Muffler, exhaust, CAT question
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Muffler, exhaust, CAT question
Hello,
My goal is to get a bit throaty sound out of the stock system.
Now IIRC we have primary cats, then secondary, then resonators , then muffler and then finally everything outta exhaust.
The secondary CAT doesn't have a cut out on it (as in no oxygen sensor or any sensor).
What do I remove to get a throaty rumble without that annoying drone on long trips or any trips for that matter ?
I was told since the secondaries don't have any sensors on them , taking them out won't cause any engine check light.
Now is that true ?
I want just a bit more growl which as of now I only get if I am over 3,000 rpm ??
Thanks in advance
My goal is to get a bit throaty sound out of the stock system.
Now IIRC we have primary cats, then secondary, then resonators , then muffler and then finally everything outta exhaust.
The secondary CAT doesn't have a cut out on it (as in no oxygen sensor or any sensor).
What do I remove to get a throaty rumble without that annoying drone on long trips or any trips for that matter ?
I was told since the secondaries don't have any sensors on them , taking them out won't cause any engine check light.
Now is that true ?
I want just a bit more growl which as of now I only get if I am over 3,000 rpm ??
Thanks in advance
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I have my secondaries and resonator removed with an X pipe in place. The sound is a little more noticeable but not throaty. There is also no check engine light for me. You may want to consider headers.
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I am doing the same. Im current looking for a x pipe on ebay and gonna get my res and secondary cats deleted. If you want a drastic change and not spend to much, you can find a c63 or cls55 exhaust on the other forums they usually have a couple people looking to sell their used exhaust systems.
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I saw this x pipes, which one do you guys think i should get? unless you guys know of better ones?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Crossover-X-Pipe-/180575503049?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0b2382c9&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PER-930-X-Pipe-3-Inlet-Outlets-Universal-Exhaust-X-Pipe-Stamped-Steel-Welded-/230735754954?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b8ec36ca&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GP-Universal-Crossover-X-Pipes-Polished-Stainless-Steel-3-/380706090341?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a3d9ed65&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Crossover-X-Pipe-/180575503049?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a0b2382c9&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PER-930-X-Pipe-3-Inlet-Outlets-Universal-Exhaust-X-Pipe-Stamped-Steel-Welded-/230735754954?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b8ec36ca&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GP-Universal-Crossover-X-Pipes-Polished-Stainless-Steel-3-/380706090341?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a3d9ed65&vxp=mtr
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So taking out the muffler and resonator won't do anything ?
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
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So taking out the muffler and resonator won't do anything ?
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
http://e55-amg.blogspot.com/2012/03/...ting-mods.html
mufflers are at the back of the car, just behind the tips
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pics of my resonator removal...
http://e55-amg.blogspot.com/2012/03/...ting-mods.html
mufflers are at the back of the car, just behind the tips
http://e55-amg.blogspot.com/2012/03/...ting-mods.html
mufflers are at the back of the car, just behind the tips
I reckon yours and mine have exactly the same mods other than you just bought the Kleeman headers
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So taking out the muffler and resonator won't do anything ?
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
The guys with no resonator and muffler, do you have that annoying drone?
All I gotta do is take out resonator and muffler and put a 3 inch pipe in place right ?
Any pics , just to be sure what a resonator and muffler is ? lol
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Get an x pipe. I bought the first one I listed above. Find a exhaust shop and ask them you want to put in an x pipe in and get your resonator and secondary cats deleted and that's all you can really do without going into big mods like a whole exhaust system or headers.
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If possible, please make before and after videos. It'll give an exact idea of how it'll sound.
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Sounded throaty from inside your shop. I think this is a good first step as a muffler shop will do it for cheap. If you want more sound CLS, C63 mufflers are the way to go.
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What is the driving force that would rationalize using a 20 dollar cheap, mild steel Xpipe on a factory OEM stainless steel exhaust system? At least go with a stainless part so it can be welded in place unless of course you use clamps and this will not be a permanent item.
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OP, just take your car to exhaust shop and find out. It really isnt all that expensive or difficult. Plenty vids on youtube and on these forums of the exact thing your requesting if you bother to search.
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Thanks buddy,
But for some reason your sounds quieter than mine lol or maybe it's the camera ?
I , also think that driving the car would create a different sound compared to just parked and revving. I could be wrong but that's what I think.
Thanks again
But for some reason your sounds quieter than mine lol or maybe it's the camera ?
I , also think that driving the car would create a different sound compared to just parked and revving. I could be wrong but that's what I think.
Thanks again
