Mercedes Benz Magnaflow Xpipe Install & Review

Mercedes with a Magnaflow (10790) x-pipe modification
X-Pipe: goo.gl/85S87u
Quad Tips: goo.gl/MoNWop
The resonator has been removed and a X-Pipe was placed in its location.
Keep it simple and relax, Take your time. I'm not responsible if you screw up and damage your car in anyway shape or form. TAKE YOUR TIME.
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Raymond Urias assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Raymond Urias recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Raymond Urias.

[@denniscarparts2294]

I would recommend a delete on the secondary Cat, it will sound awesome.. the secondary cat is not regulated by the o2 sensor.

[@RaymondUrias]

Pinned!

[@michaelhorstman2603]

I notice when people delete the secondary cat they seem to smoke. Is that something that goes away?

[@Dazzler351]

@@michaelhorstman2603 They wont smoke if you drive them hard enough to clean out the EGR

[@aslynnhallett7542]

Don't just cut stock mufflers bend pipes and put straight it sounds perfect

[@cliftonsargent1572]

Is this smog legal? I’m in California and I’m always told that I’m in the worst state

[@lamborgini2010]

As a proud new owner of a 2008 c300 sport, I consider this channel now the law for everything I need. I don't ever typically leave comments, but you are literally the goat. Keep connecting the MB community and grinding for us. Thank you.

[@RaymondUrias]

God damn THAT comment deserves the gold 🏅!! Stay tuned exciting stuff to come!

[@Etienne_Diecast]

Appreciate the review. I first tested mine without mufflers solely and after two weeks I went back to stock due to raspiness around 2500 rpm (added quad tips then) I was for sure going to go X-Pipe next, but I may reassess due to your honest review.

[@YaBoyMari_]

Great Video ! Raymond keep bringing the great content...The cold start sounds wonderful btw it's good to see the BMW

[@RaymondUrias]

+Mari Stith Thanks man!

[@YaBoyMari_]

Raymond Urias Any time 👌🏽

[@melfromohio]

I did the same resonator delete and xpipe install on my GLK350 (same engine) I was also a little disappointed with outcome. cold start does sound nice, at first i could hardly tell a difference but after a month or two it seems that it has become a little louder and more noticeable. I can really tell when I hear my wife take off in the morning. Our benz's are really well insulated from outside noises. I expected something louder but paired with an aftermarket intake it does sound better. good video. Btw i went to a local muffler spot, they made a custom xpipe and charged me $200 for install, I did not do stainless because I switch cars often and usually dont keep a car past 2 years.

[@tre2u56]

Raymond what do u think of deleting the resonator and not install an x pipe?

[@archierickys1462]

Sounds awesome thinking about doing the same set up to my 2018 E400 we do not have the same exact engine but mine is also a V6 does the quad exhaust tips make it sound different/louder or the quad exhaust tips don’t make a difference?

[@nyfseres]

Hi. thanks for the video... I noticed that inside of the exhaust tip you can see that one of the pipes block the way out... can you share with me if this interfere in the behave of the engine? I recently bought exactly the same tips And I have the same situation

[@mrix]

Hello great honest review! I was wondering if you could let me know what the size of the tailpipes are ? I am thinking about doing the same thing the trouble is there are so many different sizes of tailpipes available, I want to connect to the standard mufflers like you have done, thanks mrix

[@sammysays1570]

Raymond I enjoy watching your videos as they’re very informative. Could you please in the near future do an exhaust setup as I’d want to do the same with my car? I thought of doing a muffler delete but don’t want to loose back pressure. The Xpipe option isn’t much noticeable. I guess I’m loling for something in between

[@RaymondUrias]

+Sam Sult I do plan on revisiting my exhaust real soon. I'm just looking into some other options.

[@satan15151515]

What about drilling a few more holes in the resonator? Will the exhaust be just a tiny bit louder without compromising the system?

[@jimnorris4600]

You never said what model/year you are driving. I have a 2008 Mercedes CL550AMG. I’m interested to find out what my best option would be for a cool sports exhaust.

