i have replaced my resonator with straight pipes..

mbSLRwannabe · 06-07-2007

hey dan, i just have a quick question for you.
i had my resonator removed and replaced with aluminum straight pipes at a local muffler shop. they welded aluminums pipes to replace the resonator. i love the loudness of my exhaust now, and the deep growl is just amazing. the question is since they used aluminum staight pipes instead of stainless steel, would that mean my pipes are prone to rusting? they said aluminum wont rust, but i am new this stuff so i'm not really sure. is there any chance my engine can overheat or anything that can go wrong? thanks for the support as always

**DansSlk** · 06-07-2007

No they wont rust.

Alu is very good at keeping that away, its not going to be as tough as the steel exhaust parts but it should not rust.

No worries about engine damage removing the resonator does not normally cause any problems.

X pipes tend to be slightly better if you can get your hands on them because a straight pipe can cause a slight drop in power but it could be something thats only noticeable on a dyno.

Wallance · 06-07-2007

how does the slk350 compare to the slk55? Does the 350 has resonator too that i can remove? Thanks dan

mbSLRwannabe · 06-07-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

No they wont rust.

Alu is very good at keeping that away, its not going to be as tough as the steel exhaust parts but it should not rust.

No worries about engine damage removing the resonator does not normally cause any problems.

X pipes tend to be slightly better if you can get your hands on them because a straight pipe can cause a slight drop in power but it could be something thats only noticeable on a dyno.

as always thanks for the assurance. i am thinking about getting some brabus engine mods soon. i wouldn't really care about the slight drop in power, as the brabus mods will probably make up for it and then some. if i can get the cash, i am even thinking about the kleemann kompressor. i will ask for advice when i'm ready. anyways thanks for the useful info, as usual

**dsb** · 06-07-2007

mbslrwannabe,

Where in CA are you located? I'd like to hear the results.

**DansSlk** · 06-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Wallance

how does the slk350 compare to the slk55? Does the 350 has resonator too that i can remove? Thanks dan

See Gero's post below mate.

mbSLRwannabe · 06-07-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

mbslrwannabe,

Where in CA are you located? I'd like to hear the results.

i am located in the LA county area. pretty much VERY south of Cali. the thing is a video or a sound clip CANNOt capture the huge difference there is...

Banned · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Wallance

how does the slk350 compare to the slk55? Does the 350 has resonator too that i can remove? Thanks dan

The 350 has no resonator. If you buy a Stueber exhaust for your 350 you´ll get two of it. A resonator is the safety for an exhaust tuner. He can change the sound easily while taking out or putting in glass wool or rock wool.

**DansSlk** · 06-08-2007

Ah cheers Gero.

Shows i don't spend enough time getting my hands dirty anymore but then given the choice of playing with star diag or changing oil can i be blamed?

Banned · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Ah cheers Gero.

Shows i don't spend enough time getting my hands dirty anymore but then given the choice of playing with star diag or changing oil can i be blamed?

Don´t worry Dan: You´re a legend!

Wallance · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by OWL-SLK

The 350 has no resonator. If you buy a Stueber exhaust for your 350 you´ll get two of it. A resonator is the safety for an exhaust tuner. He can change the sound easily while taking out or putting in glass wool or rock wool.

wow.. hah ii see
i was looking up that Stueber website but apparently, they are all in german... i dun understand

i am still looking for some exhaust but i never make up my mind on which brand i should go for... always afraid that it will comes out not as i expected... sounds wise, i am never sure if those sound clips that we haf on the site will be the same when i installed it... i am such a contradictor and Indecisive

Banned · 06-08-2007

Take Piecha Performance. I drive it - I love it!

**alroumi** · 06-08-2007

Congrats mate on the straightpipes, Hope you get the Brabus 6.1 S.

Ynot · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Wallance

wow.. hah ii see
i was looking up that Stueber website but apparently, they are all in german... i dun understand

i am still looking for some exhaust but i never make up my mind on which brand i should go for... always afraid that it will comes out not as i expected... sounds wise, i am never sure if those sound clips that we haf on the site will be the same when i installed it... i am such a contradictor and Indecisive

Supersprint is very soft until you step on it, even then it's not that loud, if you want something aggressive, piecha is the way to go.

