
My setup is a straight pipe no X no resonator.. Loud like a **** at WOT and you do loose very minimal low end torque like some have mentioned, breathes better for sure and might help up top as well, But currently installing a custom x which i hear gives you a better exhaust note and hopefully pick up the torque a bit..will report back when i do
Former Vendor of MBWorld
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 12,139
Likes: 295
From: Houston
2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600
the x pipe balanced the exhaust gases on both banks, it also creates a vaccum effects as to where the exhaust gases are sucked out from the exhaust manifolds. Atleast this is what i have read about x pipes.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Former Vendor of MBWorld
iTrader: (1)
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 12,139
Likes: 295
From: Houston
2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 1
From: ny
2019 s560 sedan
Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 197
Likes: 3
From: Charlotte--N.C
2009 E63
any sound clips?
Ohh.. and about how much does it cost to do this? I really want my car to sound better but don't want to spend the crazy money of a catback.
Ohh.. and about how much does it cost to do this? I really want my car to sound better but don't want to spend the crazy money of a catback.
Last edited by iceman-kimster; Jun 10, 2010 at 10:31 AM.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn, NY/Tampa, FL
2005 BLK/BLK E-Double Nickel.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Slow
Funny thing... I just had my secondary cats chopped off, They ran pipe to just before the connectors were my resonators used to be. The car actually pullls harder and sounds like a monster when I get on the gas. I'm still thinking about putting an x-pipe on it, from the inside it sounds good. I need to have my wife do a drive by in it for me so I can hear how it sounds from the outside.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 407
Likes: 0
2004 E55
I don't have a sound clip of my system. headers $1500, Xpipe $700. Plus a few hunder to install the headers. You can have a shop install a simple xpipe from magnaflow for $100.. I think our car is an exact fit with the pontiac G8?
Last edited by HadiLaw; Jun 10, 2010 at 10:47 AM.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn, NY/Tampa, FL
2005 BLK/BLK E-Double Nickel.
Just found this from magnaflow
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=8898
seems a bit expensive.....
sumit has the same exact thing cheaper
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MPE-10782/
http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...e=main&id=8898
seems a bit expensive.....
sumit has the same exact thing cheaper
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MPE-10782/
Last edited by TopEndS62; Jun 10, 2010 at 11:17 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, VA
E63 AMG
No resonator or secondary cats either. I personally don't believe the hype about the x pipe over the straight pipe. I would just go with whichever is less expensive. Sounds better for sure!
Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 197
Likes: 3
From: Charlotte--N.C
2009 E63
Thanks for the info & pics....
Im assuming that any Muffler shop can do this right? All I have to tell them is that I want my secondary cats removed, and install a 3" straight pipe with an Xpipe in its place right?
Do you guys run straight pipes from there all the way out or do you guys get them welded to the stock mufflers?
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 418
Likes: 0
From: Toronto/Mississauga/Moscow
2005 Mercedes G55 AMG
I have removed my secondaries and the resonator. Sounds wicked IMO. Here is a start up clip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNqpu1ACa0
PM me if you want more feedback!
EDIT: I installed straight pipes and no x...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNqpu1ACa0
PM me if you want more feedback!
EDIT: I installed straight pipes and no x...
Last edited by ATKM5; Jun 13, 2010 at 10:54 PM.
Banned
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,117
Likes: 0
benzo larenzo
I have removed my secondaries and the resonator. Sounds wicked IMO. Here is a start up clip!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNqpu1ACa0
PM me if you want more feedback!
EDIT: I installed straight pipes and no x...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqNqpu1ACa0
PM me if you want more feedback!
EDIT: I installed straight pipes and no x...
HOLLY **** It's LOUD!!!
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,181
Likes: 4
From: Long Island, NY
Whatever we're tuning!
I hope I was able to help with your decision Justin.
Have your friend do the pipes like the pics I sent you and it will sound a little more aggressive while cruising but it will BARK when you stomp it!!!
Have your friend do the pipes like the pics I sent you and it will sound a little more aggressive while cruising but it will BARK when you stomp it!!!