[@paulfitzpatrick8751]

finally someone out up an install video

[@jyates38]

Paul Fitzpatrick I wanted to say the same thing. Everybody else just shows the finished product and I want to know how does it all work. I'm excited to do this mod

[@christianbagge609]

Good and honest review!

[@AceRoy]

Hello, I wanna do this to my car too, but i’m afraid that the exhausts might detach or something since they are not attached properly like the stock ones. Please tell me, is it safe to do it?

[@kekoagabriel5936]

are the “second cats” just secondary resonators? will deleting them void my warranty? & will it pass inspection? i live in hawaii btw. thanks! i think your car sounds great

[@RaymondUrias]

+kekoa gabriel This is a great question!!! The secondary cats are legitimate cats and removing any emission controler on your car will void the warranty in full. The way the secondary cats work is when you initially turn on the car the primary cats are cold and can only catch some of the exhaust, the secondary catch what the first miss till they reach operating temp. Will you pass an emissions test well that depends. If it is an OBD2 test yes you will since the O2 sensor is after the first cat. If they do the sniffer test and stick the probe in your exhaust you will fail the test if your car is starting from a cold start. This is the reason I did not remove mine.

[@Obamastucks10128]

I just had my rear cats taken off my 204 C63, so now its loud as hell since now it has the resonator and secondary cats removed. I can be heard over 1.5 - 2 miles away when I'm heading toward the person listening

[@RaymondUrias]

I should have done that

[@joselrodriguez52]

What if the secondary cat is removed? Does it make it sound better or I will have some kind of “check engine” light?

[@iammemeisleinad]

is this an m271? this sounds amazing

[@cpanagani]

Hey! Nice video man. I have been reading up on resonator delete for a while now. What do you recommend for a 2011 E350 Bluetec? I do not want highway droning because I do go long distance with it. Basically, I want a louder but cool sound out of it. Would appreciate a reply as soon as possible. Thanks!

[@100pyatt]

I wanna try this in our GLK250 BlueTec removing the rear mufflers

[@adrianevans4074]

Maybe I missed it, but what model/year is this?

[@raz0rstr]

I did muffler delete and res delete. Gonna put xpipe now. Thinkin maybe put mufflers back and do cat del?

[@waaj23]

Where’d you get the diffuser Raymond

[@Hemi_all_day]

Great video. I've got an 03 clk500. I want an X-pipe, add a pipe for duals and I was thinking Flow Masters and those bad ass tips. I was probably going to cut the other side but really don't want to mess it up. Can I use a rear bumper from an AMG model that already has the dual cut-outs ?

[@Christopher26021994]

Flowmasters are chambered mufflers, it will give you more of a hollow sound, remember about it ;) If that's what you want to achieve, then feel free to do so. If you want something else, don't go for Flowmasters. When it comes to the bumper, I'm not sure if CLK55 AMG had dual cut outs, from what I remember it has still a single exhaust exit.

[@550Benz]

What size were the exhaust tips ?

[@masonpeterg]

Is there any difference in sound vs performance in having the x pipe on the muffler side vs further up where the resonator used to be? Yours is the first I’ve seen on the muffler side.

[@RaymondUrias]

Closer to the headers create better scavenging.

[@lwphinney]

Thanks for your honesty.

[@CeeStyleDj]

It does sound good from outside. I think there's just a lot of sound deadening material on a Mercedes Benz so inside the cabin, you're not hearing as much. If someone wanted more, I guess they could always install performance mufflers. I seen a video of a straight piped C350 and it was way way too loud. I personally love the way exhaust sounds in this video. I just think it's something to the effect of you'd have to roll your windows down to experience the sound a little more in the Mercedes :-)

[@IhsanEmreGok]

Hello Raymond, should I buy quad tips for doing the same mod for my car?? Or it isn't necessary?