I've heard some sound clips on the AMG exhaust too, it's on youtube and it sounds pretty aggressive, supersprint is mute compared to those two.

mbSLRwannabe · 06-08-2007

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Originally Posted by alroumi

Congrats mate on the straightpipes, Hope you get the Brabus 6.1 S.

the brabus 6.1 s does sound nice, but after i learned that it was more than $27k for that, i'm leaning towards the kleemann kompressor which is nearly $10k cheaper than the brabus mod. the kleemann kompressor itself boosts the horsepower to 500, while the brabus 6.1s only boosts it to 445hp. i'll have to see and decide.

**DansSlk** · 06-08-2007

There are ways to get more than the quoted 445 from Brabus but the price just goes up with the horsepower.

An S/C is the most cost effective solution your correct

**alroumi** · 06-09-2007

mbSLRwannabe why not the full 600hp with the cam's,headers, valve springs, exhaust and S/C ?

Whosdis · 06-10-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbSLRwannabe

hey dan, i just have a quick question for you.
i had my resonator removed and replaced with aluminum straight pipes at a local muffler shop. they welded aluminums pipes to replace the resonator. i love the loudness of my exhaust now, and the deep growl is just amazing. the question is since they used aluminum staight pipes instead of stainless steel, would that mean my pipes are prone to rusting? they said aluminum wont rust, but i am new this stuff so i'm not really sure. is there any chance my engine can overheat or anything that can go wrong? thanks for the support as always

Are you sure they are aluminum? As far as I know, aluminum can't be welded to steel. The metals won't mix. There is a chance that what the guy at the muffler shop said was aluminized.

mbSLRwannabe · 06-10-2007

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Originally Posted by Whosdis

Are you sure they are aluminum? As far as I know, aluminum can't be welded to steel. The metals won't mix. There is a chance that what the guy at the muffler shop said was aluminized.

i am not sure if you are correct about not being able to weld aluminum with steel. maybe they are aluminized steel? honestly i dont know. they just look like a silverish grey colored pipe...

would that make a difference?

V8SLK · 06-10-2007

did you keep the stock parts? you might need them again if you get cited for modified exhaust...

06-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
mbSLRwannabe Senior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CA, USA Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Posts: 142 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have replaced my resonator with straight pipes.. hey dan, i just have a quick question for you. i had my resonator removed and replaced with aluminum straight pipes at a local muffler shop. they welded aluminums pipes to replace the resonator. i love the loudness of my exhaust now, and the deep growl is just amazing. the question is since they used aluminum staight pipes instead of stainless steel, would that mean my pipes are prone to rusting? they said aluminum wont rust, but i am new this stuff so i'm not really sure. is there any chance my engine can overheat or anything that can go wrong? thanks for the support as always

06-07-2007	#2 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	No they wont rust. Alu is very good at keeping that away, its not going to be as tough as the steel exhaust parts but it should not rust. No worries about engine damage removing the resonator does not normally cause any problems. X pipes tend to be slightly better if you can get your hands on them because a straight pipe can cause a slight drop in power but it could be something thats only noticeable on a dyno. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 122 Times in 42 Posts	mbslrwannabe, Where in CA are you located? I'd like to hear the results. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Ah cheers Gero. Shows i don't spend enough time getting my hands dirty anymore but then given the choice of playing with star diag or changing oil can i be blamed? __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,296 Country: Thanks: 306 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts	Congrats mate on the straightpipes, Hope you get the Brabus 6.1 S. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Wallance Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 158 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	how does the slk350 compare to the slk55? Does the 350 has resonator too that i can remove? Thanks dan

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Banned Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,167 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Take Piecha Performance. I drive it - I love it!

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	There are ways to get more than the quoted 445 from Brabus but the price just goes up with the horsepower. An S/C is the most cost effective solution your correct __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

06-09-2007	#17 (permalink)
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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	did you keep the stock parts? you might need them again if you get cited for modified exhaust...

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