ML63: improving exhaust note?

[logit]

Morning Guys. I'm currently looking to buy a 2007 ML63 and managed to go and view a couple on the weekend. Pics really don't do these beasts any justice as they're much more purposeful and handsome in the flesh imo. The engine is something else and there's something very addictive about accelerating so fast in a 2.5 ton jeep.

I'm definitely sold on getting one, but I was slightly disappointed by the sound (or lack of) they make. I definitely think they could do with a few changes to the exhaust system. Has anyone had any experience of changing making a few changes to the stock system, may be with a resonator delete and installing straight pipes instead? I know the SLK55 boys do something similar with an x pipe, but I can't find much info on a similar mod for the ML63 so may be it's not recommended?

[DesmoTip]

I went that route with my 2010 E63, easily the best mod I've ever done on any car - so much so that my wife is pushing me to get a better note from my 2011 CL63. Don't get me started on the cold starts....

DO IT!

[Hoofy]

My first thoughts, having mucked about with my old CLK 55 AMG's exhaust, is that you need to get it up on a ramp and inspect the exhaust system. You may find, like I did, that the back box is unnecessarily big as the pipes curl round inside it to reduce the volume so much that you could hear a church mouse burp. Replace that with a simple system and you will probably be more than happy with the output. The mid-section was a straight affair so not responsible for the main reduction in volume level. I did replace that, too, and felt it was a waste of time/money.

[Enigma AMG]

Cut out centre resonators improves sound with no drone. Cats are in front pipes only on these so no mot or lambda issues. Nice little mod for the money.

[Enigma AMG]

Cut out centre resonators improves sound with no drone. Cats are in front pipes only on these so no mot or lambda issues. Nice little mod for the money.