[@RaymondUrias]

You don't need to buy the tips they don't change any sound whatsoever. If I could re do it I would have removed the second cat and removed the resonator and put the xpipe in

[@C300AMG]

Hello, I am very afraid to not buy wrong size Quad Tips, so can you provide new URL ( one in description is broken ) and if not possible to drop measurements at least. Thank you.

[@landon8216]

So I just bought a 2014 C350 coupe. So what would you recommend me doing. AMD where did you get your rear diffuser. I want it to sound mean but not raspy.

[@RaymondUrias]

Resonator to X-Pipe and delete secondary cat's. Keep the factory exhaust

[@mauriciocervantes8664]

Hello Raymond, I would like to know what is the Magnaflow Xpipe entry, of 2.5 o 3 ?? And if the tips go in the same measure ??? Help thank you

[@RaymondUrias]

2.5" xpipe Tips 2"....I think

[@thenewdavinci1852]

can you please let me know where I can buy those 308 stainless steel tips exacly and that scnd resonator does it have anythink like a sensor going tpo it wanna make sure no engine light will come up 2011 e550

[@RaymondUrias]

Links are in description. The only sensor on the car is pre and post cats.

[@samuelkullman6599]

Hey ramond, what engine is it? Petrol or diesel? And what volume? I have a w212 E350 and im thinking to do the same as you did, but only replace with x-uppe and keep the original tip. Will it sound good?? What do you think?

[@RaymondUrias]

3 litter petrol. Definitely worth it for the cold starts!

[@soro256]

What’s your opinion on removing secondary cats ? I know a some people that did it and it sounds great with X-Pipe ?

[@RaymondUrias]

Get rid of them totally worth it

[@713vinh]

It's good to see you and the C300 again bro! Are you disappointed about the sound? I thought it sounds great. Or are you disappointed because there was no hp increase? If I was to do some mod on my exhaust I would expect some hp increase.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Vincent T. Hey man happy to see your name in the comments! I'm disappointed because I was expecting more... I know it's mainly my fault for leaving the stock mufflers (They will be going soon). I just wanted more feedback, and a bit more power. I definitely lost some weight so that's good!

[@gprnick]

Looks and sounds awesome. What kind of diffuser have you got on there? Brand and part number? Tnx

[@RaymondUrias]

It was this one www.ebay.com/itm/172136876067 But it was a limited run

[@MIKEYZVLOGZ]

also would u strongly recommend to get H style oval tips over Y styles round tips or oval ? H n Y meanig the shape the pipe makes your actual tips are considered h style tips . im about to do this to my car just gor the looks and just wanted to be sure h is a beter fit rather then Y style. but i guess the exhaust shop will make it fot either way but itll also save them adding a piece if i use a h style and have it welded like u have

[@MIKEYZVLOGZ]

also what size inlet do your quad tips have? i noticed they flange it out but what size was it originally just so i can ballpark what size i can buy at least

[@MIKEYZVLOGZ]

love your vids mate very helpful and educating indeed keep em coming

[@TomerDaBomb]

Hey raymond can u message me where i can find these ones! Thanks

[@idribbleu-5491]

2014 c300 luxury 3.5L any exhaust recommendations

[@vashsant]

Hey bro, do you have any vid of the car on acceleration with the x pipe? Thinking about the mod but if you're not impressed, I'm thinking twice. Thnx

[@RaymondUrias]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5S2pKZ5psqEnrM Go to 8:40 Lol gotta watch past the first 5mins take longer poop

[@its_MSR]

@Raynond Urias does this makes your non complaint with the law? I'm in MO state.

[@RaymondUrias]

It will not effect emissions the cats are not being touched

[@sothatsprettyneat]

300 bucks for an x-pipe install with new tips really isn't a bad price

[@hadjeeez3228]

That's a huge hike in the price..I paid $60 for my x pipe on my w211 e350...and got the muffler delete as well and its sounds amazing..got a lot of compliments on how it sounds..I think he should have got the mufflers deleted

[@Bugby67]

$300 is too much

[@b12_jegar]

Thanks for the beautiful video bro I would like to change it the same with my Mercedes Benz ml

[@custombuilds4573]

Have a c230 2007 what should I do to itt

[@dk9]

Hey, I see that you no longer upload W204 content, but do you have an updated link for the tips?

