Aye man.. big thanks for sharing this. I was able to find the x pipe .. however do you mind sharing the diameter of the pipes used to replace the resonators?
The rear muffler is where all the sound deadening is at. Once you remove those, it will be much louder than what you have now. I did something similar, I also removed rear resonator, replaced with x pipe. but kept front resonators, and removed rear mufflers. Then I gutted the cats. I’m tuned so it’s all good. Interestingly gutting the cats only added a little bit of sound. I know people that have have straight pipes from the turbo back. Way too loud for me.
Perfect! That’s why I made this video! And lots more to come! You can actually hear the turbos spool more but it’s hard to hear on camera! Go for it all the best!
Came across your channel. Lots of great content. I own a 2012 CLS 550. Can you share where I can buy a catalytic converter, where they do great upholstery. Anything helps.
Amazing video. Btw, where did u get those pipes to install for the resonators? I am trying to get the same stuff as you becuz I don’t know wat I’m doing. This is my first time so I want to know the width of those pipes and where did you get it (if possible) so I can give it to a car mechanic to stick it for me. Any help would be appreciated 🙏
@@Redlineracinggarage I am almost ready to go to a muffler shop, but before that I want to know if there has been any warnings or issues you have been getting from the dashboard symbols or etc after installing this x-pipe? Because there is no going back after installing it… Also, want to know how much the labor cost for you to set up the x-pipe? any help would be appreciated 🙏
@@ragemode9622 there are no warning lights that come on you should be good! As for labour cost I can’t remember what I paid but it wouldn’t be more than $250 CAD
So the cold start is the same? That’s my old concern. I have a 2014 ML550 with rear muffler delete and the cold start is LOUD. I’m going to keep my front resonators and do the x-pipe. Prob going to be really loud haha
Yeah, cold start with the resonator delete and x pipe is not that different. When you get into the muffler delete, then and only then it get LOUD on cold start. I did my muffler delete also have a video of sound comparison check it out
@@Redlineracinggarage awesome thanks sounds great will do this to my cls I was thinking of just getting a cut out exhaust install cause I sometimes don’t want to hear anything but this sounds great not too loud
@@Redlineracinggarageso what comes first from the backside of the car ? First mufflers, than big resonator, than 2 small resonators. Or first muffler, than 2 small resonators, than big resonator ?
@@Redlineracinggarage appreciate it bro. I’m loving your content bro. You’re making so much content on the CLS and I’m learning so much about my car man! Cheers bro
@@Redlineracinggarage that’s strange because I actually went from h pipe to x pipe and it did just the opposite for me. It seems to have slowed flow much more and lowered overall volume. It is also less raspy. I have an NA engine so not sure if that makes a difference.
@@Dnasty1 yes it does matter if you have a na or boosted motor because turbo motor create more back pressure and na make less so the sound if different
@@Dnasty1 my opinion is that you need a x pipe for a turbo and h or x for na is fine either way. The x flows much better than h in both applications but I just think x fir turbo is better The only reason they put x or h pipes is so that you can create back pressure BUT the x flows better.
Very nice bro 👍🏻 just wondering if will pass smog check, here in California are big about that also how much was for everything out the door. Thanks bro 🤙🏻
I have a question for you regarding my Mercedes Benz CLS550 2013 car. I have 45,000 miles on my car. My car does not have any symptoms related to Transmission. Do I need to change the transmission fluid ?
There is a set timer on the computer and it will let you know when you need to service it for example A9, A7. They all have a meaning what service needs to be done you can google it !
Not too quiet. Not too loud. Just perfect 👌🏾
Yup exactly, but now I want more sound lol because I’m use to it 😆
@@Redlineracinggarage how's the drone? (If any)
@@Billa_The_Big_Blood zero drone
@@Redlineracinggarage thanks for responding.
@@Billa_The_Big_Blood np man anytime!
You gotta admit, Mercedes have nailed deep exhausts!
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love the ride and classy not trashy mod . enjoy it in good health fam
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X pipe , muffler delete is perfect. My first Gen CLS550 sounds great.
Aye man.. big thanks for sharing this. I was able to find the x pipe .. however do you mind sharing the diameter of the pipes used to replace the resonators?
Thank you! The pipes are 2.5” the were used to replace the resonators
The rear muffler is where all the sound deadening is at. Once you remove those, it will be much louder than what you have now.
I did something similar, I also removed rear resonator, replaced with x pipe. but kept front resonators, and removed rear mufflers. Then I gutted the cats. I’m tuned so it’s all good. Interestingly gutting the cats only added a little bit of sound.
I know people that have have straight pipes from the turbo back. Way too loud for me.
I agree. I did a muffler delete on this car also th-cam.com/video/81rgSKiUq90/w-d-xo.html and it sounds amazing.
don't forget the whole bunch of pollution!
@@mikeb1039 yes sir
Will it pass emissions testing when done? Colorado is really strickt
I got exactly what i was looking for ! Was concerned that the turbo spool
Wouldnt be heard but now im sure i csn do it to my cls550
Perfect! That’s why I made this video! And lots more to come! You can actually hear the turbos spool more but it’s hard to hear on camera! Go for it all the best!
Great write up, did the engine noise go away after replacing the tensioners and check valve.
Weren't those first resonators your secondary cats.
No they were just resonators
Came across your channel. Lots of great content. I own a 2012 CLS 550. Can you share where I can buy a catalytic converter, where they do great upholstery. Anything helps.
