Mercedes CLS 550 Magnaflow X PIPE Install / Before & After Cold Start / Revs / Pulls * EP 64 *

We finally got the magna flow x pipe installed on the 2012 Mercedes CLS 550! sounds amazing! sounds like a real AMG!!

[@jadwehbe_]

love the ride and classy not trashy mod . enjoy it in good health fam

[@Redlineracinggarage]

🙏🏼

[@Billa_The_Big_Blood]

Not too quiet. Not too loud. Just perfect 👌🏾

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yup exactly, but now I want more sound lol because I’m use to it 😆

[@Billa_The_Big_Blood]

@@Redlineracinggarage how's the drone? (If any)

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@Billa_The_Big_Blood zero drone

[@Billa_The_Big_Blood]

@@Redlineracinggarage thanks for responding.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@Billa_The_Big_Blood np man anytime!

[@hakam575]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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!

[@rex7486]

You gotta admit, Mercedes have nailed deep exhausts!

[@Redlineracinggarage]

💯

[@sydneyosisioma]

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?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Thank you! The pipes are 2.5” the were used to replace the resonators

[@CarlosSantos-gs6rl]

Magnaflow melhor do mundo

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

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.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

I agree. I did a muffler delete on this car also kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmLVmIaBnrqkb5I and it sounds amazing.

[@mikeb1039]

don't forget the whole bunch of pollution!

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@mikeb1039 yes sir

[@g2626]

You should put a full capristo exhaust

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yeah like 3k got that exhaust

[@luiscarbajal3542]

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.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Thanks. Yeah check out this website you wont be disappointed www.fcpeuro.com/

[@archerdavis9179]

did you just replace the resonator or did you also straight the mufflers

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Here i only cut the resonators and kept the mufflers

[@kirkby2bronx]

Great write up, did the engine noise go away after replacing the tensioners and check valve.

[@alisgarage5524]

Sounds beautiful bro! Want to do the same setup on mine! I was just wondering, what size is the inlets/outlets of the Xpipe ?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Thanks brother. It’s a 2.5 ‘ inlet and a 2.5’ outlet

[@alisgarage5524]

@@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]

@@alisgarage5524 thanks bro that means a lot to me! I appreciate it!

[@ragemode9622]

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]

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.

[@ragemode9622]

@@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 🙏

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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

[@Lonnie91a]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@MrXbox323]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yupp exactly that but there are 3 resonators 2 individual and 1 big one where you will replace with the X pipe

[@MrXbox323]

@@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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@MrXbox323 that’s great! It a perfect balance !

[@jerryfinn7237]

Will it pass emissions testing when done? Colorado is really strickt

[@yerawizard4145]

Weren't those first resonators your secondary cats.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

No they were just resonators

[@AhmedAhmed-yx9qs]

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??

[@starentveveo]

Do you need a tune for resonator delete or muffler delete will the car loose performance or run poorly

[@Redlineracinggarage]

No you don’t need a tune the ecu auto adjusts itself

[@slowbee236_]

Could you tell me the inner diameter of the stock mid resonater?

[@mazhussain6257]

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 ?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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 !

[@starentveveo]

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

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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

[@starentveveo]

@@Redlineracinggarage oh ok did did you get a tune or plan on getting one

[@Redlineracinggarage]

No the CLS is not tuned yet but I plan on running it this year

[@starentveveo]

@@Redlineracinggarage oh ok cool if you wanted to trade in your car can you reattach the resonators

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@starentveveo yup of course just keep them all 3

[@jamesalvinhuntsr]

where did you get the x pipe from?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Amazon

[@cassiusludy7185]

You won’t have any problems with it throwing a code or passing emissions? That’s my biggest fear before I do mine.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Nope ever since I got it done I haven’t had any issues with it! No codes or anything! You should be alright!

[@cassiusludy7185]

@@Redlineracinggarage preciate it man

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@cassiusludy7185 np! Anytime

[@samuelgarcia9969]

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 🤙🏻

[@Redlineracinggarage]

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!

[@Dnasty1]

Why did you decide to go x pipe instead of h pipe?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Becuase x pipe flows a lot better then a h pipe especially for a turbo car

[@Dnasty1]

@@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.

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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]

@@Redlineracinggarage would the effect of x vs h pipe still be the same though?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

@@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.

[@ricksonconserve9771]

Did you keep your mufflers?

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Deleted mufflers down the line

[@gejzaboss1]

Now you can hear the German V8 power

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Yes!! 🙌🏼

[@Mav3rickShorts]

Awesome sound bro! Turned out better than expected I'm looking to get mine done too where did you get yours done from

[@Redlineracinggarage]

Thanks bro, I just went to a local muffler shop. It’s a very simple install for them!

[@kasb58]

Dude, you don't have to rev the engine 500 times for us to hear the difference..

[@davecarlson1118]

Sounds crappy