[@RaymondUrias]

I don't upload anything anymore. Ebay has been a good spot to check

[@dk9]

@@RaymondUrias thanks for all the content. Enjoyed watching this series and the foxbody. Respect your decision! 🫡

[@chelseaboy1131]

Where is this in New York

[@rafyg]

What’s the shop called?

[@TheMezaFamily]

Did you take off the mufflers attached to the tips? I believe that would’ve gave you the sound you want it

[@RaymondUrias]

Tried straight pipe it was awful

[@TheMezaFamily]

Raymond Urias so at the end of the day what did you do, did you put back? I recently deleted the mufflers, I’m thinking of going with the X pipe tomorrow to see if they’ll sound a little more louder.

[@gotsushi491]

I'd recommend racing mufflers or taking off the mufflers.

[@everyday80sdude86]

Pypes M-80 will make much better sounds.

[@idknotsure]

I got rumble mufflers & didn’t like the sound, cut em off, getting ax pipe added today

[@gotsushi491]

@@idknotsure As long as you get exhaust tips, the cops shouldn't trip.

[@cliftondile8851]

is the sound difference significant after installing the xpipe? I read somewhere that meddling with the resonator is a big nono

[@RaymondUrias]

The only time that you notice it is during cold starts. There is absolutely nothing wrong with changing out the resonator there is no computer that is going to read that. The big No-No is the catalytic converter since most states require them for emission standards you should not touch them. Removing the cats can make the vehicle sound significantly different and much louder. But you will also throw a series of error codes

[@danyflores1898]

I have a c300 2011 Do I need to put the x pipe. Our I could just change the single exhaust to a double exhaust. I think I would be just for visual to make it look better the back of the car. U mention something about horse power do u think will affect that. Thanks

[@RaymondUrias]

Dany Flores the 300 has a dual exhaust already. The Xpipe makes the cold start sound much better. The tips will be for appearance.

[@martinfiaysr4942]

Total cost ??

[@timilehinodimayo9306]

I am looking to start modding my car but i do not know where to start from.. I have the quad tips down, but i do not know what cold air intake parts to get as well as if the Borla mufflers work great for European cars? and what else would i have to do thank you

[@RaymondUrias]

Renntech tune!! Cold air, 2nd cat delete, highflow mufflers, coilovers

[@hass3973]

How does go with your insurance? In Australia the slightest modification on any part of my 2018 C300 annuls my insurance.

[@alexanderrichards7465]

Do you or anyone have a recommendation of exhaust or know the diameter of the stock exhaust for a 2011 Mercedes E350 coupe with the 3.5L V6 petrol engine? Let me know.

[@gonzalorojas5855]

Amg exhausts?

[@vmax673]

Remove rear muffler and use flowmaster ask about which stage

[@Christopher26021994]

What's the exact sound that you are looking for?

[@merlin1346]

This is a good example of when to leave things be and save shit loads of time and cash. In the UK they are looking at all vehicles with modified exhaust due to the ridiculous amount of noise from some of them. I live near a hill and I so it wont come a minute too soon.

[@MIKEYZVLOGZ]

hey ray out of curiosity why does it have to be 308 stainless steel and so u honestly dont recommemd it??

[@MIKEYZVLOGZ]

i only want the look without the sound

[@jaymoney9054]

Does the exhaust tips alone make the car louder cause I must wanna put the tips alone for show

[@RaymondUrias]

Tips are like tits on a bull they are just for show no sound change

[@mrdre78]

Is this shop in Manitoba? I noticed your blurred plate looks like a Manitoba plate. I have a 2011 C350 I'd like to get done.

[@RaymondUrias]

Florida

[@prihatmokowimbono4121]

Nice difuser man!

