E55 AMG exhaust - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 07-17-2003, 01:39 PM

Hi guys...
Any suggestions on a replacement exhaust for a '03 E55 AMG??
I've heard that the loss of 24 horsepower when compared to the '03 SL55 AMG, is from the smaller-diameter, larger length exhaust fitted on the E55.

placo1 · #2 07-17-2003, 02:18 PM

PM Benzmac, I believe he's had a chance to play with the new E55 already. I think he mentioned that the horsepower difference was actually a boost adjustment on the kompressor.

BTW if you have one can you post a pic and your driving impressions.

Also maybe a quick comparison to other cars driven.

BauhnBuster · #3 07-17-2003, 06:33 PM

The E55 has a smaller diameter pipe than the SL55 and it is longer as well. I believe the E55 is 200 pounds lighter though so performance is about the same.

Shaun

placo1 · #4 07-17-2003, 07:37 PM

I found the thread that Benzmac responded too, take a look

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=70189&highlight=E55

Benzmac · #5 07-19-2003, 07:01 PM

The HP 'rating' from the manufacturer is there to protect the flagship SL 55....They are identical in power. I have dyno'd both cars and the output is the same.

BTW....The exhaust is the same. Diameter and catalysts.

super SEC · #6 07-19-2003, 09:17 PM

Benzmac,

What RWHP numbers are you getting from the new E55?

Benzmac · #7 07-20-2003, 10:50 PM

404 hp and 450 torque at the wheels.

super SEC · #8 07-20-2003, 11:06 PM

Those are some pretty strong hp numbers! I'm glad Mercedes is finally making some real horsepower.

NJE500 · #9 07-20-2003, 11:23 PM

The E55 has a crimp on the underside of the driver's side air inlet tube, that can be replaced with an S500 inlet tube for $25 according to posters on MBWorld.org.

Former E500 Owner

#10 07-21-2003, 06:54 AM

Has anyone noticed that there are 2 different types of audio/telephone screens on the (w211) e-class?? Anyone know which is newer?