REDSTAR Performance Downpipes for S500 S550 models is the best way to get that noted V8 "AMG-style" exhaust tone with burbles&crackles from your M278 4.7 biturbo engine. We added an X-pipe that helped to balance exhaust tone for this most luxuary Mercedes models.
Removing of factory catalytic converters will trigger a сheck engine light (can be eliminated with optionally O2 sensors restrictors). Firmware update recommended to get maximum performance gains.