[@nicknick6960]

I just put a regural xpipe for 29 from amazon sounds ok but kept original quad tips for now u recommend changing them so it sounds little better?

[@RaymondUrias]

Remove 2nd cat

[@nicknick6960]

@@RaymondUrias thanks. My resonator was closer to the back and i had 2 cats before it is a 2012 c300. And is it normal to smell like something burning after the wielding ? Thank you again sorry for so many questions usually i keep cars stock

[@RaymondUrias]

@@nicknick6960 should go away after 100 miles

[@C300AMG]

new URL for the tips please

[@ryanm6394]

Looks good!

[@RaymondUrias]

+Ryan Moy thanks man

[@jameswell8943]

Hi bro I need this kind of exhaust pipe for my car, please can you direct me where I can get it

[@tassap9355]

Link is in the description ;)

[@maxowndhard]

on my cls500 i changed the factory resonator into 2 straight pipes no x pipe anymore, and lets say that its a huge improvement... it went from 0 exhaust noice into some serious v8 growl.

[@RailOS100]

do you have any video with sounds after this improvement?

[@maxowndhard]

@@RailOS100 yeah how can i send them

[@RailOS100]

@@maxowndhard whatsapp or telegram? Or you can upload to youtube

[@TomerDaBomb]

I cant find these tips online that are flanged if anyone finds can they link it

[@Davincisgarage]

Hey, so the 'h' style tips fit better than the 'y' style??

[@RaymondUrias]

If you want it to contour the rear yes

[@eddietyty]

We’re to get x pip and tips or place that did your installation

[@RaymondUrias]

Links in description 😀

[@itzdamir2447]

with the removal of the cat, would you still be able to pass emissions?

[@RaymondUrias]

I wish! It would be awesome but unfortunately it would fail

[@itzdamir2447]

@@RaymondUrias thank you, I was unsure but I'm glad to know that now.

[@SBFRuggedYou]

If I take the mufflers off, can I always put them back on later down the line?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes for more money

[@willmill409]

Did u get a check engine light from doing this?

[@RaymondUrias]

Nope

[@B-EZ_Reviews]

Is this a V8?

[@SimplySeeN]

I’m not sure about to much about cars but I’m order to put a X pipe on do I have to remove my resonator?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes

[@ryanmckee7654]

Are they on federal across from the car rental place?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yup!

[@ocddetail2031]

I have a 2013 W204 AMG sport c300 4 matic it sound great stock i can hear it pretty well !That in no way means i will keep them that way . Now i did have the car sent to me from germany it was at Brabus while the first owner had it so it has a Brabus stage 1 ecu tune brakes suspension that is all ! so i wonder why you could not hear yours

[@RaymondUrias]

+OCD Detail Brabus stage 1 that's a really nice exhaust

[@CHR1S23]

Do you need the quad tip exhaust ends?

[@RaymondUrias]

Nope

[@Minecraft007crave]

Tutorial on electric cut out valves

[@chriscronin8468]

if anything magnaflows sound great on imports and smaller engines. Your biggest mistake was leaving stock mufflers on the car.

[@Ghadden6]

Link for that diffuser?

[@RaymondUrias]

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F401522512429

[@YM-xe4rr]

How much would you say is a good price to install this? 150?

[@RaymondUrias]

Anywhere from $150 -$200 is fair. I would not pay more than that

[@silentone503]

I've been thinking about doing this but I kinda like driving around like a ninja lol

[@homegrownluv8106]

Delet the resonators I have the exact same car and the resonator delete makes a huge difference. If your looking for a difference in sound you get get rid of those. Of your worried about being pulled over because of sound them leave the car alone plain and simple. The resonators are there for a reason.

[@steventkho6713]

Can you send to indonesia? (jakarta) if you can , i wanna buy X-pipe

[@berniecruz8405]

Raymond, since you ended up not liking the end results of installing this xpipe, did you ever change this out with something else?

[@RaymondUrias]

+Bernie Cruz not yet. But I did find that i love the sound of the catback system with an Xpipe. It drops the back pressure significantly and allows for faster response of gas. The only draw back is the drone will be heard at highway speeds.