Thanks. Yeah check out this website you wont be disappointed www.fcpeuro.com/
Amazing video. Btw, where did u get those pipes to install for the resonators? I am trying to get the same stuff as you becuz I don’t know wat I’m doing. This is my first time so I want to know the width of those pipes and where did you get it (if possible) so I can give it to a car mechanic to stick it for me. Any help would be appreciated 🙏
Thanks! The pipes are basically just regular exhaust pipes you get from a muffler shop that’s what I used to do the resonator delete.
@@Redlineracinggarage I am almost ready to go to a muffler shop, but before that I want to know if there has been any warnings or issues you have been getting from the dashboard symbols or etc after installing this x-pipe? Because there is no going back after installing it… Also, want to know how much the labor cost for you to set up the x-pipe? any help would be appreciated 🙏
@@ragemode9622 there are no warning lights that come on you should be good! As for labour cost I can’t remember what I paid but it wouldn’t be more than $250 CAD
What mods you have done to it
So the cold start is the same? That’s my old concern. I have a 2014 ML550 with rear muffler delete and the cold start is LOUD. I’m going to keep my front resonators and do the x-pipe. Prob going to be really loud haha
Yeah, cold start with the resonator delete and x pipe is not that different. When you get into the muffler delete, then and only then it get LOUD on cold start. I did my muffler delete also have a video of sound comparison check it out
Is your check engine light on
Sounds good
Could you tell me the inner diameter of the stock mid resonater?
So you remove only the resonators ? And kept the original muffler right ? Cause that’s what I think of doing to my cls550 sounds good
Yupp exactly that but there are 3 resonators 2 individual and 1 big one where you will replace with the X pipe
@@Redlineracinggarage awesome thanks sounds great will do this to my cls I was thinking of just getting a cut out exhaust install cause I sometimes don’t want to hear anything but this sounds great not too loud
@@MrXbox323 that’s great! It a perfect balance !
@@Redlineracinggarageso what comes first from the backside of the car ? First mufflers, than big resonator, than 2 small resonators. Or first muffler, than 2 small resonators, than big resonator ?
Sounds beautiful bro! Want to do the same setup on mine! I was just wondering, what size is the inlets/outlets of the Xpipe ?
Thanks brother. It’s a 2.5 ‘ inlet and a 2.5’ outlet
@@Redlineracinggarage appreciate it bro. I’m loving your content bro. You’re making so much content on the CLS and I’m learning so much about my car man! Cheers bro
@@alisgarage5524 thanks bro that means a lot to me! I appreciate it!
Hey bro do you have a link to where you bought these exact x-pipes from?
Why did you decide to go x pipe instead of h pipe?
Becuase x pipe flows a lot better then a h pipe especially for a turbo car
@@Redlineracinggarage that’s strange because I actually went from h pipe to x pipe and it did just the opposite for me. It seems to have slowed flow much more and lowered overall volume. It is also less raspy. I have an NA engine so not sure if that makes a difference.
@@Dnasty1 yes it does matter if you have a na or boosted motor because turbo motor create more back pressure and na make less so the sound if different
@@Redlineracinggarage would the effect of x vs h pipe still be the same though?
@@Dnasty1 my opinion is that you need a x pipe for a turbo and h or x for na is fine either way. The x flows much better than h in both applications but I just think x fir turbo is better
The only reason they put x or h pipes is so that you can create back pressure BUT the x flows better.
Now you can hear the German V8 power
Yes!! 🙌🏼
You should put a full capristo exhaust
Yeah like 3k got that exhaust
Do you need a tune for resonator delete or muffler delete will the car loose performance or run poorly
No you don’t need a tune the ecu auto adjusts itself
did you just replace the resonator or did you also straight the mufflers
Here i only cut the resonators and kept the mufflers
Very nice bro 👍🏻 just wondering if will pass smog check, here in California are big about that also how much was for everything out the door.
Thanks bro 🤙🏻
Thanks! I got the x pipe for about $150 CAD and $350 CAD for labour. Not exactly sure about the smog test will pass thought!
I dont think so because this check engine light will be on
Awesome sound bro! Turned out better than expected I'm looking to get mine done too where did you get yours done from
Thanks bro, I just went to a local muffler shop. It’s a very simple install for them!
Bro I have a question I replaced my orignal muffler for 63 muffler and when I put x pipe I. Hered a lot of noise inside so any solution for that??
You won’t have any problems with it throwing a code or passing emissions? That’s my biggest fear before I do mine.
Nope ever since I got it done I haven’t had any issues with it! No codes or anything! You should be alright!
@@Redlineracinggarage preciate it man
@@cassiusludy7185 np! Anytime
Do you need a tune after a muffler or resonator delete or both...i dont want to loose any perfirmace also i heard of back preasure
No you don’t need a tune these ecu’s pretty much auto tune to compensate air/fuel.?no power lose you actually gain a bit
@@Redlineracinggarage oh ok did did you get a tune or plan on getting one
No the CLS is not tuned yet but I plan on running it this year
@@Redlineracinggarage oh ok cool if you wanted to trade in your car can you reattach the resonators
@@starentveveo yup of course just keep them all 3
where did you get the x pipe from?
Amazon
Did you keep your mufflers?
Deleted mufflers down the line
I have a question for you regarding my Mercedes Benz CLS550 2013 car. I have 45,000 miles on my car. My car does not have any symptoms related to Transmission. Do I need to change the transmission fluid ?
There is a set timer on the computer and it will let you know when you need to service it for example A9, A7. They all have a meaning what service needs to be done you can google it !
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Dude, you don't have to rev the engine 500 times for us to hear the difference..
Sounds crappy