CLK 500 tuning & exhaust questions

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Hi all!

I'm more familiar with the VX220.org.uk forum but recently bought a '04 CLK500 (W209) convertible too, and figured you guys must have the best knowledge of all things Merc? I am really pleased overall but it just doesn't sound like the lovely V8 it is, so would really appreciate some advice:

1) Will the AMG twin exhaust (quad pipes) as fitted onto the CLK55 coupe fit my CLK500 convertible?

2) If so, why do they only put the single oval system on the CLK55 convertible? Is it just to keep the noise down for your average soft top driver?!

3) Do I need that quad system to release the V8 burble or would just changing the back box help?

4) Has anyone used these guys http://www.mercedesperformance.co.uk/
as they seem to have a performance chip that way out performs the Superchips power increase. It is also about 3 or 4 times the price though

Sorry for the list of questions but any advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks,

Stuart

PS: Have tried searching but nothing relevant came up.....may be me though!

 

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Take a look here.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.as...GA=722.636&CT=F&cat=69M&SID=49&SGR=212&SGN=03

Here you have the two system, yours has a center box, the AMG does not, it looks to me as though it would fit.

malcolm

 

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Hi Malcolm,

Many thanks for your reply. That does look as though it will fit but it would be nice to hear from a CLK55 owner if it makes the difference in sound I need!

If not, I quite fancy the quad pipes (oo oo) as used on the CLK55 coupe but do not know if this will fit?

Many thanks,

Stuart