[@vlasnicolae8320]

will I be able to pass the insurance if I do the same thing to my car?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes

[@jamesmorrison5632]

Just go straight out without a muffler on either side and to your to the new tips and you still might not be satisfied with that it's still going to be maybe not as loud as you like on account of it being turbocharged and the catalytic converter being up there in the front

[@bryanttrahan1852]

Advice, I have a c300 09 and I did just xpipe and was happy but wanted more sound. I recommend taking the second cats off which I did and I love it. No engine problems for 10k miles after setup. Tiny drone if really listen but doesn't bother my mom😂

[@RaymondUrias]

+Bryant Trahan I'm so happy you mentioned this, it crossed my mind but I was unsure.

[@bryanttrahan1852]

Raymond Urias ya I had same thoughts as you kind of and I knew removing muffler would drone and I drive on highway a lot so I decided the sec cats and sounds loud but not race car loud but enough to be recognized big time by other car enthusiast. Its pretty loud though. And like I said my car still run nice and gets slight better mileage in gas after about 10k miles

[@RaymondUrias]

+Bryant Trahan I'm actually pretty excited to talk to my local shop and tell them the new game plan. I REALLY didn't want to remove the muffler... I hate heavy droning.

[@eigdf]

Bryant Trahan that's the best set up 2nd cat delete and x pipe. I was thinking of putting the 1792 bottle style resonators in place of 2nd cats

[@bryanttrahan1852]

eigdf I would try with just a pipe in place of sec cat with xpipe replacing main resonator and if that's too loud for you then get resonator for sec cat area but it sounds amazing

[@yokev_5611]

Is this on federal close to the Walgreens? Florida

[@RaymondUrias]

Yup in Boynton Beach just a click north of Boynton Beach blvd

[@yokev_5611]

Raymond Urias I’ve know these guys since I was 12 man now I’m 22😂

[@RaymondUrias]

Hahahaha that is awesome

[@jackiexayavong]

does it throw up a check engine light while having it installed ?

[@RaymondUrias]

No

[@michaelgamez3243]

If u live in california consider the high flow cats instead of deleting them works for smog regulations on the coast every county is different with their smog regulations but mine past smog check in santa cruz county with the magnaflow catback

[@denniscarparts2294]

These muffler guys are great.. they do all my mufflers

[@willrez9721]

on average how much should the install cost for an x pipe? all i know is that it’s not a long process

[@RaymondUrias]

$200 given the prices of steel and aluminum could be more...

[@willrez9721]

@@RaymondUrias thanks man

[@commasNculture]

Getting cross pipe and valvetronic exhaust on my sl500 with the valvttronic u open and close the exhuast only $600

[@berniecruz8405]

You mentioned that you're going to swap out the door speakers.... I thought all Benz come with BOSE, Blaupunkt or Harmon&Kardon? Aren't these the top brands on the market? Or am I outdated? lol

[@RaymondUrias]

+Bernie Cruz Benz come with Audio 20 which is garbage. You do have the option to upgrade to H/K and such. They are great if you got that option but mine did not come with that.

[@fahads.suliman5986]

Did the engine sign come up after doing this?

[@RaymondUrias]

No

[@fahads.suliman5986]

Raymond Urias thanks man, appreciate the feedback

[@mandyhess1590]

I have a question. It doesn't have to do with an exhaust system. But I just purchased a 2010 C300. Some of the button covers are starting to wear off. Do you have a fix for that?

[@RaymondUrias]

+Mandy Hess I would honestly try and find new buttons on eBay or a junkyard and switch them out. You could try the sticker approach but it may look cheap

[@mandyhess1590]

I looked at the sticker approach but it looks cheap from what I've seen. I guess I'll have to order new ones.

[@RaymondUrias]

+Mandy Hess go on eBay and buy the buttons. They aren't hard to change

[@DannyRamey86]

They sell new button covers on eBay