X-pipe question
06-11-2012, 02:45 PM
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X-pipe question
I was going to do a resonator delete in the next few days, and I was thinking about getting an X-pipe to replace them at. What's the X-pipe really going to do in terms of sound and performance? Anything? I doubt performance will be affected, but how's it sound in comparison to say, just straight pipes? Anyone have insight on this?
06-11-2012, 05:54 PM
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I was going to do a resonator delete in the next few days, and I was thinking about getting an X-pipe to replace them at. What's the X-pipe really going to do in terms of sound and performance? Anything? I doubt performance will be affected, but how's it sound in comparison to say, just straight pipes? Anyone have insight on this?
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...confusion.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...at-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...vs-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-my-xpipe.html
there are hundreds of threads on this and been discussed million times... plus x pipe on c32 is not gonna sound same as e55
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06-11-2012, 06:03 PM
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and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
06-11-2012, 06:14 PM
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Correct, my exhaust = primary cats -> xpipe w/o secondary cats -> resonator -> stock mufflers
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
I did the resonator delete, but left the secondary cats - there's an H-connection just prior to the secondaries so there is some balance, but an X-pipe will improve flow more...
my exhaust is more 'burbly' since the resonator delete - but definitely not loud (which is how I wanted it)
06-11-2012, 06:27 PM
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Correct, my exhaust = primary cats -> xpipe w/o secondary cats -> resonator -> stock mufflers
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
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06-11-2012, 09:41 PM
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If your just going to do a resonator delete, then go with straight pipes.. Id suggest going with a secondary cat and resonator delete, with an x pipe in place of the secondaries
06-12-2012, 12:10 AM
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06-12-2012, 08:13 AM
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06-12-2012, 08:29 AM
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Correct, my exhaust = primary cats -> xpipe w/o secondary cats -> resonator -> stock mufflers
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
and in my opinion sounds much better than the hand full of 55's that I've done exhaust work for at our shop (from resonator deletes, full cat deletes, even complete straight pipes from the headers all the way back to the tips, sounded terrible..)
Removing the resonator only, will make the tone a little bit lower but not louder at all trust me, have had many dissapointed customers who've requested it.
X-pipes let both banks equalize the exhaust pressures which make for a better sound smoother sound. As far as power gains? not sure.
It is great to get info from someone who is both an owner AND pro wrench
Btw...what do you think a fair price is for a shop to delete both my cats, add a pair of hi flo cats and do an Xpipe to the stock resonators?
Would you buy a magnaflow pre made x or fab it customs?
Thanks!
Brian
06-12-2012, 01:18 PM
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search button not work or you just trolling ?
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...confusion.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...at-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...vs-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-my-xpipe.html
there are hundreds of threads on this and been discussed million times... plus x pipe on c32 is not gonna sound same as e55
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...confusion.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...at-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...vs-x-pipe.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-my-xpipe.html
there are hundreds of threads on this and been discussed million times... plus x pipe on c32 is not gonna sound same as e55
I just bought an E55 a month ago.
As for the rest of you guys, thanks for the info. Good insight. I just did the res delete. Now I need to find a shop that'll do the secondary cats and swap in an X-pipe. Last question: Anyone with this current set up have sound clips?
06-12-2012, 01:45 PM
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you give it out too buddy. i read a thread yesterday where you were talking crap to tgoss about his comments and his gtr. don't talk crap to others if you can't take it back! you can't have it both ways. btw, the search function has been around for longer then a month.
06-12-2012, 02:11 PM
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06-12-2012, 02:35 PM
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Thanks for your input!
It is great to get info from someone who is both an owner AND pro wrench
Btw...what do you think a fair price is for a shop to delete both my cats, add a pair of hi flo cats and do an Xpipe to the stock resonators?
Would you buy a magnaflow pre made x or fab it customs?
Thanks!
Brian
It is great to get info from someone who is both an owner AND pro wrench
Btw...what do you think a fair price is for a shop to delete both my cats, add a pair of hi flo cats and do an Xpipe to the stock resonators?
Would you buy a magnaflow pre made x or fab it customs?
Thanks!
Brian
06-12-2012, 02:55 PM
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06-12-2012, 05:35 PM
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Thanks guys, that helps.
Even with the adjustment for the DC area "tax" I should be good for less than $500.
Of course i need to buy cats as well.
Even with the adjustment for the DC area "tax" I should be good for less than $500.
Of course i need to buy cats as well.
06-12-2012, 06:13 PM
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you give it out too buddy. i read a thread yesterday where you were talking crap to tgoss about his comments and his gtr. don't talk crap to others if you can't take it back! you can't have it both ways. btw, the search function has been around for longer then a month.
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06-12-2012, 08:10 PM
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you give it out too buddy. i read a thread yesterday where you were talking crap to tgoss about his comments and his gtr. don't talk crap to others if you can't take it back! you can't have it both ways. btw, the search function has been around for longer then a month.
