E55K (W211) De-cat and resnoator removal...

[DSB SL AMG]

Hi All,

Well after much debate... today i finally chose to have my E55K exhaust secondary de-cat and resonator removed (replaced with straight pipes). Luckily was able to use existing balancing pipe (close to cat) cut and re-welded (see pics)

I was concerned the car would sound too loud after mods....fortunately for me the sound and result is perfect, at cruising i would say its a little bit louder than before, but when you accelerate you get a really nice deep growl thats puts an instant smile on your face...i am more than pleased.

I used a company called pipewerx near Ormskirk, lancs, really nice guys (Geoff is the owner) the job took about 2.5 hrs, they where recommended by my local MB indie...

Pipe Werx - Car and Bike Performance Exhaust and VAG Motor Engineering Specialists

I know there are lots of threads regarding X-pipes / de-cats, but for me the mod has worked out perfectly

Thought i would share the results...may put on youtube but its hard to replicate the in-car sound...

Cheers.
David.

 

[DSB SL AMG]

more pics ...

 

[DSB SL AMG]

last one..

 

[SavMan]

Is it the same diameter pipe as the rest of the exhaust?

 

[C240Sport97]

if you're ever anywhere near London, please let me know .. I REALLY want to hear your exhaust

 

[K9 JSB]

I am itching to get the cats and resonator removed from my E320 CDI but I've heard the noise produced is insane on the diesels..

Does anyone have any input or experience with this procedure on the W211 E320 CDI??